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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.”

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

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.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Yahoo Sports AM: Yankees on the brink

In today's edition: Dodgers go up 3-0, Steelers extend Monday night winning streak, WNBA firing spree, the Tommy John World Series, Messi for MVP, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Yahoo Sports AM: Hometown hero

In today's edition: Volpe's big night, every NFL starting QB this century, NBA power rankings, exploring the Tour de France route, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Sporting ending was written like this - Amorim

Manchester United's incoming head coach Ruben Amorim reflects on a dream departure from Sporting, but warns of "different world" in the Premier League.

Man gets life for 1975 murder of teen who "fought for her life"

Although Mitchell's cause of death was ruled as drowning, police say the autopsy report suggested that she "had fought for her life."

The 'October Theory' of Changing Your Life

As part of the “October Theory” trend, people are rethinking their approach to the last three months of the year. They’re mostly using it as a time to set goals and reflect.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 20

Hammer attack murderer jailed for at least 37 years

A judge calls Jack Crawley, who murdered Paul Taylor, a "highly dangerous man".

Mum's 'nightmare' after deaths of son and daughter just months apart

Ten years on from the end of British combat operations in Afghanistan, a mother tells of her loss.

Donald Trump: A remarkable life in pictures

From his childhood in New York to his triumphant 2024 campaign - a look at the 78-year-old's life.

My husband is seriously competitive in our weekly bridge matches. Am I abnormal not to care if I win or lose?

The question isn’t who is most normal, says Eleanor Gordon-Smith, but rather whether you can understand each other’s perspective. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email My husband and I ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Carefree England shrug off defeats but lack of competition for batters is stark | Simon Burnton

What are the repercussions of failure in England’s Test team? For the batting lineup, the answer is not always clear. “‘It’s about mindset,” Brendon McCullum said, early on Saturday afternoon, ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

2025 NFL Draft order: New No. 1 after Patriots stun Jets, but there's lots of competition for the top spot

A look at the current draft order

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Fate Brought Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers Together. Competition Keeps Them Going.

When Washington and New York face off for the second time this season, the former L.S.U. teammates will be ready for the banter.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Japan Has a Tow Truck Competition Where Pros Race to Gently Tip Over Cars

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

NFL midseason grades: Vikings are surprise, Lions are class of a super-competitive NFC North

Here's how the Vikings, Lions, Packers and Bears are grading out at the halfway point.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

NWSL Playoffs: Temwa Chawinga and Barbra Banda help league go global, stay competitive in women's soccer

Chawinga and Banda scored 20 and 13 goals, respectively, in the 2024 NWSL regular season

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Yahoo Sports 2024 midseason college football awards

Our midseason Heisman winner is an easy choice.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

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.”

Sports - The New York Times - October 19

The Trade for Deshaun Watson Is Officially the Worst in Sports History

Watson has played his last snap as a member of the Browns. The damage is only beginning, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Badminton and hockey miss out as Commonwealth Games sports confirmed

The scaled-down games will feature 10 sports across four venues between 23 July and 2 August 2026.

It’s up to the attorneys general now to save college sports

Attorneys general, as the charged guardians of consumer protections, have the power to force institutions, collectives and coaches to make good on their promises.

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Yahoo Sports AM: The NFC North is a juggernaut

In today's edition: The best division in football, the Intuit Dome is open for business, Vancouver advances in MLS Cup Playoffs, Kennesaw State stuns Liberty, when jury duty calls, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Yahoo Sports AM: All eyes on the Mountain West

In today's edition: Boise State vs. UNLV, previewing the World Series with MLB Network's Mark DeRosa, Rams upset Vikings, the NFL's favorite snack, and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Sporting confirm Man Utd interest in Amorim

Manchester United are interested in appointing Sporting boss Ruben Amorim as their new manager and are willing to pay his 10m euros (£8.3m) release clause, the Portuguese club say.

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