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As MLB bullpens keep evolving, is the sport devaluing the save stat?
In 2008, Francisco Rodríguez saved 62 games, setting an MLB record. That was the high water mark for the save, a statistic that had only been around for about 30 years at that point. Things have changed. That season, 139 pitchers recorded a…
Compiling a tennis win streak is one of the hardest things in the sport. Jannik Sinner knows
MADRID — As in so many other chapters of the modern tennis record books, the standard-bearer for win streaks is a familiar one: Martina Navratilova. In 1984, Navratilova won 74 consecutive matches. Hana Mandlíková beat her at…
Democrats urge CFTC to rein in prediction markets sports betting, insider trading
A group of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission urging the agency to bar insider trading and rein in event contracts on war, elections, government and military action and sports. The CFTC…
Vermont's transgender authoritarianism in school sports must be torn down
A Christian school in Vermont won a six-figure settlement against the state's high school sports governing body over a transgender athlete case. It isn't good enough. The Vermont Principals' Association will pay Mid Vermont Christian $566,000 to…
Keith Andrews on life at Brentford: 'Push boundaries, find marginal gains - that's the challenge with elite sport'
There are people playing giant Jenga, in hysterics every time the tower falls. Others are taking part in a human scavenger hunt; looking for someone who has run a marathon, someone who has lived abroad and so on. There are smiles on faces and…
Reason there has been no F1 race for five weeks as sport returns for Miami GP
Regional instability and safety: The primary reason for this hiatus was the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, which were originally scheduled for mid-April. Due to the escalating situation and ongoing conflict in the Middle…
Why Prediction Markets Are a Good Alternative to Traditional Sports Betting Apps
For years, the sports betting industry has operated on a simple premise: the house wins. Sportsbooks set lines, build in margins, and profit whether fans pick correctly or not. It's a model that has worked extraordinarily well for operators and…
BBC Sport weekly quiz: How many tries did England score against Wales?
So much has happened over the past seven days, including the London Marathon, a thrilling end to the National League and the latest round of Women's Six Nations matches. About 26% of quizzers got full marks in last week's edition. Will you make the…
Celeb Masterchef winner and stunning Sky Sports presenter sign up for Celeb SAS
THE latest stars set to join the Celebrity SAS line up have been revealed as an England rugby legend and glam Sky Sports presenter. A show insider has told The Sun that both the TV stars, with a background in sport, are taking on a gruelling new…
Could Live Sports Be the Winning Play for Netflix's Future Revenue?
With so much video content available, subscription streaming services need to find ways to stand out from rival platforms if they want to attract and retain paying customers. That's harder than it sounds, but there are a few sources of unique…
Sports Streamer DAZN Makes $100 Million Bet on Technology Company ViewLift
Sports media company DAZN has agreed to buy technology company ViewLift for roughly $100 million, according to people close to the deal. London-based DAZN, which streams sports including soccer, boxing and basketball and is available in more than…
Snooker star who said 'I'm an embarrassment' after Crucible exit switches sports
GARY WILSON has switched sports despite calling himself an “embarrassment” after his Crucible exit. The snooker star exited the World Snooker Championship in the first round to Judd Trump. Your info will be used in accordance with our…
Today in Sports - Week Ahead, May 1 - 7.
1891 — Legendary pitcher Cy Young wins first game played at Cleveland's League Park. 1920 — Legendary slugger Babe Ruth records his first HR for the New York Yankees. 1920 — Joe Oeschger of the Boston Braves and Leon Cadore of…
The Champions League stays with blue Sport
Swisscom blue TV will continue to be the platform for top European football in the coming years: blue Sport, the 'Home of Football', has once again secured the broadcasting rights to the UEFA Champions League and will continue to show all matches…
3 Twins players predicted to be 'absolutely on the trade block' | Sporting News
The Minnesota Twins are in the middle of another bad season this year after their hot 11-7 start to the season. They've struggled a bit since then and are now 13-18 on the season. Minnesota selling off some players at the trade deadline this year…
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