Thursday, June 11, 2026

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Jun 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against San Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox (4) during the fourth quarter of game four of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden

Leagues and Networks Are Going All In on America250

Celebrations include jersey patches, special uniforms, and dedicated programming.
June 11, 2026
In this photo illustration, a mobile device displays the Kalshi logo while a laptop displays the webpage of the prediction market platform in Copenhagen, Denmark, on February 10, 2026. (Photo by Kristian Tuxen Ladegaard Berg/NurPhoto)

CFTC’s Proposed Rules Won’t Quiet Prediction-Market Critics

Markets tied to physical altercations or referee decisions would be flagged.
June 11, 2026
June 10, 2026; Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.; Norway's Erling Haaland during training.

World Cup Ticket Prices Remain Stubbornly High As Games Begin

Average get-in resale prices are rising in every group-stage location.
June 11, 2026

Wimbledon Increases Purse by 20%, Remains Short of Player Demands

Players are seeking 22% of revenue at Grand Slams by 2030.
June 11, 2026