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nytimes.com - Larry Holder - Inside Panini's 'weird' sales pitch as it battles Fanatics for the future of sports cards
Inside Panini's 'weird' sales pitch as it battles Fanatics for the future of sports cards
The New York Times

Panini, the trading card and collectibles company, is entrenched in a court battle with rival Fanatics. Earlier this year, it was also put up for sale. In court documents, Panini portrays itself as a company unable to compete in key markets against…

time.com - Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff / Made by History - The U.S. Needs a Better Strategy for Sports Diplomacy
The U.S. Needs a Better Strategy for Sports Diplomacy
Time

Friday's draw was the opening act of the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The event, held in Washington D.C., was the latest act in the “Decade of American Sports” — in which the U.S.

independent.co.uk - Chris Wilson - Fanatics beats sports betting rivals to the punch as Fanatics Markets goes live
Fanatics beats sports betting rivals to the punch as Fanatics Markets goes live
The Independent

Fanatics became the first major sports betting company to launch an event‑trading product last week as Fanatics Markets launched in 24 states across the US. The platform offers event trading on sports, finance and cultural events, with plans…

theatlantic.com - Jemele Hill - The Most Egregious Double Standard in Sports
The Most Egregious Double Standard in Sports
The Atlantic

In college football, one rule seems to always hold: When a player leverages his power, it's a scandal. When a coach does the same thing, it's just business as usual. That dynamic is now playing out in the response to the decision of the longtime…

espn.com - Dan Murphy - Does college sports need a CBA? Some ADs are starting to think so
Does college sports need a CBA? Some ADs are starting to think so
ESPN

After another week of frustrating setbacks, at the end of a frustrating year trying to bring stability to their industry, a growing number of college athletic directors say they are interested in exploring a once-unthinkable option: collective…

nytimes.com - Jordan Campbell - Interview: Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson on transfers, Elliot Anderson and Eddie Howe
Interview: Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson on transfers, Elliot Anderson and Eddie Howe
The New York Times

Six weeks ago, Ross Wilson was enjoying a midweek stroll near his home on the outskirts of Huddersfield when it dawned on him: this was the first day he had been unemployed in his professional life. The disconcertment was brief. He was starting his…

globenewswire.com - Atos International - Atos Drives Saudi Vision 2030 forward with leading sports and digital technologies at the second edition of World Football Summit in Riyadh
Atos Drives Saudi Vision 2030 forward with leading sports and digital technologies at the second edition of World Football Summit in Riyadh
GlobeNewswire

Atos Drives Saudi Vision 2030 forward with leading sports and digital technologies at the second edition of World Football Summit in Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 9 December 2025: Atos, a global leader in AI-driven digital transformation, looks…

independent.co.uk - Chris Wilson - Tourism Committee tables motion to legalize mobile sports betting in Georgia
Tourism Committee tables motion to legalize mobile sports betting in Georgia
The Independent

The Senate Study Committee for tourism in Georgia has included a proposal to legalize mobile sports betting as part of a report into strengthening the Peach State's tourism appeal. The recommendation is the latest development in a long-running…

lgbtqnation.com - Faefyx Collington - Colorado state sports association settles lawsuit by allowing schools to ban trans athletes
Colorado state sports association settles lawsuit by allowing schools to ban trans athletes
LGBTQ Nation

The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) has settled a lawsuit brought by right-wing school districts for the right for schools to bar trans students from joining sports teams that align with their gender. The lawsuit targeted…

investors.com - JUAN CARLOS ARANCIBIA - Stock Of The Day Amer Sports Breaks Out As Luxury Rules
Stock Of The Day Amer Sports Breaks Out As Luxury Rules
Investor's Business Daily

Amer Sports Amer Sports AS $ 38.84 $1.65 4.44% 57% IBD Stock Analysis Clears 37.81 buy point in strong volume. Relative strength line off highs, but rebounding in recent weeks Composite Rating 95/99 Industry Group Ranking 50/197 Emerging Pattern…

upi.com - Sheri Walsh - Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports gambling charges
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports gambling charges
UPI

Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges in an alleged illegal gambling and sports rigging scheme. He was one of 34 people arrested in October, including former NBA player Damon Jones and Portland…

tmz.com - TMZ Staff - Sydney Sweeney on 'Sports Illustrated' Cover With Christy Martin
Sydney Sweeney on 'Sports Illustrated' Cover With Christy Martin
TMZ

Sydney Sweeney graced the cover of the latest issue of 'Sports Illustrated'... where she posed with Christy Martin and dished on playing the renowned boxer in the new biopic. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. According to…

cleveland.com - Michael Rochman | Advance Local - College sports betting in Missouri: How to wager on the best football and basketball markets today
College sports betting in Missouri: How to wager on the best football and basketball markets today
cleveland

Sports betting has officially launched in Missouri, but nothing is more complicated than tracking the state-to-state guidelines surrounding sports betting on college athletics. I've taken the time to research and discover the latest regulations and…

pcmag.com - More Than Madden: The Best Sports Games We've Played for 2026
More Than Madden: The Best Sports Games We've Played for 2026
PCMag

Editors' Note, December 9, 2025: With this update, we removed Football Manager 2024. Our remaining picks have been vetted for currency and availability. Competitive games—the real-world type, not the esports type—have been a part of…

newsweek.com - Tyler Everett - Missouri Sports Betting Apps: Get Top Offers For Eagles-Chargers MNF
Missouri Sports Betting Apps: Get Top Offers For Eagles-Chargers MNF
Newsweek

Legal sports betting arrived in Missouri at the start of December, and several sportsbook operators are extending exclusive welcome offers for those located in the state. With a huge Eagles-Chargers Monday Night Football game tonight, now is the…

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