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What is spot-fixing in sport?
Over recent years, spot-fixing has become arguably the chief concern of anti-corruption officials in sport. The explosion of online gambling — alongside prediction markets in the United States — means that more markets are available…
College sports and sports gambling don't mix
Sports gambling has become ubiquitous since it was legalized by the Supreme Court in 2018. Nearly every state offers the opportunity to bet on games, providing a reliable stream of revenue that fills state and local government coffers. For many…
World Cup Snubs of Palmer, Luna Show Perils of Sports Marketing
When Nike Inc. unveiled a six-minute ad for the World Cup, attention focused on a cast that included football stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé alongside the likes of Kim Kardashian. But one appearance in Rip the Script, which has…
Sports Bettor Wins $1 Million Betting Against Against Portugal In World Cup
An online sports bettor who wagered $300,000 that Portugal wouldn't win its World Cup match against heavy underdog Democratic Republic of the Congo profited nearly $1 million when the African team managed a surprising tie Wednesday. Cristiano…
Laver Cup heads to Los Angeles for 2027 to join flurry of major sports events in the city
The Laver Cup, the intercontinental tennis competition that has aspired to be the sport's version of golf's Ryder Cup, has traveled through the U.S., Canada and Europe since its inception in 2017. The event, conceived by Roger Federer and his…
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Meraki and Headshot launch GameOn Media Network for sports fans
Meraki Sport & Entertainment and Headshot Media have announced the launch of GameOn Media Network, a sports-focused media venture aimed at building deeper engagement with India's growing fan base. Positioned as a media ecosystem for sports fans…
BBC Sport quiz: Who am I? Guess World Cup star footballer No 11
Welcome to our new Who am I? game. The rules are simple. Each day there's a new footballer and the challenge is to guess who they are in as few attempts as possible. After each wrong guess you unlock a new clue. But if you get your answer in as few…
Kentucky Sues Prediction Markets Over Sports Event Contracts
Kentucky has sued five prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, adding to a wave of US states launching legal fights with prediction markets over sports event contracts. State Attorney General Russell Coleman said in a…
That's a good problem to have': Even Boston sports radio is out of World Cup complaints
Boston sports radio's evolving World Cup takes: While not always an accurate gauge for the city's true feelings on a particular subject, Boston sports talk radio is usually a good source for whatever is currently annoying the local population. If…
Don't let the Senate make a bigger mess of college sports
The latest effort, driven by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and helped along by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), is generating the most buzz and, because it is both bipartisan and introduced by the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee…
Sunderland news: Fan connection 'the most important thing to protect' - sporting director Ghisolfi
Sunderland focus on signing players with the right personality, says sporting director Florent Ghisolfi. On the back of a successful first season back in the Premier League for the Black Cats, Ghisolfi believes it's important to protect the…
Ford Issues Do Not Drive Warning for Bronco Sport and Maverick
Ford is recalling 4,653 versions of the brand's 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The problem focuses around front lower control arm ball joints that may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle…
Organizations Urge Congress to Ban Sports Betting on Prediction Markets in CLARITY Act
Latest News PublishedJun 17, 2026 Gambling industry groups want the US Senate to step in to clarify that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission does not have the authority to oversee prediction markets. Several national gaming and tribal…
Roy Keane's wife, son-in-law's recent controversy and hidden sporting passion
Roy Keane was never one to shy away from controversy during his playing career, and the outspoken figure has continued to court attention since hanging up his boots. Following a brief spell in management, the former Republic of Ireland…
How World Cup hero Vozinha's new following compares to US sport stars
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's breakout moment at the 2026 World Cup has translated into something rarely seen in global sport: an overnight rise into the upper tier of social media stardom. The 40-year-old, who starred in his side's 0-0 draw…
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