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As MLB bullpens keep evolving, is the sport devaluing the save stat?
In 2008, Francisco Rodríguez saved 62 games, setting an MLB record. That was the high water mark for the save, a statistic that had only been around for about 30 years at that point. Things have changed. That season, 139 pitchers recorded a…
Compiling a tennis win streak is one of the hardest things in the sport. Jannik Sinner knows
MADRID — As in so many other chapters of the modern tennis record books, the standard-bearer for win streaks is a familiar one: Martina Navratilova. In 1984, Navratilova won 74 consecutive matches. Hana Mandlíková beat her at…
Democrats urge CFTC to rein in prediction markets sports betting, insider trading
A group of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission urging the agency to bar insider trading and rein in event contracts on war, elections, government and military action and sports. The CFTC…
JD Sports Fashion falls Wednesday, underperforms market
JD Sports Fashion PLC JD shares slid 2.16% to 67.14 British pence Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 1.16% to 10,213.11. JD Sports Fashion PLC closed 36.77%…
Keith Andrews on life at Brentford: 'Push boundaries, find marginal gains - that's the challenge with elite sport'
There are people playing giant Jenga, in hysterics every time the tower falls. Others are taking part in a human scavenger hunt; looking for someone who has run a marathon, someone who has lived abroad and so on. There are smiles on faces and…
Sport boosted and bridged by massive funding infusion, says Secretary of Sport
Canadian sport has been given a boost and a bridge, says the country's Secretary of Sport. In the federal government's spring economic update, $755 million more over the next five years, and $118 million more thereafter, was provided to grow…
From The Sports Desk: Short leash
Less than 20% of the way into the MLB season, two high-profile teams have fired their managers. The Boston Red Sox, in last place in the American League East, let go of Alex Cora, and then the Philadelphia Phillies axed Rob Thomson. The Phillies…
BBC Sport weekly quiz: How many tries did England score against Wales?
So much has happened over the past seven days, including the London Marathon, a thrilling end to the National League and the latest round of Women's Six Nations matches. About 26% of quizzers got full marks in last week's edition. Will you make the…
Sport boosted and bridged by massive funding infusion, says Secretary of Sport
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Kirby Smart concerned about college sports' future: 'I wish I could do more'
“The landscape of college athletics continues to evolve, requiring us to make challenging choices as we balance competitive opportunities, resources and the long-term sustainability of our department,” said Yurachek, whose athletic…
Could Live Sports Be the Winning Play for Netflix's Future Revenue?
With so much video content available, subscription streaming services need to find ways to stand out from rival platforms if they want to attract and retain paying customers. That's harder than it sounds, but there are a few sources of unique…
Sports Streamer DAZN Makes $100 Million Bet on Technology Company ViewLift
Sports media company DAZN has agreed to buy technology company ViewLift for roughly $100 million, according to people close to the deal. London-based DAZN, which streams sports including soccer, boxing and basketball and is available in more than…
Snooker star who said 'I'm an embarrassment' after Crucible exit switches sports
GARY WILSON has switched sports despite calling himself an “embarrassment” after his Crucible exit. The snooker star exited the World Snooker Championship in the first round to Judd Trump. Your info will be used in accordance with our…
The Champions League stays with blue Sport
Swisscom blue TV will continue to be the platform for top European football in the coming years: blue Sport, the 'Home of Football', has once again secured the broadcasting rights to the UEFA Champions League and will continue to show all matches…
Midnite promo code: Claim £30 bonus for Sporting Braga vs Freiburg
THE stakes could not be higher on Thursday night as Sporting Braga welcome SC Freiburg to northern Portugal for the first leg of their historic Europa League semi-final clash. The hosts have only ever played in one major European final –…
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