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Which team has sports' ultimate front office? Take this 30-second poll
Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Mitchell Leff / Getty, Zack Beeker / Getty, Mike Carlson / Getty This article is part of our Rankings & Tiers series, an evaluation across sport about the key players, front offices, teams, franchises…
As Thunder pursue history, a look at the best starts in pro sports history
The championship hangover doesn't seem to apply to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They matched the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the greatest 25-game start in NBA history with a 24-1 sprint. However, Oklahoma City's 16-game win streak was snapped…
Senators fear sports gambling is getting out of control, raise regulation
A string of scandals involving illegal gambling and alleged game rigging in pro sports is getting the attention of lawmakers on Capitol Hill, with some arguing Congress should have a greater role in shoring up the integrity of games and regulating…
Chiefs get devastating Patrick Mahomes injury prediction from sports doctor
The Kansas City Chiefs didn't just lose a game on Sunday. Yes, their 16-13 Week 15 loss knocked the Chiefs out of the playoffs for the first time since 2014, and the first time in quarterback Patrick Mahomes ' career, but it also cost them…
Male presenters consigned to history as big beasts at BBC Sport are all female
After a fortnight of billycans and bellyaching in the Australian jungle, Alex Scott has just returned from I'm a Celebrity to her familiar seat on Football Focus. Her brief absence failed to make any appreciable impact on a show which, like the…
Angela Rayner's reforms could put thousands of sports fields at risk
Thousands of football and cricket pitches could be concreted over under Angela Rayner 's proposed planning reforms, MPs have been warned. Labour is planning to strip Sport England of its right to be consulted on housing developments on playing…
Boxing-'Saviour' Joshua to pummel Paul for the good of the sport
MEXICO CITY, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Anthony Joshua says boxing needs saving — and he is happy to play the hero — as the former heavyweight champion prepares to face YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami on December 19. The fight…
North Korean leader's sister sports Chinese foldable phone
SEOUL: The North Korean leader's powerful sister Kim Yo Jong has been spotted with a likely Chinese-made foldable phone, as Pyongyang's elite skirt sanctions to get their hands on the latest gadgetry from abroad. Images released by state media on…
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Plumpton, Lingfield and Wolverhampton feature on Monday
Adonedeal will look to maintain his perfect record when he takes to the track for Plumpton's feature contest at 12.30pm. The opener at Plumpton on Monday sees seven go to post for the Royal Arch Racing Novices' Hurdle, in which Olly Murphy's…
How AI slop will ruin sports television
I have a very low opinion of AI-generated art, and there's a lot of evidence that I'm not alone. In fact, a Pew Research study from September found that 53% of Americans believe artificial intelligence is ruining creativity. A majority opinion…
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Shia LaBeouf Sports a Shaved Head and Ditches His Massive Mustache During Rare Public Outing
Shia LaBeouf was spotted out in Los Angeles on Dec. 12, marking his first public sighting in months The actor was seen with a shaved head and no facial hair He previously sported a massive mustache and a longer, slicked-back hairstyle Shia LaBeouf…
Chiefs facing unusual free agent QB future after Patrick Mahomes injury | Sporting News
The Kansas City Chiefs ' QB future just took an unexpected, unfortunate twist on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL, and his status for Week 1 of the 2026 season is in doubt. Even at the super fast end of an ACL recovery timeline, Mahomes is…
The high cost of the U.S. sports betting boom
Two charts are going up and to the right at the same time: States are raking in tax revenue from sports betting and online casinos, and calls to the National Problem Gambling Helpline are on the rise. Why it matters: The data points to a troubling…
World Darts star forced to apologise after dropping F-bomb live on Sky Sports
DARTS star Joe Cullen issued a grovelling apology after swearing live on Sky Sports. ‘The Rockstar' sailed into the second round of the PDC World Darts Championship on Sunday with a 3-0 win over Bradley Brooks. Your info will be used in…
Jai alai in Miami is here to stay as Casino Miami welcomes back sport
Jai alai is staying in Miami-Dade County — and returning to its historic home at Casino Miami. Why it matters: The World Jai-Alai League, which says it is the only professional jai alai league in the U.S., had been considering leaving South…
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