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Match-fixing spreading to sports such as chess and darts, select committee told
Match-fixing has increased at an “extraordinary” rate across the world, a select committee of the House of Lords has been told, with organised crime networks even infiltrating chess as they look to launder proceeds from drug and human…
Women's Sports Were Built by Letting Girls In
In 1991, I stood on a pitch in Cardiff, Wales, with my teammates at the first Women's Rugby World Cup. I want to be honest about how I got there. I was not the most talented player on that team—not close. I wasn't a starter for the final…
How Sports Bettors Say Gambling Is Impacting Their Financial Health-More Likely To Miss Bill Payments
Online sports bettors spend more, place riskier bets, save less money for the future and are more likely to fall behind on bills than their counterparts who gamble only at casinos or racetracks, a new Urban Institute report released Thursday shows…
From 'presidential' World Cup row to 'seven-day resolution': power of HK's sports mediation | Empowering and Connecting Asia and Africa | Nick Chan
On the eve of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, US star striker Folarin Balogun was handed a one-match ban following a red card. However, after a personal phone call from United States President Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, FIFA…
Norway's Fun-First Youth Sports Contrast With US Factory Model
While the American youth sports machine has morphed into a $40 billion-a-year private industry fueled by early specialization, Norway has chosen a less intensive path. Norway's grassroots approach prioritizes enjoyment over winning and favors…
Foot Locker Bet on Discount Chain WSS; It's Future Under Dick's Sporting Goods Is Unclear
The future of WSS, formerly Warehouse Shoe Sale, hasn't been clear for some time now. Known for its discounts on athletic brands from Nike to Adidas, New Balance and Puma, as well as Crocs, Vans and Skechers, the WSS banner now operates 100 doors…
MLS' Newest Billionaire Owner Thinks Investors Can Do Better Than Buying A Sports Team
W hen the Buss family sold a majority stake in the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers last year to private equity billionaire Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation, it appeared to be a spectacular windfall for a franchise the late Jerry Buss bought in 1979…
Lioness Jill Scott backs social media ban, says 'swap screens for sport
Backing a social media ban for under-16s, former Lioness Jill Scott urges: “Swap screens for sport.” Advocating sport as a way to make friends and stay fit, the midfielder is keen for kids to stop scrolling. Playing for England from…
From The Sports Desk: Rivals France and Morocco meet to kick off quarterfinals
There's only one game today, but it's a big one. France and Morocco renew their World Cup rivalry in the opening game of the quarterfinals, four years after they met in the semifinals. France has played five games this tournament — and won…
YouTuber Bordeaux goes in depth on EA Sports College Football 27's 'micro transactions
College Football 27, the latest edition of the popular EA Sports video game series, has now officially been released, giving fans of college football all across the country something to do for the next six weeks before the start of the season. This…
Sportradar's Patrick Mostboeck On Wimbledon, A.I. and the New Economics of Sports Data
As Wimbledon unfolds, the world's attention naturally turns to rivalries, upsets and championship runs. But behind every match is an increasingly sophisticated layer of technology that is reshaping how tennis is watched, analyzed and monetized.
BBC Sport weekly quiz: How many European teams are in World Cup quarter-finals?
So much has happened over the past seven days, including World Cup knockouts, the T20 World Cup final and British joy at Wimbledon. A whopping 32% of quizzers got full marks in last week's edition, a weekly quiz record. Will you make the grade this…
Iowa State Starters Predicted by EA Sports for College Football 27
The Iowa State Cyclones football team went through a tough time this offseason. With many players leaving for the Penn State Nittany Lions alongside head coach Matt Campbell, the Cyclones have essentially an entirely new roster. Now with head coach…
Pittsburgh's pro sports teams and businesses raise more than $1 million to battle food insecurity
Earlier this year, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers, along with other community organizations, announced the #BurghProud Challenge to help the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank battle food insecurity. The goal was to raise $1…
Jennifer Lopez Sports Another Feathery Look During Paris Couture Week
Jennifer Lopez sported another feathery look for Celia Kritharioti's Couture Show as part of Paris Couture Week on Thursday. The “Office Romance” star married plumage with sheer styling in a dress with a feathered wrap. Lopez's dress…
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