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Will Wade to LSU creates college sports' most unlikable trio - but there are levels
The utter ridiculousness of Will Wade returning to LSU means that its athletic department will boast the most unlikable, objectionable, insufferable trio to occupy football and basketball head coaching jobs under the same roof. That's where…
March Madness fuels debate on legal sports gambling
ATLANTA – March Madness is shining a spotlight on sports betting across the United States. The practice is already legal in a majority of states and Washington, D.C., leaving about a dozen, including California, Texas, Utah and Hawaii, where…
MLB, the NBA, and the battle for second place among American sports leagues
As tears dried and champagne flowed in the afterglow of Venezuela's dramatic defeat of the United States in the World Baseball Classic final, even those walking away with silver medals declared victory for the sport. Philadelphia Phillies star…
Scottish Government urged to appoint Minister for Sport
Scotland's sporting governing bodies have urged the next Scottish Government to appoint a dedicated sports minister, do more to attract major events to the country, and stick to a commitment to double annual spending on sport to £100m. A new…
Dream Sports expands into wealth management, AI, and sports entertainment
After facing a ban on real-money gaming, Dream Sports, the parent company of Dream11, is strategically diversifying its portfolio into fintech, AI, and sports entertainment, including a new wealth management and stockbroking platform, to engage its…
Online Sports Gambling Risks Among Gen-Z Youth
Source: HAMDANI ACHRAF/Shutterstock Co-Author: Charles Spenser Egnatz “You've got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, and know when to run….” —Kenny Rogers, The Gambler…
Prediction market bets on sports, election, war would be verboten under new legislation
Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., on Thursday introduced legislation to ban prediction market bets on sports, war, elections and government actions. The bill is the latest in a flurry of…
Women's Olympic sports limited to biological females from 2028 - IOC
The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says eligibility will be determined by a 'once-in-a-lifetime' sex test, which would prevent transgender women and…
Olympians react to the IOC policy change to protect women's sports
It was a day of Olympic history. After the International Olympic Committee updated its policies to prevent biological males from competing in women's sports, multiple Olympians have come forward to give their reactions to the change. Several…
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit claiming Fanatics, pro sports leagues monopolized trading card industry
A class action lawsuit filed against Fanatics, the NFL, NBA, MLB, their respective players associations and OneTeam, which serves as the commercial vehicle for the players associations, was dismissed by a New York federal judge on all counts…
Sanders bill forces sport teams to sell to local buyers before moving
“Sports in America should be about more than just making billionaire owners even richer,” Casar said in the press release. “Far too many Americans know the pain of losing a team, and far too many communities have had to fork…
Genius Sports Limited (GENI) Discusses Real-Time Sports Fan Intelligence and Introduction of Moment Engine for Advertising Activation Transcript
Genius Sports Limited (GENI) Discusses Real-Time Sports Fan Intelligence and Introduction of Moment Engine for Advertising Activation March 26, 2026 9:00 AM EDT Mark Locke - Co-Founder, CEO & Director Gina Waldhorn - SVP of Marketing & Advertising…
Iran bans sports teams from travelling to countries it deems 'hostile
March 26 (Reuters) - Iran has banned national and club sports teams from travelling to countries it considers hostile until further notice, Iranian media reported on Thursday citing the Sports…
Baseball Is Back. So Is the Sport's Competitive Crisis.
The start of the 2026 season should be a victory lap for Major League Baseball. The sport is more popular than it has been in years, riding a wave of momentum following a historic World Series and the wildly successful World Baseball Classic. But…
DAZN in major broadcasting change to bring 'unthinkable' product to sports fans
DAZN have announced a new broadcasting product aiming to wow fans on the go. The British-based streaming group have changed the face of elite sport through their meteoric rise in recent years. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy…
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