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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.”55 minutes 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 -
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 -
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 - ESPN
ALCS, NLCS takeaways: Guardians win thriller over Yankees; Dodgers rout Mets
Here's your one-stop shop after all of MLB's final four teams took the field today.Yesterday - MLB -
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 -
Top stories - BBC News
South Africa smash three boundaries in three balls to close on victory
Watch as South Africa hit 14 runs off three balls, having gone 26 balls without a boundary during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Dubai.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 -
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 -
Tech - VentureBeat
Electronic Gaming Monthly Compendium smashes Kickstarter goal on day one
Electronic Gaming Monthly's print magazine gets the Kickstarter tribute, with backers crushing its initial goal within hours.3 days ago -
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 - The Guardian
Smash-and-grab for Socceroos as they earn precious point in Japan
Australia eke out 1-1 draw to end hosts run of nine wins An own goal at each end decides World Cup qualifier Just 22 days ago, on the day he was announced as the new coach of the Socceroos, Tony ...4 days ago - Japan -
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 -
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 ...4 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 -
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 -
Top stories - BBC News
Footballer's kneecap smashed in baseball bat attack
Joel Collins was attacked by a group with baseball bats and other weapons at the game on Saturday.5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports 2024 midseason college football awards
Our midseason Heisman winner is an easy choice.5 days ago - College Football -
World - The Guardian
Ruth Chepngetich smashes marathon world record by nearly two minutes in Chicago
Kenyan also won Chicago Marathon in 2021 and 2022 Tributes paid to late Kelvin Kiptum in race Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women’s world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago ...6 days ago