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    Kalshi's logo is displayed on a smartphone placed on a reflective surface onto which a betting curve is projected in Creteil, France, on March 9, 2026, during a major scandal and a $54 million lawsuit concerning bets related to recent strikes in Iran. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE
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    Fox Frustrated by ESPN’s Lack of World Cup Coverage
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    Fox Frustrated by ESPN’s Lack of World Cup Coverage
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    World Cup Opens With Record TV Audiences for Fox, Telemundo
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