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HKJC submits blueprint to boost equine industry, sports economy, and philanthropy in HK's first Five-Year Plan
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has officially submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations for the city's inaugural Five-Year Plan covering 2026 to 2030. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Aimed at deepening Hong Kong's integration into broader…
With its third fan convention, Fanatics wants to win the summer in sports
Welcome back to MoneyCall, The Athletic's weekly sports business cheat sheet. (Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here.) Name-dropped today: Michael Rubin, Karolína Muchová, LeBron James, Fandango, Gianni Infantino, AJ…
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Q&A: On North Wilkesboro's return, his voice in the sport and more
Heeding a call from NASCAR's most popular figure, RFK Racing driver Chris Buescher showed up to North Wilkesboro Speedway on a cold, wet day in December 2019 to lend some assistance to Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s attempt to preserve the legacy of this…
CGC hoping three iconic sports cards can shift perceptions in PSA-dominated grading landscape
Andy Broome wishes he could take credit for tracking down three of the most recognizable sports cards in the history of the industry all at once. But Broome, the vice president of trading card grading company Certified Collectibles Group (CGC)…
Disney Continues To Bet On Sports Fandom With New NFL Partnership
Spanning tees, crewnecks, and sweatshirts, the Disney | Champion NFL Collection will ultimately represent all 32 NFL teams. The first eight team-character matchups feature fan-favorite characters from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. From Walt…
Is the real summer turnaround in Boston sports coming from Legacy FC?
Legacy FC on the rise? After starting the season in dismal form, a local Boston team is finding its footing and making a midseason push to get back into playoff position. No, this is not about the Red Sox — who themselves have admirably…
Kalshi Will Offer Sports-Style Betting on Drug Trial Results
Kalshi Inc. is expanding in biotechnology by offering wagers on the outcomes of clinical trials and regulatory decisions, giving traders a more direct way to bet on key industry catalysts. The prediction market platform says the move will allow…
Takeover deals boost Sports Direct owner Frasers amid 'tough' backdrop
Retail giant Frasers has revealed a jump in revenues on the back of recent takeover deals, helping the group to shrug off the impact of “tough” high street conditions on its Sports Direct business in the UK. It comes as Mike Ashley's…
'Toucher and Hardy' and 98.5 The Sports Hub clean up in spring Nielsen ratings
The “Toucher and Hardy” morning show set the standard in the spring Nielsen Audio Ratings and 98.5 The Sports Hub finished first overall and in all day parts in sports radio's primary demographic. Overall, the Sports Hub earned a 12.4…
Frasers Group revenue soars despite Sports Direct struggles
Retail giant Frasers Group has announced a significant jump in revenues, largely propelled by a series of strategic acquisitions, successfully navigating what it described as 'tough' high street conditions impacting its core Sports Direct business…
Voucher Data Examined; Sports Betting
New data shows North Carolina's most elite private schools receive relatively little funding through the Opportunity Scholarship Program, challenging claims that the program primarily benefits wealthy families attending high-cost institutions.
BBC Sport weekly quiz: Who's headlining the World Cup final half-time show?
So much has happened over the past seven days, including shock football transfers, Wimbledon and World Cup drama. About 7% of quizzers got full marks in last week's edition. Will you make the grade this week? After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated…
BBC Sport quiz: Who am I? Guess World Cup star footballer #39
The rules are simple. Each day there's a new footballer and the challenge is to guess who they are in as few attempts as possible. After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. Guess the answer after as few clues as possible to score more points.
From The Sports Desk: Lionel Messi leads another late comeback win for Argentina
In the second World Cup semifinal, England struck first, taking a 1-0 lead early in the second half and then retreating into a defensive shell. Argentina responded by pummeling the English wall until it had scored two late goals, one in the 85th…
Vermont school turns Unified Sports into championship culture
Burr and Burton Academy in Vermont launched its Unified Basketball program eight years ago after students returned inspired from a leadership conference in Indianapolis. The team traveled over 1,200 miles to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA…
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