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Y! Sports AM: Perfect no more
Yahoo Sports AM is our daily newsletter that keeps you up to date on all things sports. Sign up here to get it every weekday morning. 🏀 LaMelo to Minnesota: The Hornets are trading LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves for Naz Reid, four draft…
Gambling disorder diagnoses spike in states that legalized sports betting, study shows
Diagnoses of gambling disorder rose more than 60% since 2018 in states that have legalized sports betting, with the biggest increase among young men, according to a new study of electronic health records across the U.S. Gambling disorder is a…
Rain stopped play? Biggest worry now in British sport is extreme heat | Emma John
Nothing sharpens the distinction between professional athletes and the rest of us like a week of truly hot weather. While we're apologetically crying off long-in-the-diary engagements – so sorry, just can't face it in this weather –…
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Metro Brands names Manoj Juneja as CBO - Sports Division
Metro Brands has appointed Manoj Juneja as chief business officer – sports division. Juneja joins the footwear retailer from Crocs, where he served as country manager, leading the brand's India and SAARC business. In the role, he was…
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Sony Sports Network to broadcast India-England series in five languages
Sony Sports Network has unveiled its broadcast plans for the India Tour of England 2026, with live coverage of the white-ball series available in five languages - English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The series, which begins on July 1…
Genius Sports Limited (GENI) Sold Off Due to Market's Skepticism
Carillon Tower Advisers, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for the 'Carillon Eagle Small Cap Growth Fund'. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Small-cap stocks delivered mixed results in the…
Worker dies after being run over by construction vehicle at Hong Kong sports ground
A worker has died after being run over by a construction vehicle at a Hong Kong sports ground. Police received a report at about 8.58am on Friday that a man had been hit by a vehicle at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground at Kai Lok Street and was trapped…
College Sports Commission to continue reviewing deals by multimedia rights companies
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A federal magistrate ruled Thursday that multimedia rights companies that represent university athletic departments can continue to be subject to the same rules governing millions in third party name-image-likeness payments to…
Sky Sports F1 reporter announces exit days after revealing Verstappen backlash
Rachel Brookes has confirmed she has left her role with Sky F1 - just days after opening up on the horrific abuse she suffered after holding Max Verstappen to account. The 51-year-old has been a friendly face and a regular part of the broadcaster's…
Fanatics Sportsbook launches program to identify, punish sports bettors who threaten athletes on social media
The rise of legalized sports betting has led to a rise of online abuse that athletes have had to deal with while trying to perform on a daily basis in their respective sports. Fanatics Sportsbook, which has become the fastest-growing sportsbook in…
Friday's sport: What's on and where can I watch it?
Two of the favourites to lift the World Cup are in action on Friday as the quest to reach the last 32 continues. European powerhouses France and Spain have work to do to be assured of top spot in their groups with Uruguay and Norway respectively…
Playing organized youth sports does not reduce future violence risks
Contrary to popular belief, simply playing organized youth sports does not reduce the likelihood of committing violence in one's lifetime, and in some cases, may increase it, according to a new study. The study, published online recently in the…
Buying Your Own Sports Team (with Stocks)
In this episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool contributors Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss: Robinhood's layoffs: Good move or bad move? Fintechs are going on a wild ride due to crypto trading. Publicly traded…
JD Sports Upgrades Listing to Broaden U.S. Investor Access
JD Sports Fashion plc is increasing its global liquidity through its qualification for shares to be upgraded to the OTCQX from the Pink Ltd. Market. The British fashion retailer's home market is the London Stock Exchange, and its shares are part of…
Why this summer is the perfect time to start caring about sports
As I watched more than 2 million people smush themselves into Lower Manhattan last week, it became crystal clear that Jalen Brunson will forever be known as the city's hero; that Josh Hart is now a baby girl heartthrob; that Jordyn Woods's purse is…
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