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newyorker.com - Dan Piepenbring - The Good Old Days of Sports Gambling
The Good Old Days of Sports Gambling
The New Yorker

Las Vegas is no longer the seat of the sportsbook gods. In most states, it's now legal, and extremely popular, to place bets using apps or websites such as FanDuel and DraftKings. From your couch, you can wager on everything from the results of…

nytimes.com - Sopan Deb - 'Things Have Not Changed': What 'Heated Rivalry' Gets Right About Men's Sports
'Things Have Not Changed': What 'Heated Rivalry' Gets Right About Men's Sports
The New York Times

For Zach Sullivan, watching the television series “Heated Rivalry” brought up vivid memories of hiding. “Before I came out, I was probably one of the most homophobic people in the room and that was just a case of, ‘If…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - Winter Olympics quiz: Name every sport at Milan-Cortina 2026
Winter Olympics quiz: Name every sport at Milan-Cortina 2026
BBC

The 25th Winter Olympics is taking place in Milan and Cortina in Italy and will feature a record 116 medal events. There are 16 sports at this winter's Games, eight on ice and eight on snow. Can you name them all? After more quizzes? Go to our…

latimes.com - Sam Farmer - Everything you need to know about ski mountaineering, the newest Olympic sport
Everything you need to know about ski mountaineering, the newest Olympic sport
Los Angeles Times

The only new sport at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics has rustic roots. Ski mountaineering, often referred to as “skimo,” combines two disciplines that have been around since people started strapping boards to their boots to schlep…

abc.net.au - Female athletes work smarter, to thrive in sport and professional careers
Female athletes work smarter, to thrive in sport and professional careers
ABC News

When Chloe Dalton returned from the Rio 2016 Olympics as part of the Australian women's rugby sevens gold medal winning team, she thought she was set. Upon returning home, she recalls someone telling her: 'You're an Olympic gold medallist, you're…

thesun.co.uk - James Anderson - What is sports spread betting?
What is sports spread betting?
The Sun

SPREAD BETTING is different from the fixed-odds bets most punters are used to. Instead of backing a team and knowing exactly what you'll win or lose before kick-off, spread betting is about how right you are in your prediction. Your info will be…

cbsnews.com - Christopher  Harris - Braves' TV future unclear after FanDuel Sports Network deal collapses
Braves' TV future unclear after FanDuel Sports Network deal collapses
CBS News

elle.com - Emily Laurence - The Hidden Toll of Sports Betting on Couples
The Hidden Toll of Sports Betting on Couples
ELLE

Jessica* reached for her phone on the nightstand and logged into the joint bank account she shared with her husband. It was 3 A.M. and she knew a direct deposit from his job was due to hit their joint account sometime that night. She wanted to…

dailyiowan.com - Riley Dunn - New to the Iowa Heartlanders, Crystal Page helps spotlight women in sports
New to the Iowa Heartlanders, Crystal Page helps spotlight women in sports
The Daily Iowan

When Crystal Page arrived in Iowa in October 2025 to join the Iowa Heartlanders, she had just two and a half weeks before her first game. The quick turnaround meant learning fast, but it also confirmed she was where she wanted to be. “I kind…

mirror.co.uk - Jordan Lloyd Beck - Coronation Street fans work out 'obvious solution' as soap is pulled for sport
Coronation Street fans work out 'obvious solution' as soap is pulled for sport
The Mirror

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out the 'obvious solution' after the soap was pulled from tonight's schedules, along with Emmerdale, to make way for the sport. The two ITV soaps were reduced from six episodes a week to five at the…

abc.net.au - Simon Smale - Difficult decisions' for some sports as Brisbane 2032 decides on program
Difficult decisions' for some sports as Brisbane 2032 decides on program
ABC News

As International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry warned of 'uncomfortable' discussions for several Olympic sports, Brisbane 2032 organisers say they do not know what sports are going to be considered for their own Games. And it is a…

wwd.com - Noor Lobad - Ulta Beauty Is Getting In on Sports With Own Athlete Roster
Ulta Beauty Is Getting In on Sports With Own Athlete Roster
WWD

Ulta Beauty is getting in on beauty's big sports bet. Coinciding with National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Wednesday, the retailer has launched its Ulta Beauty Roster, an inaugural collective of six women athletes across games and ages who…

tomsguide.com - Dan Girolamo - 5 sports podcasts every fan should add to their lineup in 2026
5 sports podcasts every fan should add to their lineup in 2026
Tom's Guide

Here at Tom's Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve! Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. Contact me with news and offers from other…

independent.co.uk - Vishwam Sankaran - Trans athletes may not have fitness advantage in women's sport, landmark study finds
Trans athletes may not have fitness advantage in women's sport, landmark study finds
The Independent

Transgender women exhibit strength and fitness similar to cisgender women months after hormone therapy, according to a comprehensive review of studies that challenges claims about trans athletes reaping advantages in women's sports. The inclusion…

thestar.com.my - Tom Bateman - Ukrainian sumo star Aonishiki trains for Japanese national sport's top prize
Ukrainian sumo star Aonishiki trains for Japanese national sport's top prize
The Star Online

TOKYO, ‌Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Ukraine-born grappler who has taken the sumo world by storm is ‌now in deep training for a historic run at the highest prize in ‌Japan's national sport. Aonishiki, whose sumo name means 'blue…

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