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nytimes.com - Christopher Kamrani - First college women's flag football tournament signals latest step to becoming NCAA sport
First college women's flag football tournament signals latest step to becoming NCAA sport
The New York Times

Emma Clark grew up in Austin, Texas, surrounded by burnt orange attire and “Hook 'Em Horns” hand gestures, and has seen firsthand how football becomes a fundamental part of one's existence. “In Austin, football is pretty…

nytimes.com - Will Jeanes - Wisden Cricketers' Almanack: The bible of the sport and a collectible that charts societal change
Wisden Cricketers' Almanack: The bible of the sport and a collectible that charts societal change
The New York Times

This is an updated version of an article published last year to reflect the fact that the 2026 edition of Wisden is being released on April 16. Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, the world's longest-running sports book, has been published every year…

dailymail.co.uk - Darren Walton For Australian Associated Press - One of Australia's richest sport stars has future thrown into doubt
One of Australia's richest sport stars has future thrown into doubt
Mail Online

The playing futures of superstar Cameron Smith and his all-Australian Ripper GC team are in doubt amid reports the multi-billion-dollar LIV Golf league could be on the verge of collapse. The Financial Times reported that Saudi Arabia's Public…

nbcnews.com - From The Sports Desk: The $140 million man
From The Sports Desk: The $140 million man
NBC News

A few weeks ago, the Seattle Mariners signed a 20-year-old prospect to a $95 million deal, before he ever played in the majors. Last week, the Pittsburgh Pirates gave Konnor Griffin, a 19-year-old shortstop, a nine-year, $140 million deal, less…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - Swansea City news: Vitor Matos welcomes sporting director plan
Swansea City news: Vitor Matos welcomes sporting director plan
BBC

Vitor Matos says the appointment of a sporting director will be a positive move for Swansea City – and hopes the new recruit will be given time to 'build for the future'. Swansea are hoping to make an appointment soon as they look to fill…

bloomberg.com - Giles Turner - Saudis Now Want Sports to Make Money, Clouding LIV Golf's Future
Saudis Now Want Sports to Make Money, Clouding LIV Golf's Future
Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia's potential reversal on its costly golfing venture is part of a wider pullback on sports investing, as it looks to prioritize returns, rather than cultural influence. LIV Golf, the upstart league that challenged the supremacy of the…

bbc.co.uk - Andrew Benson - F1: Do you have to be a millionaire to make it to the top of the sport?
F1: Do you have to be a millionaire to make it to the top of the sport?
BBC

Motor racing is expensive. That's no secret. But just how much money does someone need if they want to make it as a Formula 1 driver? A glance at the current grid provides a contradictory picture. At one extreme is Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll…

mirror.co.uk - Amie Wilson - Jamie Carragher changes his mind on Arsenal after watching Sporting clash
Jamie Carragher changes his mind on Arsenal after watching Sporting clash
The Mirror

Jamie Carragher has performed a U-turn on his prediction that Arsenal would win the Champions League, despite the Gunners reaching the semi-finals of the competition. Mikel Arteta's side sealed their place in the last four courtesy of a 1-0…

japantimes.co.jp - Steven Griffiths - Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis
The Japan Times

Arsenal reached the Champions League semifinals after riding its luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon that clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta's team was well below its best in the quarterfinal second leg…

futurism.com - Victor Tangermann - More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already Fallen Into Online Sports Betting
More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already Fallen Into Online Sports Betting
Futurism

Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Sports betting has seen a massive surge in popularity since a 2018 Supreme Court decision struck down a federal prohibition on it. Ever since, ads for gambling apps and online…

mirror.co.uk - Matthew Abbott - Sporting star makes 'boring' Arsenal admission after Champions League exit
Sporting star makes 'boring' Arsenal admission after Champions League exit
The Mirror

Sporting captain Morten Hjulmand has described their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal as 'a bit boring'. The Denmark international also said that the goalless draw was 'low intensity', with 'no rhythm', and that it was not…

mirror.co.uk - Samuel Meade - Eddie Hearn continues to raid new sport as he signs up Scotland and Lions star
Eddie Hearn continues to raid new sport as he signs up Scotland and Lions star
The Mirror

Eddie Hearn has snapped up his second major name in rugby with Finn Russell reportedly signing up to his Matchroom Talent Agency. The Bath and Scotland fly-half is one of the biggest names in the sport and has followed young sensation Henry Pollock…

rediff.com - Text Feed - Combating Doping in Sports: NADA Focuses on Education and Intelligence
Combating Doping in Sports: NADA Focuses on Education and Intelligence
Rediff.com

NADA is prioritising education and enhanced intelligence gathering to combat the evolving challenges of doping in sports, including the involvement of organised crime. NADA emphasises education as the first line of defence against doping in sports.

mirror.co.uk - Daniel Orme - Thierry Henry laughs at Man City question after watching Arsenal vs Sporting
Thierry Henry laughs at Man City question after watching Arsenal vs Sporting
The Mirror

Thierry Henry has laughed off suggestions that Arsenal could win against Manchester City with the way they're currently performing. The Gunners travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon in what is lining up to be a Premier League title…

bbc.co.uk - Joe Rindl - BBC Sport weekly quiz: How much money does the Masters winner get?
BBC Sport weekly quiz: How much money does the Masters winner get?
BBC

So much has happened over the past seven days, including the Masters, the Grand National and hair-raising Premier League red cards. About 6% of quizzers got full marks in last week's edition. Will you make the grade this week? After more quizzes?

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