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Shaq pours cold water on WNBA’s gambling post, reflects on players’ ‘professional jealousy’ of Caitlin Clark
Shaquille O'Neal weighed in on the Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers wager the “professional jealousy” Caitlin Clark has faced in the WNBA.
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Fox Appears to Block NFL’s Effort to Re-Do Massive Rights Deal
Did Lachlan Murdoch just tackle the NFL? The Fox CEO on Thursday surprised investors by announcing that Fox’s current deal with the National Football League would remain as is through its end after the 2029 season, despite the league’s recent interest in using an “opt-out” clause baked into the 11-year pacts it struck with all…
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How Cambodia became the first Asian country to hit an elusive HIV target
The United Nations has set a goal for near universal HIV diagnosis and treatment for all by 2030. No country in Asia has hit the mark — until this year.
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Social media explodes as WNBA star Kelsey Plum leaps into the arms of opposing coach during play
Kelsey Plum barreled into opposing coach Karl Smesko's arms during the Phoenix-Atlanta game, and social media could not stop talking about the moment.
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Barcelona ready to move for Rodri but Alvarez deal remains stalled
Barcelona are weighing up whether to rival Real Madrid in the pursuit of Manchester City’s Rodri, even as their efforts to sign Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid remain stuck. Real have held weeks of talks with the Spain captain but have yet to strike a deal, giving Barça an opening after Frenkie de Jong’s knee…
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Swansea sign Scotland striker Stewart
Swansea City sign free agent Ross Stewart on a three-year deal following the Scotland striker’s departure from Southampton.
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114 days and counting – how damaging is Alcaraz’s wrist injury?
Carlos Alcaraz’s ability to defend his US Open title is in serious doubt after he withdrew from the upcoming Cincinnati Open, extending an absence caused by a wrist injury that has now kept him out of competitive tennis for 114 days. The 22-year-old, who completed the career Grand Slam in January by beating Novak Djokovic…
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London submits bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
London has submitted its final bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with the host city set to be confirmed in September. The bid is being led by Athletic Ventures, a partnership between UK Athletics, London Marathon Events and the Great Run Company, who see the event as a key part of the “Olympic…
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Ex-Argentina forward Pato’s consortium to take over Northampton
A consortium including former Brazil and AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato is set to buy a majority stake in League Two side Northampton Town, BBC Sport understands. The takeover marks a significant moment for the Cobblers, who were relegated to the fourth tier last season after finishing bottom of League One, and follows chairman Kelvin…
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Fox Ad Revenue Surges In June Quarter On World Cup
Fox reported a sharp rise in advertising revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter, driven by its broadcast of the FIFA Men’s World Cup, as total company revenue climbed 28% to $4.21 billion for the quarter ending in June. The results underline the commercial value of major live sports rights to traditional broadcasters at a time…