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England fans face the biggest security operation in sporting history this summer
The World Cup will see the biggest security operation in the history of the sport, with more teams and more fans than ever before. FBI chiefs have been working with FIFA officials on the operation for the tournament. The world's governing body has…
Female celebrity's affair with married sports star exposed by leaked messages
An unnamed female celebrity has been exposed for an affair with a married sportsman after intimate pictures of the pair was leaked online. While their identities have not been disclosed, the pair are said to be married and the woman involved…
Mike Ashley admits he was behind video that brought down JD Sports chair
The Sports Direct founder, Mike Ashley, has admitted to arranging surveillance footage that brought down his rival Peter Cowgill, the former JD Sports chair. Cowgill was secretly filmed in 2021 in a car talking with the Footasylum boss Barry Bown.
Advertisers' Wish List for Upfront? Sports, Streaming, Spectacle (and Not Much Else)
TV advertisers expect to hear a lot of big asks this year, but not so many small requests. When NBCUniversal opens the media industry's annual “Upfront Week” Monday, it is likely to do so with talk of the 100 anniversary of the NBC…
Knicks vs 76ers best props for Game 4: Prediction markets for NBA Playoffs | Sporting News
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are ready to clash in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup at 3:30 PM ET, live from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Fans can catch all the action broadcast nationally on ABC. Before…
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Group One action from Parislongchamp
In today's feature, dual Group One-scorer Puerto Rico makes his seasonal reappearance in the French 2,000 Guineas at Parislongchamp. We have two more Group contests to enjoy, including the French 1,000 Guineas, live on Sky Sports Racing from…
Tigers leave their claw mark at the sports hall of fame
The annual celebration honoring athletes, coaches, and other notable figures was given a spotlight at the Riverside Sports Hall of Fame, which shaped the city's sports culture “Sports is an integral part of Riverside; it really is quite…
Diamondbacks expected to trade an outfielder they DFA'd days ago | Sporting News
The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a bit of a rough season. If things don't turn around soon, it would not be a surprise if they wound up as sellers. But, in the meantime, they're trying to right the ship, and in doing so, made the prospect call-up…
Is Saudi Arabia done with sport? I really hope so
And so the Saudi investment began - and it was investment on a scale that had never been seen before in sport. Any sport in which Saudi Arabia saw some worth (to itself) was targeted. Football, golf, Formula One, tennis, boxing, even darts saw a…
Phillies' Trea Turner explains why baseball is 'dumb' | Sporting News
'That's how dumb this game is,' Philadelphia Phillies star Trea Turner said on Saturday night about the game of baseball. Of course, baseball is Turner's life, but that also gives him quite the expertise in the quirks and quandaries presented each…
Brewers' star reliever is now the winningest pitcher in Baseball | Sporting News
The Milwaukee Brewers have a fantastic pitching staff in 2026. Headlined by a rising star in Jacob Misiorowski, the future is bright for this National League Central squad. But what if I were to tell you that the winningest pitcher in Major League…
Mike Ashley admits he was behind footage that led to downfall of JD Sports rival
Billionaire businessman Mike Ashley has admitted he was behind covert footage recorded in a Bury car park that led to the downfall of his long-term rival, JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill. In 2021 Mr Cowgill was filmed talking to Footasylum boss Barry…
Meet Goldman's athlete whisperer: the woman who stands guard against $1 billion of fraud targeting sports fortunes
When a star athlete gets their jersey retired, Nicole Pullen Ross might be in the room. Not as a family member, not as a fan—but as a trusted financial advisor who helped make sure the wealth that came with the career didn't disappear before…
Caitlin Clark behind Paige Bueckers on Kevin Durant's marketability ranking - here's why | Sporting News
Caitlin Clark is a WNBA star, and people love to talk about her. She has been outplaying her rivals for a long time, but new reports show she is still being ranked too low by the media. In May 2026, Kevin Durant's company Boardroom released…
Unnamed celebrity's affair with married sports star revealed in leaked messages
Leaked messages which included intimate pictures have revealed an alleged affair between a female celebrity and a sportsman. The identity of neither star has been disclosed but the pair are said to separately be married and the woman is from the…
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