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Lee Corso puts on the Brutus helmet as he makes his final pick between Kirk Herbstreit and Pat McAfee prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.
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Pat McAfee in Early Extension Talks With ESPN

McAfee’s current five-year deal with ESPN isn’t up until 2028.
June 1, 2026
Reuters FILE PHOTO: Kalshi logo appears in this illustration created on April 22, 2026.

DraftKings Cofounder ‘Loves’ Prediction Markets Despite Attacks

Matt Kalish credits Kalshi with fighting legal and regulatory battles for the entire industry.
June 1, 2026
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DraftKings Cofounder: Kalshi Is Years Away From Competitive Product

Kalshi responded with a gif from the movie “Mean Girls.”
May 18, 2026
May 9, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Sports are shown on TVs behind the bar as guests enjoy the grand opening of DraftKings Sports & Social in the Short North. Though there are no on-site betting windows, eligible customers can place bets through the DraftKings app.

Gambling Layoffs Pile Up As Sports Betting Industry Recalibrates

Penn Entertainment headlines three companies with layoffs this week.
May 15, 2026