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theguardian.com - Tom Garry - Tracey Neville's next big step: creating 'a future in sport' at Stockport County
Tracey Neville's next big step: creating 'a future in sport' at Stockport County
The Guardian

“Every job I've done has been about building something from scratch, starting a new franchise, turning something professional or trying to get someone up the table, where we were the underdog and we gave ourselves a big challenge and sent a…

nytimes.com - Sebastian Stafford-Bloor - Tottenham hold talks with leading contender Sebastian Kehl over co-sporting director role
Tottenham hold talks with leading contender Sebastian Kehl over co-sporting director role
The New York Times

Tottenham Hotspur have held discussions with Sebastian Kehl about their vacant co-sporting director role, with the German currently the leading contender for the job. Kehl has been out of work since leaving a similar role at Borussia Dortmund in…

marketwatch.com - MarketWatch Automation - JD Sports Fashion slips Wednesday, underperforms market
JD Sports Fashion slips Wednesday, underperforms market
MarketWatch

JD Sports Fashion PLC JD shares slid 3.90% to 73.42 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 0.21% to 10,476.46. JD Sports Fashion PLC closed 30.85%…

cmu.edu - The Ultimate Draft Pick: CMU Showcases the Winning Power of Sports Innovation
The Ultimate Draft Pick: CMU Showcases the Winning Power of Sports Innovation
Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science

Pittsburgh once powered America's industrial economy, and it is now galvanizing the era of artificial intelligence. This week, Carnegie Mellon University — the birthplace of AI — and the AI Strike Team hosted a first-string lineup of…

koreatimes.co.kr - Baek Byung-yeul - Streaming platforms bet on sports broadcasting to lock in subscribers
Streaming platforms bet on sports broadcasting to lock in subscribers
The Korea Times

Streaming platforms are increasingly turning to live sports broadcasting as a strategy to retain subscribers, with the trend now extending beyond traditional sports into esports, industry officials said Thursday. As platforms look for new ways to…

cmu.edu - Sports Tech Featured in High-Stakes Draft Week AI Showdown
Sports Tech Featured in High-Stakes Draft Week AI Showdown
Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University took the spotlight in the sports tech world Wednesday as leaders in athletics, investment and artificial intelligence gathered at CMU's Robotics Innovation Center for a first‑of‑its‑kind event '…

bbc.co.uk - BBC Sport - BBC Sport weekly quiz: Where will Chelsea play their WSL games next season?
BBC Sport weekly quiz: Where will Chelsea play their WSL games next season?
BBC

So much has happened over the past seven days, including a mysterious half marathon winner, a Championship relegation and a viral fan moment. About 8% of quizzers got full marks in last week's edition. Will you make the grade this week? After more…

independent.co.uk - Jamie Gardner - Parkrun and other sports bodies face legal action over transgender inclusion
Parkrun and other sports bodies face legal action over transgender inclusion
The Independent

Ten sports organisations, including the popular Parkrun, are facing potential legal action over their policies on transgender inclusion. Baroness Sharron Davies, a silver medallist for Great Britain at the 1980 Olympics, is part of a coalition…

espn.com - Laurence Edmondson - Lando Norris: Max Verstappen leaving F1 would be 'a mess' for the sport
Lando Norris: Max Verstappen leaving F1 would be 'a mess' for the sport
ESPN

Reigning champion Lando Norris has said it would be 'a mess' for Formula 1 if Max Verstappen leaves the sport due to this year's rule changes, but he doubts his Red Bull rival will walk away at the end of the year. Verstappen has been critical of…

independent.co.uk - Deepa Bharath - New cricket stadium in Southern California heralds the sport's Olympic return after 128 years
New cricket stadium in Southern California heralds the sport's Olympic return after 128 years
The Independent

It's been 126 years since cricket — the second most watched sport in the world — made an appearance in the Olympics. That's about to change in 2028. On Wednesday, shovels hit the ground in Pomona, a city in the eastern edge of Los…

mmafighting.com - Jed Meshew - 2026 Combat Sports Promotional Draft: Who are the biggest stars in combat sports?
2026 Combat Sports Promotional Draft: Who are the biggest stars in combat sports?
MMA Fighting

The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight in Pittsburgh. It's a fun and hopeful time in the world of the NFL, where for at least one night, franchises can look to the future and dream of a better tomorrow. There's nothing like it in MMA. So, many years…

skysports.com - Today on Sky Sports Racing: All-Weather action from Southwell
Today on Sky Sports Racing: All-Weather action from Southwell
Sky Sports

In today's feature, Ryan Moore makes a rare appearance at Southwell where he partners the promising Yazin in a trappy contest against the well-bred Golden View. We also have some competitive flat action from ParisLongchamp, live on Sky Sports…

thesun.co.uk - James Anderson - Arsenal vs Newcastle: Get £40 free bets with BOYLE Sports, plus 50% win boost
Arsenal vs Newcastle: Get £40 free bets with BOYLE Sports, plus 50% win boost
The Sun

ARSENAL face a must-win Premier League clash with Newcastle on Saturday as the Gunners aim to reclaim top spot at the Emirates. To mark the occasion, BOYLE Sports are offering new customers £40 in free bets when they register and stake…

winnipegfreepress.com - Deepa Bharath, The Associated Press - New cricket stadium in Southern California heralds the sport's Olympic return after 128 years
New cricket stadium in Southern California heralds the sport's Olympic return after 128 years
Winnipeg Free Press

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nashvillescene.com - Hannah Herner - For Love of the Game: Recreational Sports Thrive in Nashville
For Love of the Game: Recreational Sports Thrive in Nashville
Nashville Scene

Humans are naturally competitive, says Denise Downs, the new owner of Nashville Sports Leagues. That's what she learned from 14 years heading youth organization East Nashville Athletics before adding the adults-only Nashville Sports Leagues to her…

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