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JD Sports sees profits drop as it closes 24 branches
JD Sports Fashion has reported a decline in sales in the UK amid weaker consumer demand and store closures, while profits dropped amid uncertainty over the impact of the Iran war. It comes after the chain closed 24 branches in the UK. The fashion…
JD Sports Fashion advances Wednesday, outperforms market
JD Sports Fashion PLC JD shares rose 4.17% to 68.00 British pence Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 2.15% to 10,438.66. JD Sports Fashion PLC closed…
In an era of fanflation, is the NWSL the best value in sports? - Down to Business
On Saturday, 1,000 lucky NJ/NY Gotham FC fans will get to see the reigning champions take on Boston Legacy FC for $5. It is a small fee for a premium sports experience that feels almost out of place in today's sports economy, especially for the…
Bruin Capital Bets on Sports Tech, Not Teams, in Global Strategy
Bruin Capital Chief Executive Officer George Pyne is focusing his firm's investments on “second-level enablers” in sports rather than team ownership, targeting the technology, content and service companies that support the $75 billion…
Watch Bruin Capital CEO: 'Globalization' is Future of Sports
Bruin Capital CEO: ‘Globalization' is Future of Sports Bruin Capital Founder & CEO George Pyne discusses investing in ‘second level enablers,' the state of sports and entertainment media, and why globalization is the future. He talks…
JD Sports cautions that Iran war could weigh on profits and push up prices
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. JD Sports Fashion has cautioned that the war in the…
BBC Sport weekly quiz: How many have applied for 2027 London Marathon?
So much has happened over the past seven days, including the Miami Grand Prix, County Championship and a huge game in the Scottish Premiership. About 15% of quizzers got full marks in last week's edition. Will you make the grade this week? And…
F1 could get loud again from 2030: Why the sport is discussing changing engines again
Just four races into its new era of car and engine designs, Formula 1 is already discussing what comes next. Technical regulations were overhauled for the 2026 season, a key part being the hybrid V6 engines that increased electrical power and…
JD Sports cautions that Iran war could weigh on profits and push up prices
JD Sports Fashion has cautioned that the war in the Middle East could push up prices and weaken consumer demand if it leads to higher costs, as the retail giant reported a drop in its annual earnings. The fashion and sportswear chain, which has…
Gambling addiction isn't just about casinos and sports betting. Prediction markets are now concerning clinicians.
DENVER — Lying. Being secretive. Losing a substantial amount of money. The hallmarks of gambling addictions are showing up among some people betting on things like the weather, elections and celebrity awards shows in prediction markets.
Michael Jordan named biggest icon in American sports around the world
MICHAEL Jordan has been named the biggest icon in American sports history by fans around the world, research shows. A study of 10,000 fans of U.S. sports found the NBA star ranked first in the poll, closely followed by basketball player Kobe…
Ted Turner managed one Braves game - and forever changed professional sports
Ted Turner, the media tycoon who died Wednesday, had a unique business sense that led him to (among other things) create America's first 24-hour cable news channel, establish the concept of a “superstation” and pocket many billions of…
From cricket's capital to Olympic ambitions, India's next play on the world sports stage
NEW DELHI (AP) — With a massive population, a rapidly growing economy and already the global powerbroker in cricket, India is preparing to expand its influence in international sport. The 2030 Commonwealth Games are already locked in for…
Brits have voted football star Lionel Messi as greatest icon in American sport
BRITS have voted football star Lionel Messi as the greatest icon in American sport – ahead of legends like Michael Jordan and Tom Brady. The study of 1,000 UK-based fans of US sports saw the soccer legend, who has played for Inter Miami CF…
Analyst offers interesting Breece Hall future Jets prediction | Sporting News
New York Jets running back Breece Hall and his long-term future are still a big question mark as the offseason workouts loom for Aaron Glenn's team. With Hall signing the tag, he is locked in for the 2026 season and is set to make $14.2 million…
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