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Gareth Bale Launches Sports Fund, Still Eyeing Cardiff Bid

“It’s about being patient, finding the right club, and the right path for us to take.”
Aug 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; A general view of the MLB logo before the start of a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

Sportradar Refutes Claims It Works With Illegal Betting Companies

The company is an integrity monitor for leagues including the NBA and MLB.
Jul 25, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; FanDuel Sportsbook at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment.

Warren Buffett Calls Sports Betting a ‘Tax on Stupidity’

The billionaire doesn’t like “things that make a sucker out of people.”

Want to Own a 100-Year-Old Austrian Soccer Team for $500?

Vestible’s first team is Kapfenberger SV 1919.

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Why U.S. Open Host Sites Are on a 25-Year Plan

The U.S. Open has already picked out 22 future sites through 2051.
Wisconsin Badgers forward Laila Edwards, left, and defender Caroline Harvey celebrate after Edwards scored against the Minnesota Gophers in the first period in a game Saturday, February 8, 2025, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wisconsin.
June 15, 2026

Two Rookies Are Rewriting Women’s Hockey Stardom

Their platforms are a mutual boon for the PWHL and its players.
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June 5, 2026

How Sports Became Ground Zero for AI Slop

The category is the perfect breeding ground for AI content churn.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group A - Germany v Luxembourg - Rhein-Neckar-Arena, Sinsheim, Germany - October 10, 2025 Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann
June 4, 2026

‘Weird Corners of the World’: How to Find a World Cup Coach

National associations look for a winning record—and also hope for serendipity.
Landon Donovan discusses the state of youth soccer with Front Office Sports.

Landon Donovan Sounds Alarm on Youth Soccer Culture

Donovan believes an early emphasis on winning has harmed youth soccer.
Brendan Sorsby runs with the ball during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
June 16, 2026

Sorsby Brings Unprecedented Intrigue to NFL Supplemental Draft

No players other than Sorsby have entered the supplemental draft.
June 16, 2026

MLB Warns Giants Pitchers Over Writing on Pride Caps

The Giants celebrated Pride Night on Friday.
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Midge Purce Sounds Off on the Trinity Rodman Rule

Midge Purce discusses the Rodman Rule and the future of NWSL.
June 16, 2026

Serena and Venus Williams Will Play Wimbledon Doubles

Williams made her return to doubles action earlier this month.
June 12, 2026

NiJaree Canady Signs AUSL Deal After Brief Holdout

Canady missed her team’s two opening games.
June 12, 2026

Mickelson’s Future In Golf Even Murkier After Latest Incident

The golfer has been kicked out of a California country club.
Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts to his score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena
June 12, 2026

Tatum Leaves Door Open for St. Louis WNBA Expansion Bid

The Celtics star wouldn’t comment directly, but also didn’t deny his involvement.