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The growing scourge of sports microbetting
Sports betting has become a mainstay activity on college campuses. A 2023 NCAA survey reported that more than 58 percent of college students have participated in some sports betting activity, including fantasy sports. A growing number of people…
2025 Sports Media Awards: Person of the year, top dealmakers and more
The Athletic 's second annual “Golden Clickers” highlight the good, the bad and the monumental from sports media in 2025. So, without further ado, the first envelope please … In a “look at me” sports media…
AIA Korea leverages sports to deepen customer engagement amid insurance industry's shift to wellness
AIA Korea is steadily strengthening sports-driven, customer-participation marketing focused on health and wellness, aiming to promote healthier lifestyles among customers while enhancing brand trust, the insurer said Wednesday. This move aligns…
Aussie sport mourns the death of history-making Olympian
Kym Ireland died after battle with cancer Remembered by many as a hockey pioneer Aussie sports fans are mourning the death of Olympian Kym Ireland, who has died following a battle with illness. Former Hockeyroos star Ireland was 70. Ireland, a…
The best sports watches of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Ordinary smartwatches are great for communication and using apps, but dedicated GPS sports watches provide extensive customization of the user experience with a focus on training. You don't have to be a professional triathlete to enjoy the Garmin…
Kai Tak Stadium lifts Hong Kong's status as major sports and entertainment venue
The 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium is transforming Hong Kong into a major sports and events destination, as it drives repeat tourism, supports retailers and helps prop up the city's retail property landlords, according to experts. It served as the…
College sports 'visionary' Neinas dies at age 93
Chuck Neinas, the onetime Big Eight commissioner whose media savvy and dealmaking helped turn college football into the multibillion-dollar business it is today, died Tuesday. He was 93. The National Football Foundation announced Neinas' death…
Police are urging sports clubs to be vigilant following break-ins - BBC News
Sports clubs are being urged to be vigilant following recent break-ins which involved high-value machinery being stolen. An orange 2024 Kubota ride-on lawn mower and trailer worth £30,000, was taken from Ogwell Football Club after a storage…
Robinhood Builds Out Sports Wagers to Include Combinations
Robinhood Markets Inc. is rolling out additional sports-wagering capabilities, such as preset combination contracts for professional football games. Customers can trade outcomes, totals and spreads within a single game, and more than 1 million…
Japanese Lawmakers to Begin Discussions on Complete Ban of Sports Betting
A cross-party group of lawmakers decided Tuesday to begin discussions on a complete ban on sports betting that violates the Penal Code. The sports parliamentary league, chaired by former Prime Minister Taro Aso, decided to set up a project team to…
Sports betting: Is Georgia next in line to legalize?
Sports fans in Georgia might have to wait a while longer to celebrate, at least when it comes to sports betting. Missouri is the latest state to legalize sports betting, launching on Dec. 1, to become the 39th state (plus Washington D.C.) to offer…
Virginia sports betting and best online sports betting sites in 2025
Virginia sports betting apps were legalized in April 2020 and went live in January of 2021, so it's still relatively new to the online sports betting scene. However, this page will give you the low down on Virginia sports betting. With this guide…
Kansas sports betting and best online sports betting sites in 2025
Whether you are a Kansas resident or simply passing through, you can wager on local sports teams and events thanks to legalized Kansas sports betting. The Sunflower State first legalized sports betting in 2022, and has evolved to allow both…
Texas sports betting: When will it be legalized, plus DFS options
If you're residing or visiting in the state of Texas, don't expect to be able to participate in Texas sports betting legally for years to come. With the state's legislature only convening in odd-numbered years, 2027 is the next chance for sports…
Travis Kelce retirement could be a good thing for Chiefs' future | Sporting News
The Kansas City Chiefs may be forced to hit something of a reset button. Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL on Sunday, and it's not clear he'll be ready for Week 1 next season. The Chiefs have also been officially eliminated from the playoffs. There's…
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