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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Sports leagues face new questions about their ties to betting

A US senator is asking major sports organizations tough questions about their growing relationships with gambling companies. The letter targets six leagues—NFL, NBA, NCAA, MLB, NHL, and MLS—asking for details on partnerships with sportsbooks and prediction markets. Concerns include protecting athlet

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Local sports stars to shine as faces of the 2026 World Cup in New York and New Jersey

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in just over three months, three well-known athletes from New York and New Jersey will step into the spotlight as official ambassadors. Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Giants, joins Gotham FC’s Midge Purce—a two-time NWSL champion and U. S. W

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

Rory McIlroy ready for tough Masters ahead

Rory McIlroy isn’t expecting an easy week at the Masters. The Northern Irish golfer knows Augusta National will push players to their limits this year. Strong winds and fast greens mean scores won’t come easily. McIlroy expects a battle, not a high-scoring show. He calls it a mental test, not just a

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

Behind the Ranks: A Peek at Brooks Koepka's Mixed Heritage and American Journey

Brooks Koepka stands tall on the golf course with his powerful swing and five major wins under his belt, but his story began in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida. Born in 1990, he grew up where sports were a way of life, especially baseball—he dreamed of becoming a pro player. A childhood car accident

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

Los Angeles 2028 Tickets: What the Rush Says About Public Interest

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opened global ticket sales on April 9 following a flood of local sign-ups. Organizers said over a hundred thousand locals bought tickets in the first week—a number they called record-breaking. But most of those tickets were the $28 entry-level seats, which sold out fast

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

From Sportswriter to Pitcher: A Rookie’s Journey to the Big Leagues

Duncan Davitt’s story isn’t about starting at the bottom—it’s about switching careers mid-game. A week ago, he was covering high school volleyball games for his family’s small-town newspaper in Indianola, Iowa. Today, he’s warming up in a Chicago White Sox uniform, preparing for his Major League Bas

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Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Free sports on your screen without the big bills

Television doesn’t always demand money for sports anymore. A growing number of channels now stream games for free with ads built into the breaks. These so-called FAST channels skip the big-ticket events but offer smaller leagues and niche sports that rarely make cable lineups. Indoor soccer, for exa

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Apr 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI’s Betting Skills: A Reality Check for Smart Money

Smart money isn’t always smart when the bet is placed by AI. A fresh test throws cold water on the idea that today’s most advanced AI models can handle long-term financial tasks without human help. Researchers built a fake English Premier League betting market where AI agents had to grow their bankr

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Apr 10 2026CRIME

Big sports meet returns one year after a tragic event

A big track competition is happening this week in Little Elm, bringing together athletes from eight high schools in Frisco. But this isn't just another normal sports event. It's taking place exactly one year after a shocking incident at a similar meet nearby. Last spring, a fight broke out in the st

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Apr 10 2026SPORTS

When Softball Dreams Turn Sour

Two former softball players, Kylie Bennett and Cassidy Blackwell, say their love for the game was crushed by their coach, Angie Nicholson, and her husband Rick. They played under the couple at different schools years apart, but their stories share the same dark theme. Bennett played for Nicholson a

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