Zelenskiy’s gamble: success of shock Russia offensive hangs in the balance

Online gambling has fueled an industry boom that threatens public health, commission finds

The rise of online betting has led the commercial gambling industry to grow worldwide, posing a threat to public health, according to a report from an international commission of health experts.

Another bettor pleads guilty to wire fraud in gambling scheme involving ex-Raptors player Jontay Porter

Porter has been banned from the NBA for life

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Opinion polls have Harris and Trump locked in a tight race. ‘Gambling polls’ say otherwise

Election betting platforms have put Trump’s chance of winning higher, and with trust in media depleting, more people are turning to them. US elections 2024 – live updates Most gamblers might ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Man United hires Ruben Amorim as manager from Nov. 11 in a gamble by the fading English power

Manchester United has hired Ruben Amorim and is gambling on a manager unproven in Europe’s top leagues to turn around the fortunes of the fading English power

Sports - ABC News - November 1

Florida sticks with Billy Napier: Inside Gators' gamble on eventual growth over market uncertainty

Florida had no interest in being a guinea pig in a one-of-its-kind coaching cycle

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens prevail after Bengals' 2-point gamble doesn't pay off

In another classic between AFC North rivals, Joe Burrow (428 yards, 4 TDs) and Ja'Marr Chase (264 yards, 3 TDs) fell agonizingly short in Baltimore.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

How does a gambling site lose money? DraftKings just lost $250 million in revenue — mostly on NFL games.

The company experienced “the most customer-friendly stretch of NFL sport outcomes we have ever seen,” its CEO said.

Business - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago

Texas Hangs Onto No. 1 Ranking as Oregon Jumps to No. 2 After Signature Win

The Oregon Ducks defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes and earned six first-place votes in the Associated Press poll.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

Islanders coach Patrick Roy returns to Colorado and the building where his retired number hangs

New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy stepped onto the ice at Ball Arena and briefly glanced toward the rafters

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election

U.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country

World - ABC News - October 18

Woman sentenced to life in deaths of 2 young kids found hanging in home’s basement

A Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced to two life terms without parole on murder convictions in the deaths of her two young children, who were found hanging in the basement of their home five ...

Krebs and McLeod score 83 seconds apart and Buffalo Sabres hang on in 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars

Peyton Krebs and Ryan McLeod scored on consecutive shots 83 seconds apart in the second period, and the Buffalo Sabres hung on for a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars after allowing two goals in the ...

Sports - ABC News - October 22

Dallas Stars nearly squander three-goal lead, hang on for 4-2 win over Chicago Blackhawks

Matt Duchene scored on a third-period power play and added an empty-netter in the final seconds as the Dallas Stars hung on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Dodgers hang on to go up 2-0 in World Series, hold breath for Ohtani injury

Los Angeles gets out of a bases-loaded jam in the 9th inning to take both games at home against New York, but attention will shift to Shohei Ohtani's shoulder.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

FBI asked to investigate death of Black man whose body was found hanging in abandoned Alabama home

The Colbert County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama is asking the FBI to investigate a case involving a Black man whose body was found hanging in an abandoned home amid claims from his wife that his ...

For college QBs like Grayson McCall, there is no magic concussions number -- but hanging it up can bring peace

Concussion awareness has improved dramatically, but there's little consensus on when a player should walk away. Will the NIL era make it easier or more difficult?

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Eyewitness describes 'state of shock' after Salmond collapse

Organisers say the former first minister fell backwards in his chair after suffering a massive heart attack.

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