NCAA President Charlie Baker is doing his part to crack down on “sports betting issues,” urging state lawmakers Wednesday to ban prop betting on college athletics. Amid a wave of gambling issues at both the collegiate and pro levels, Baker released a statement on social media urging states to ban prop betting, wagers placed on individual players’ statistical performances during …
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Tennis icon Martina Navratilova has been a major proponent of fairness in women’s sports and on Tuesday spoke out again against transgender athletes competing in the female space. Navratilova responded to posts about transgender women competing in an Australian soccer league. The Flying Bats FC, the club in question, won the Beryl Ackroyd Cup. The team also received a check …
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The Kansas City Chiefs are mourning the loss of one of their own after announcing that former cheerleader Krystal “Krissy” Anderson died shortly after giving birth to her daughter last week. She was 40. The Chiefs Cheer team shared the heartbreaking news on social media last week. Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders perform during the Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs …
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The NFL’s relationship with streaming platforms is once again in the National Radio Hall of Famer and ESPN contributor Chris “Mad Dog” Russo’s crosshairs. During one of his routine appearances on ESPN’s “First Take,” Russo unleashed on the league’s decision to place its historic game in São Paulo, Brazil, on the Peacock streaming service. The season opening game is scheduled …
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Hughes Norton, Tiger Woods’ first agent, is ready to spill on a grudge he’s had since he was fired decades ago by the golf superstar. As Woods broke into professional golf at the ripe age of 20 in 1996, Norton was there to assist him, especially when it came to endorsements. He was key in getting deals for Woods with …
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After Bud Light began an ad campaign featuring transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney and sending a can of Bud Light decorated with Mulvaney’s face to the influencer, the historic brand was canceled by many consumers. Late last month, parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev said revenue in the U.S. market declined by 9.5% in 2023 and dropped by 17.3% in the fourth quarter …
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The latest raid on the home of rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs has crossed into the sports world. A former Syracuse basketball player, who is accused of working as a “mule” for Combs, was arrested on Monday in Miami on drug charges. Brendan Paul, 25, was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of a controlled substance. The suit …
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American soccer great Alexi Lalas questioned NBC News’ decision to drop former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel from its network after only a few days. The decision came following backlash from on-air talent like Rachel Maddow, Chuck Todd and others. Lalas wondered why it wasn’t up to the staff to “publicly destroy her on air” if she was truly as “deplorable” …
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NFL team owners voted to make a massive overhaul of the kickoff rules on Tuesday, with 29 of them favoring the change and three others voting against the proposal. San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York was among the three who voted against the new kickoff rules, which takes a page out of the rebooted XFL’s rules. He explained why he …
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Baseball season is here, and fans are getting ready to “root, root, root for the home team” while they enjoy classic (and not so classic) stadium snacks. All MLB stadiums offer staple items like Cracker Jacks, hot dogs, burgers and cold beer, but every location puts its own twist on classic food and drink items. Take a look at some …
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