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nytimes.com - Gabby Herzig - Can LIV Golf work without the Saudi billions? Sports investors predict a 'free fall'
Can LIV Golf work without the Saudi billions? Sports investors predict a 'free fall'
The New York Times

The Saudi Public Investment Fund is out, which means LIV Golf is on the market. But the league faces one giant hurdle as it holds on for dear life: Are private investors actually interested? “The league is in free fall,” says one…

nytimes.com - Eno Sarris - As MLB bullpens keep evolving, is the sport devaluing the save stat?
As MLB bullpens keep evolving, is the sport devaluing the save stat?
The New York Times

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…

nytimes.com - Matthew Futterman - Compiling a tennis win streak is one of the hardest things in the sport. Jannik Sinner knows
Compiling a tennis win streak is one of the hardest things in the sport. Jannik Sinner knows
The New York Times

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…

awfulannouncing.com - Matt Yoder - CBS Sports deletes sports betting impact of Brendan Sorsby departure
CBS Sports deletes sports betting impact of Brendan Sorsby departure
Awful Announcing

New Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby has departed the program to deal with a sports betting addiction. And in an age where sports betting is so prevalent as part of the mainstream 24/7 sports industry, it presents an awkward…

cnbc.com - Justin Papp - Democrats urge CFTC to rein in prediction markets sports betting, insider trading
Democrats urge CFTC to rein in prediction markets sports betting, insider trading
CNBC

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…

washingtonexaminer.com - Zachary Faria - Vermont's transgender authoritarianism in school sports must be torn down
Vermont's transgender authoritarianism in school sports must be torn down
Washington Examiner

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…

nytimes.com - Oliver Kay - Keith Andrews on life at Brentford: 'Push boundaries, find marginal gains - that's the challenge with elite sport'
Keith Andrews on life at Brentford: 'Push boundaries, find marginal gains - that's the challenge with elite sport'
The New York Times

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…

mirror.co.uk - Fasika Zelealem - Reason there has been no F1 race for five weeks as sport returns for Miami GP
Reason there has been no F1 race for five weeks as sport returns for Miami GP
The Mirror

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…

si.com - Parker Loverich - Why Prediction Markets Are a Good Alternative to Traditional Sports Betting Apps
Why Prediction Markets Are a Good Alternative to Traditional Sports Betting Apps
Sports Illustrated

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.co.uk - BBC Sport - BBC Sport weekly quiz: How many tries did England score against Wales?
BBC Sport weekly quiz: How many tries did England score against Wales?
BBC

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…

thesun.co.uk - Oliver Grady - Celeb Masterchef winner and stunning Sky Sports presenter sign up for Celeb SAS
Celeb Masterchef winner and stunning Sky Sports presenter sign up for Celeb SAS
The Sun

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…

sportingnews.com - Alex Payton - OG Promo Code: Get $100 Bonus for NBA Playoffs Prediction Markets | Sporting News
OG Promo Code: Get $100 Bonus for NBA Playoffs Prediction Markets | Sporting News
The Sporting News

There is nothing better than a nice pay day during the NBA playoffs, and we've got a real chance to build our bankroll. If you are tired of the same old bets and want to explore something slightly more sophisticated, I highly recommend diving into…

fool.com - Jack Delaney - Could Live Sports Be the Winning Play for Netflix's Future Revenue?
Could Live Sports Be the Winning Play for Netflix's Future Revenue?
The Motley Fool

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…

wsj.com - Isabella Simonetti - Sports Streamer DAZN Makes $100 Million Bet on Technology Company ViewLift
Sports Streamer DAZN Makes $100 Million Bet on Technology Company ViewLift
Wall Street Journal

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…

thesun.co.uk - Henry Tomlinson - Snooker star who said 'I'm an embarrassment' after Crucible exit switches sports
Snooker star who said 'I'm an embarrassment' after Crucible exit switches sports
The Sun

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…

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