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Bloomberg Business of Sports: Vegas Sports City
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…
Billionaire Investor Warns Sports Prediction Markets Harm Men
John Arnold, the billionaire energy trader-turned-philanthropist, made his fortune by predicting the direction of markets. Now, he's sounding the alarm on fast-growing prediction markets, saying they're harmful to young men and boys. His concern…
Chacewater sports centre plan divides community opinions
Lee Trewhela Local Democracy Reporting Service A project that was awarded £600,000 to build a sports and arts centre in a small village, has divided a community. Plans were announced to build the centre in Chacewater by its parish council…
Saudi Arabia and sports: What it owns, how much it has invested, and what now?
The news that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is preparing to withdraw funding from LIV Golf, according to golf industry sources, sent shockwaves through the sport. The rebel league was launched to huge fanfare in 2022 with the aim of…
St Peter's School's multi-use sports pitch plan approved
Joe Gerrard Local Democracy Reporting Service Plans for a new all-weather sports pitch at a private school in York have been approved, despite opposition from nearby residents. City of York Council backed St Peter's School's application for a…
Country star Luke Combs using his new sports card hobby to benefit charities while on tour
Country music star Luke Combs announced to the world Feb. 5, via X, “I'm just now getting into cards. I feel like this is gonna be really bad.” The next day, he posted, “Appreciate all the love on this new card journey y'all. I…
Formula 1: George Russell 'would understand' if Max Verstappen leaves the sport
George Russell says Formula 1 'would not want to lose' Max Verstappen - but he would 'understand' if the four-time world champion decided to leave the sport this year. Verstappen said at the Japanese Grand Prix that he was considering his future in…
Rosanna Law touts Kai Tak Sports Park as 'game changer' for event-driven economy
As the iconic Hong Kong International Rugby Sevens celebrates its 50th anniversary at Kai Tak Sports Park, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui has highlighted the event as a cornerstone of the city's 'event economy'…
The Saudi pullback from sports investing shows even the ultra-wealthy are trying to cut costs
No matter where you look, cost-cutting is reshaping the economy. From a consumer perspective, Walmart is dominating peers like Target because shoppers are trading down to lower-cost options. From an employment POV, cost-cutting has resulted in…
Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details
About an hour after the men's college basketball season ended in Indianapolis with a Michigan Wolverines' championship on April 6, the team's coaching staff was already working hard at trying to win the next one. The transfer portal—a…
Iran footballers granted asylum in Australia vow to continue chasing sporting dream
The two members of the Iran football team who remained in Australia after the Women's Asian Cup are beginning their new lives away from the spotlight, even if their dream is to return to elite football. Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh…
'Turning point': How Marie-Louise Eta can trail a blaze for women in sport
All eyes will be on Marie-Louise Eta on Saturday when she makes history as the first female head coach of a men's team in the German football league, but experts believe the milestone moment should serve as the beginning of long-overdue recognition…
Asics Opens Run Shop With Marathon Sports in Boston Ahead of Big Race
Asics has joined forces with New England-based retailer Marathon Sports to open a first-of-its-kind concept store for both brands in Boston. Located at 299 Newbury Street, the new Asics Run Shop is designed to serve the storied Boston running…
Passion waits where a team sport is played outside
THE Sun's world famous Mystic Meg horoscope column has entertained readers for decades with predictions for their love lives, money and careers. Read on to see what Mystic Meg with Maggie Innes has written in the stars for you today. Your…
Goddess' Apollonia Llewellyn puts on busty display at major sporting event
FANS were left stunned after model Apollonia Llewellyn turned heads with her latest appearance at a major sporting event. The social media star shared a series of snaps from her visit to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers, captioning her Instagram post:…
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