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forbes.com - Mary Whitfill Roeloffs - IVision Stock Soars After Macron Sports Sunglasses At Davos
IVision Stock Soars After Macron Sports Sunglasses At Davos
Forbes

The producer of a pair of aviator-style sunglasses that French President Emmanuel Macron sported at the World Economic Forum in Davos enjoyed a 28% bump in its stock price Thursday after the glasses sparked thousands of sarcastic jokes and memes…

nytimes.com - Tania Ganguli - Sports-Betting Scandals Are Ubiquitous. Whether Fans Will Care Is an Open Question.
Sports-Betting Scandals Are Ubiquitous. Whether Fans Will Care Is an Open Question.
The New York Times

When the podcaster Van Lathan heard about the sports-betting and poker indictments that ensnared two active N.B.A. figures last fall, it didn't make him want to stop watching the N.B.A. In fact, just the opposite. Mr. Lathan, who hosts shows about…

independent.co.uk - John Wawrow - US hockey star hailed as 'future of the sport' ready to make history at Olympics
US hockey star hailed as 'future of the sport' ready to make history at Olympics
The Independent

It was fajita night, a casual family gathering in the brightly lit early 20th Century colonial home where Laila Edwards grew up, celebrating her hockey homecoming. Suddenly, an excited shriek pierced the air. Four generations of the Edwards family…

forbes.com - Jordan Thomas - Dick's Sporting Goods Sale January 2026 - Forbes Vetted
Dick's Sporting Goods Sale January 2026 - Forbes Vetted
Forbes

If you're looking for deals on fitness equipment, outdoor gear or activewear for winter, Dick's Sporting Goods' sale section is an excellent place to start your search. You can save up to 75% across just about every category, like 24% off The North…

mirror.co.uk - Matty Hewitt - Jeff Stelling lands new job after 'sad' Sky Sports exit and angry phone call
Jeff Stelling lands new job after 'sad' Sky Sports exit and angry phone call
The Mirror

Broadcasting legend Jeff Stelling has landed a new role as brand ambassador for OLBG and will have free rein to discuss topics that may have been off-limits in his previous roles. The Hartlepool-born broadcaster has been an ever-present on our TV…

washingtonexaminer.com - Emily Hallas - Trump to meet with sports commissioners on America 250 plans
Trump to meet with sports commissioners on America 250 plans
Washington Examiner

President Donald Trump is expected to meet with the commissioners of four major sports leagues to discuss celebrations marking the United States's 250th birthday in July. The NFL's Roger Goodell, the NBA's Adam Silver, the NHL's Gary Bettman, and…

bbc.co.uk - Sarah Dawkins - Australian Open 2026: Tennis players count health cost of sun-chasing sport
Australian Open 2026: Tennis players count health cost of sun-chasing sport
BBC

Professional tennis is a sport that chases the sun. From Australia in January, Europe in June to Asia in November, tournaments are scheduled to follow warm weather around the globe, ensuring optimal playing conditions all year round. But this…

pcmag.com - Jordan Minor - Paramount+ Review: An Entertaining Blend of TV, Movies, and Sports
Paramount+ Review: An Entertaining Blend of TV, Movies, and Sports
PCMag

Video streaming services are so prevalent now that it's almost unheard of for a media conglomerate not to offer one. Formerly known as CBS All Access, Paramount+ offers a unique combination of on-demand streaming shows and movies, as well as the…

thestar.com.my - Lisa Jucca - Olympics-Oldest winter sport SkiMo finally joins Games, with a twist
Olympics-Oldest winter sport SkiMo finally joins Games, with a twist
The Star Online

Jan 22 (Reuters) - Skiing ‌began as a way to survive in the mountains long before it became a sport and now its oldest form -skimountaineering -will ‌make its Olympic debut next month in Milano Cortina. To make the spectacle fit the…

nytimes.com - Benjamin Wallace - Betting on Prediction Markets Is Their Job. They Make Millions.
Betting on Prediction Markets Is Their Job. They Make Millions.
The New York Times

Two months after quitting his job as a corporate C.P.A. to trade full time in prediction markets, Joel Holsinger, 26, was well along the road to making his first $100,000. It was approaching noon on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving last year, and…

bluewin.ch - YB sporting director Christoph Spycher comments on the sporting slump
YB sporting director Christoph Spycher comments on the sporting slump
blue News

Young Boys are in a slump even with successful coach Gerardo Seoane. In the Europa League, Christoph Spycher is hoping to progress and qualify for the knockout phase. For years he was regarded as the infallible master builder of Bern's success, but…

skysports.com - Today on Sky Sports Racing: Newcastle and Southwell
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Newcastle and Southwell
Sky Sports

In today's feature, Bridget's View bids to enhance her reputation and back up her emphatic success at Southwell at the back-end of last year for the Ed Walker team. We also have competitive All-Weather action from Southwell, live on Sky Sports…

wsj.com - James R. Hagerty - Frank Craighill, Co-Founder of a Sports-Marketing Powerhouse, Dies at 86
Frank Craighill, Co-Founder of a Sports-Marketing Powerhouse, Dies at 86
Wall Street Journal

After earning a law degree in 1964, Frank Craighill roamed through Africa and Asia, returned home broke, and found himself bored with the routines of a junior lawyer in Washington, D.C. His law-school roommate and friend, Donald Dell, proposed an…

axios.com - Sam Allard - 2016 was Cleveland's most unforgettable sports year
2016 was Cleveland's most unforgettable sports year
Axios

2016 remains one of the most electrifying, improbable sporting years in the city's history. Why it matters: The recent nostalgia trend for all things 2016 has us thinking about the Cavs' NBA championship. It was a historic event. No team had ever…

nola.com - Chris Dabe - Brother Martin's 2-sport difference-maker is drawing the respect of opposing coaches
Brother Martin's 2-sport difference-maker is drawing the respect of opposing coaches
NOLA.com

Mark Bonis arrived at a meeting of Catholic League football coaches unsure whether an injury that sidelined his best defender for nearly half the season would cost him postseason recognition. When the meeting ended, the Brother Martin coach had his…

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