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The Guardian - World
How Australians became the world’s biggest gamblers
The prevalence of slot machines – known as pokies – in pubs and clubs across the country and betting on sport has created a culture of wagering . It is a quiet night in Fairfield, in Sydney’s ...1 hour ago -
ABC News - Sports
France wins gold in blind football at Paralympics under Eiffel Tower lights
France has defeated Argentina 3-2 on penalties under the lights of the Eiffel Tower for the gold medal in blind football on the penultimate day of the Paralympic Games1 hour ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
A sad reality sets in for USMNT pre-2026 World Cup: empty seats, dull friendlies, loss to Canada
The USMNT lost 2-1 to Canada in the first of many boring friendlies in the buildup to the 2026 World Cup.2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Paris 2024 Paralympics day 10: Cockroft strikes gold, athletics, basketball and more – as it happened
GB’s men’s wheelchair basketball team endured a heartbreaking loss to Team USA. Some great pictures in this gallery from yesterday (Day 9 of 10). It includes GB’s Alfie Hewett, who returns to ...3 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Paul Goldsmith dies at 98: Prolific American race car driver famous for racing at Indianapolis 500 passes away
Goldsmith was the oldest living veteran of the Indianapolis 5004 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
23XI Racing skips deadline to sign charter deal
23XI Racing, the NASCAR team co-owned by Michael Jordan, says it has skipped a deadline to sign a new charter agreement with the sanctioning body because "it did not have an opportunity to fairly ...4 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Michael Jordan's NASCAR team skips the deadline to sign a new revenue model with racing series
23XI Racing says it skipped a deadline to sign a new charter agreement with NASCAR because “it did not have an opportunity to fairly bargain” for a new contract5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘Should we let them sink or swim?’: Our daughter and son-in-law spend more than they earn. Should I intervene?
“She had two rounds of IVF before she had a successful pregnancy. It cost $90,000, which has wiped out most of their savings.”5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Trump courts voters in battleground Wisconsin
With less than two months until Election Day, former President Trump will make a campaign stop in Wisconsin Saturday, continuing his appeal to voters in critical swing states. The event comes one ...6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing one of two teams to not sign NASCAR's new charter agreement
NASCAR's current franchising agreement with its teams expires at the end of the season.7 hours ago - NFL -
The New York Times - Sports
How the World’s Second Tallest Man Spiked Iran to Paralympic Gold
Morteza Mehrzad, who is over eight feet tall, scored 27 points in the sitting volleyball final.8 hours ago - Iran -
The Guardian - World
Sérgio Mendes, the musician who left Brazil to bring the sounds of his country to the world
The man who made bossa nova an international sensation has died at 83, after a 60-year, 35-album career that straddled musical genres. Bringing Brazilian music to the world and the world to ...8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Brazil edge Ecuador as Rodrygo strike ends winless World Cup qualifying run
Brazil 1-0 Ecuador, Díaz rescues Colombia in Peru Uruguay held by Paraguay in Suárez farewell Rodrygo scored the winning goal in the first half as Brazil defeated Ecuador 1-0 in Curitiba to ...10 hours ago - World Cup -
CBS News - Top stories
How to watch the Colorado vs. Nebraska NCAA college football game today
The Colorado Buffaloes face the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Week 2 of the 2024 NCAA college football season.11 hours ago - College Football -
BBC News - Top stories
MI6 and CIA chiefs: World order under biggest threat since Cold War
The MI6 and CIA chiefs, who made their first public appearance together, warn of challenges such as the war in Ukraine, Islamic State, Israel-Gaza conflict and the rise of China.11 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
How San Marino, the world's worst team, ended their 20-year wait for a win
Waiting 20 years to win is a long time for any team, even the worst in the world. But it made San Marino's victory over Liechtenstein even more special.12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Hannah Cockroft races away from field to claim ninth Paralympic gold
Cockroft wins T34 800m by more than seven seconds Cyclist Graham sprints to victory in men’s C1-3 road race Hannah Cockroft stormed to the ninth gold of her Paralympics career with a huge ...14 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
US presidential polls: Harris leads Trump nationally, but key swing state races tighter
Race so close in swing states one commentator this week called it the ‘equivalent of a knife fight in a phone booth’. As next week’s crucial presidential debate looms into view, Kamala Harris has ...14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS Sports - Sports
WNBA standings, playoff picture, schedule: Sky, Dream get big wins in race for final playoff spot
Chicago, Atlanta, Washington and Dallas are all still alive with just a few games remaining19 hours ago - WNBA -
The New York Times - World
Indonesia Is One of the World’s Biggest Sources of Catholic Priests
A seminary on Flores, a Catholic-majority island in Indonesia, ordains so many priests that a lot of them go abroad to serve the faithful.19 hours ago - Indonesia -
ABC News - Sports
Rodrygo scores and Brazil beats Ecuador 1-0 in South American World Cup qualifying
Real Madrid star Rodrygo scored a goal in the first half and Brazil defeated Ecuador 1-0 to end a three-match losing streak in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup19 hours ago - World Cup -
The New York Times - Sports
What a Rough Second Half Means for World Series Hopefuls
In the wild-card era, only one team has survived a losing record after the All-Star break and still won the World Series.20 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A New York judge postponed Trump's sentencing in his hush-money case until after the November election, giving the former president a victory as he heads into the final leg of the race for the White House.
A New York judge postponed Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case until after the November election, giving the former president a victory as he heads into the final leg of the race for the ...20 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Bill Burns and Richard Moore: Intelligence partnership helps the US and UK stay ahead in an uncertain world
Technological advantage is key to ensuring the special relationship maintains its lead20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Hunter Woodhall sprints to gold in men's 400m T62 race at 2024 Paris Paralympics
Woodhall earned his first Paralympic gold and ran to celebrate with wife — and fellow member of Team USA — Tara Davis-Woodhall.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Court Says Red Lobster Can Swim Out of Bankruptcy and Restructure
The seafood restaurant chain, now weighed down by $300 million in debt, gets the green light to exit Chapter 11 protection under a CEO with a plan to recapture its past glory.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
In Tracy Schorn’s World, Getting Cheated On Makes You a ‘Chump’
And if you’re the side piece, you’re a “schmoopie.” Welcome to Tracy Schorn’s one-of-a-kind vision of infidelity.Yesterday