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Bipartisan Backlash Over Prediction Market Sports Betting
The political battle over sports betting on prediction markets is heating up as professional leagues dive deeper into the national gambling frenzy. Lawmakers in both parties are attempting to stifle the growing popularity of sports betting on…
Daily Mail Sport lands 15 nominations at Sports Journalism Awards
Daily Mail Sport's compelling journalism has been recognised by the prestigious Sports Journalism Awards - the media industry's Oscars - with 15 nominations across digital, print and broadcast including Sports Publisher of the Year and Newspaper of…
JD Sports Fashion slides Friday, underperforms market
JD Sports Fashion PLC JD shares dropped 2.75% to 67.98 British pence Friday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 0.05% to 9,967.35. JD Sports Fashion PLC closed 35.98%…
Senator Tommy Tuberville has the right strategy to 'Save College Sports.' … Really
A familiar-sounding press release hit my inbox Tuesday afternoon: Yet another politician was proposing yet another bill to “save college sports.” This one came from Tommy Tuberville, the esteemed Alabama senator and former Auburn…
Bloomberg Business of Sports: Former MLB All-Star Nick Swisher
Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of…
Glasgow's School of Sport confirmed to close in 2029
Glasgow's school of sport for young athletes will close in 2029, it has been confirmed. Initial plans were to shut down Glasgow School of Sport (GSOS), at Bellahouston Academy, in June this year. However they were shelved after backlash from…
Chelsea news: Nizaar Kinsella Q&A - Academy prospects and sporting directors
We asked you to put some questions to our Chelsea reporter Nizaar Kinsella during the international break. In the first part of Friday's Q&A, the focus is on Chelsea's academy prospects. Chris asked: A few years ago it seemed like we had a good…
Inside the transformation of the most powerful office in sport
Soon after Kirsty Coventry became president of the International Olympic Committee last summer, she held a private consultation with IOC members to gauge their feelings on a range of important issues. At the end of the session, Czech representative…
ISL Commercial Rights Bidding War: Genius Sports vs FanCode
Genius Sports has emerged as a frontrunner in the bidding war for the Indian Super League's commercial rights, offering over Rs 2100 crore, while FanCode and Capri Sports also vie for key football league rights. Genius Sports bids Rs 2129 crore for…
Sources: Dick's Sporting Goods Has Kicked Off Layoffs at Foot Locker
Dick's Sporting Goods on Monday began a series of layoffs at its Foot Locker operation, sources said. The layoffs weren't unexpected — it was just a question of when. Matt Powell, advisor at Spurwink River, told Footwear News: “In…
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Fontwell, Lingfield and Newcastle
Power Fizz was rapidly progressive in the spring of last year and looks to resume his progression in a competitive handicap at Newcastle on Friday evening; we also have competitive action from Fontwell and Lingfield, live on Sky Sports Racing from…
Teen sports betting is rising fast - and addiction risks are growing
Sports betting surge raises youth addiction concerns in Massachusetts DEVASTATING TOLL CAN LAST FOR YEARS. I STARTED GAMBLING WHEN I WAS 12. THAT'S WHEN SAM DEMELLO BEGAN PLAYING POKER WITH FRIENDS, HE SAYS. EVERYTHING CHANGED FOR THE WORSE AFTER…
Inside the Houston Bulls with the president | Sporting News
The Houston Bulls of NAHL junior hockey are coming to Houston, bringing the city a long-awaited return of high level hockey for sporting fans. March 18 marked the date it was announced that the North American Hockey League would relocate the North…
Why ESPN's Ty Simpson, Fernando Mendoza debate is a big problem for sports media
In the long and storied history of conspiracies, it very rarely matters if there is a conspiracy. It only matters that people think there is. Which brings us to Dan Orlovsky, former NFL quarterback and one of ESPN's most public TV analysts, who…
Nike lost its iron grip on the world of sport - this is how the brand is clawing it back
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Elliott Hill, the chief executive of Nike, slipped quietly into a side entrance at the Stade Louis II in Monaco as cheers echoed through the…
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