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Sports - The New York Times
The Hottest Place to Be in Sports This Weekend? Austin, Texas.
With the Formula 1 Grand Prix in town and a top-five college football matchup, the city is marketing it as “the biggest weekend ever.”1 hour ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Psychologist behind controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" dies at 91
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial "Stanford Prison Experiment" has died.1 hour ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Letters to Sports: Hold off on those Dodgers predictions and celebration
Readers of the L.A. Times give their opinions and thoughts about the Dodgers' Game 5 loss to the Mets, Bill Plaschke's predictions and USC football.3 hours ago - MLB -
Top stories - BBC News
Man Utd used anger as fuel - Ten Hag on controversial Brentford goal
Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag says his side used their "anger as fuel" to comeback from a goal down after Brentford's "unfair" opener was given in their 2-1 win over the visitors in the ...3 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.
World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.7 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Megan Rapinoe: Women's sports is becoming 'an incredibly desirable product'
Amid a record-breaking year for women's sports, Kristen Welker previews her 'Meet the Moment' conversation with two-time Women's World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe and four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird.Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
Diamond Sports Groups channels branded as part of FanDuel Sports Network in deal
Diamond Sports Group's channels will soon bear the name of FanDuel Sports NetworkYesterday -
Sports - ABC News
Diamond Sports Groups channels branded as part of FanDuel Sports Network in deal
Diamond Sports Group's channels will soon bear the name of FanDuel Sports NetworkYesterday -
Business - CNBC
Diamond Sports, FanDuel reach naming rights agreement for regional sports networks
Diamond Sports and FanDuel have reached a naming rights agreement for Diamond Sports' regional sports networks.Yesterday -
Politics - NBC News
Harris courts male voters on fantasy sports, sports betting and video game platforms
Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is ramping up efforts to court male voters two weeks before Election Day with ads on platforms frequented by men like fantasy sports, sports betting, sports ...Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
F1, Georgia-Texas make Austin the sports capital of the world
No. 1 Texas is hosting No. 5 Georgia and Formula 1 is in town: Austin is buzzing as the sports world descends on the Texas capital.Yesterday -
Tech - ABC News
‘Kindness’ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?
A wave of influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms have started specializing in a trend they call “kindness content,” which usually entails recording a charitable act like giving ...Yesterday - Tiktok -
World - The Guardian
Sports quiz of the week: perfect starts, cheating claims and England coaches
Test your knowledge of the past seven days in football, tennis, rugby, cricket, boxing and more Continue reading...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Real Madrid target met Barcelona’s sporting director in February – report
Barcelona have emerged as a fresh entrant in the race to sign Real Madrid target Alphonso Davies next summer.The Canadian international is one of Real Madrid’s top defensive targets for the summer ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Chat with Yahoo Sports NFL experts starting Thursday night for Broncos-Saints
Introducing Game Discussions, a new tool in the Yahoo Sports app that lets you mingle with our NFL experts as well as other fans. Here's how to use it.2 days ago - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
Statistical controversy is no crime
Collecting data and summarizing them with statistics is less straightforward than many believe.2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules
A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Georgia judge invalidates controversial new state election rules
The seven rules thrown out by a Georgia judge include one that required the number of ballots be hand-counted after the close of polls.2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
NBCUniversal to Stream Local Sports on Peacock, in Bid for Cord-Cutters
Regional channels carrying the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and other teams are to be made available on the streaming service.3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
TNT Sports to air new women's basketball league Unrivaled
Unrivaled, the new pro women's basketball league, will launch next year with games aired exclusively on Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT and truTV cable networks.3 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Chestnut Championship in England Is Roiled by Accusation of Cheating
Known as conkers in Britain, chestnuts are played in an annual championship there. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.3 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
'King Conker' accused of cheating, found with steel chestnut in pocket
A spokesperson for the World Conker Championships, in which competitors try to break their opponents' horse chestnut with their own, said it was investigating the allegations.3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy
A Hudson, Massachusetts restaurant apologized for serving World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis. Then the threats came.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Victoria's Secret show returns with Kate Moss and Tyra Banks after controversy
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was axed in 2019 after low ratings and criticism that it was sexist.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
The Diamondbacks are facing a climate problem. They aren’t alone among US sports teams
As the threats of climate change continue to become realities in new and sometimes terrifying ways, more and more teams and leagues will have to address the problem. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a ...3 days ago - Climate -
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Top stories - BBC News
Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film
The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The New York Times
A Very English Sporting Scandal: Did a Steel Conker Taint a Title?
Conkers are buckeye chestnuts that are part of an annual championship. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.4 days ago -
World - ABC News
World conkers tournament investigates claims of cheating with steel chestnut
The World Conker Championships says it's investigating allegations of cheating after this year’s men’s winner was found to have a steel chestnut in his pocket4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
What to know about California's controversial new law aimed at preventing gas price spikes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday signed into law a controversial slate of plans to tighten fuel refinery storage rules in an effort to prevent future fuel shortages and price spikes at ...4 days ago - California -
World - The Guardian
Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977. The World Conker Championships is investigating cheating allegations after the ...5 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
No QB controversy here: Why sticking with Quinn Ewers over Arch Manning was right move for Texas vs. Oklahoma
The Longhorns know that championships are won with experience at quarterback5 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
The Dark Spiral of a Modern Sports Gambler
He thought he had found a hack. Then the losses piled up, and Jordan Holt “couldn’t stop.”5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Italy sends first asylum seekers to Albania under controversial pact
Men from countries deemed safe are transferred to Albania to have asylum claims processed . The first people to be intercepted at sea by the Italian navy under a controversial migration deal with ...5 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
How the Jaquez family built a Mexican American sports dynasty
The next generation of Jaquezes -- siblings Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos -- are upholding the family tradition while staying connected to their roots.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Donald Trump pens 1am screed against controversial biopic The Apprentice
Former president calls film about his rise in real estate in 1970s and 80s a ‘politically disgusting hatchet job’. Donald Trump railed against a just released biopic about his life in a social ...5 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports 2024 midseason college football awards
Our midseason Heisman winner is an easy choice.5 days ago - College Football -
Sports - CBS Sports
Nick Sirianni tells off Eagles fans after win over Browns, creating another controversy that shouldn't exist
Sirianni continues to dig a deeper hole in Philadelphia5 days ago - NFL -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Canadiens: Bergevin's Controversial Call About Jean Béliveau
Marc Bergevin's reign at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens had its ups and downs but one particular call was puzzling to say the least.6 days ago