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King's Birthday Honours for Sport 2026: The full list
The King's birthday honours list has been revealed for 2026, with Kevin Sinfield recognised with a knighthood for his services to rugby and the Motor Neurone Disease community. Luke Donald is amongst the recipients for an OBE for his services to…
Bloomberg Business of Sports: FIFA World Cup Starts
Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams follow the money in the…
James Ellis: Bristol City sporting director 'happy' with financial backing
Bristol City sporting director James Ellis says the team is being supported financially as it goes into the summer with a new leadership team and new head coach in Michael Skubala. Former Lincoln City boss Skubala was appointed two weeks ago, less…
Future of college sports shouldn't be dictated by Congress: Sen Rand Paul
College sports are woven into the fabric of American culture. We build our fall calendars around Saturday kickoff times, and in March we all fill out our brackets. We tailgate in parking lots — rain or shine, hot or cold. We invite our…
Jill Scott 'nearly gave up' amid gruelling Sport Relief challenge
Former England footballer Jill Scott has become one of the nation's sweethearts due to her steely determination on the pitch. But it seems every great athlete has their breaking point as the TV personality, 39, candidly admitted she nearly gave up…
Knicks Win Triggered Record Loss for Susquehanna Sports Traders
Jeff Yass, the founder of the Wall Street trading firm Susquehanna International Group, has long been a New York Knicks fan. But he couldn't fully savor the moment when the team completed its epic comeback to win game four of the NBA finals. The…
Utah finalizes college sports' first single-school private equity deal, sets up new commercial entity
Utah has finalized its deal with the private equity group Otro Capital, the Utes announced Friday. The announcement has been in the works for months; the school's board of trustees approved the general idea in December. But Friday's announcement…
Newcastle news: How much can Magpies spend? BBC Sport Q&A
In the final part of our special Q&A, BBC Sport's Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly will be answering a selection of the questions you have sent in throughout Friday, including on how much the Magpies can spend this summer and what is…
The best sports bars in NYC
What is it? An outdoor bar in Williamsburg that feels like a tailgating sesh all year long. Why we love it: BK Backyard Bar, an outdoor bar that opened in the height of the pandemic, gives you the warm-and-fuzzy feeling of hanging out with friends…
Jill Scott on final stretch of gruelling 388-mile challenge attempt for Sport Relief
Jill admitted she was 'quite stiff' at the start of day four, as she set out from her old stomping ground, Manchester City's Joie Stadium. Jill won one league title, three FA Cups and three WSL Cups during her time in Manchester and now calls the…
Will Brendan Sorsby kill college sports? You can bet on it
Many have talked about the possible death of college sports through the transfer portal, NIL deals, and conference realignment. But right now, it's gambling that poses the most direct and time-sensitive threat to the future of college athletics.
Newcastle: Did Howe drop clues about next season? BBC Sport Q&A
In the second part of a special Q&A, BBC Sport's Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly reflects on whether Eddie Howe hinted at an attacking system at the back end of the last campaign and gives his opinion on the already infamous new home kit.
Welcome to the post-journalism era of professional sports - Poynter
Victor Wembanyama is all the rage. The 7-foot-4 shot-blocking, rim-destroying, opponent-embarrassing center from Le Chesnay, France, has been dominating headlines after leading the upstart San Antonio Spurs to 62 wins and a spot in the NBA Finals.
Gary Gensler Says Kalshi Is Flat Wrong: Sports Bets Aren't Swaps
Gary Gensler, overseer of Wall Street for significant parts of the last two decades, has a message for anyone arguing sports betting is a matter for federal financial regulators: They're wrong. After seeing prediction market giant Kalshi and the…
How the World Cup Is Changing the Way Fans Watch Sports
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be one of the most watched sporting events in history. With matches taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, millions of fans are following the action from stadiums, homes, offices, and…
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