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YouTube TV, ESPN, and Disney: the latest on the blackout
YouTube TV, ESPN, and Disney: the latest on the blackout ESPN, ABC, Nat Geo, and over 20 other Disney-owned channels went dark on YouTube TV due to a contract dispute between Google and Disney. Google accuses Disney of trying to raise prices for its customers to boost its own Hulu + Live TV and Fubo […]
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Cleveland Guardians’ pitchers indicted for rigging online bets
Cleveland Guardians’ pitchers indicted for rigging online bets Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on charges of rigging online bets, including wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy. The two pitchers allegedly agreed to throw specific types and speeds of pitches in exchange for bribes and kickback payments, with unnamed […]
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How the explosion of prop betting threatens the integrity of pro sports
How the explosion of prop betting threatens the integrity of pro sports The explosion of prop betting in professional sports threatens the integrity of the games, as individual players can control the outcome of certain bets. The popularity of prop bets has led to a worldwide sports gambling industry that has experienced explosive growth and […]
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Team sports lower blood pressure for people with chronic diseases
Team sports lower blood pressure for people with chronic diseases A new study published in the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology found that team sports can significantly lower blood pressure for people with high blood pressure and chronic conditions such as COPD and type 2 diabetes. The 12-week training program, which involved twice weekly […]
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Japan’s sumo association turns 100 – but the sport’s rituals have a much older role shaping ideas about the country
Japan’s sumo association turns 100 – but the sport’s rituals have a much older role shaping ideas about the country Sumo wrestling has been a part of Japanese culture for centuries, but its rituals have roots in Shinto practices that date back even further. The sport’s popularity in Japan was initially overshadowed by baseball, which […]
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Baseball returns to a Japanese American detention camp after a historic ball field was restored
Baseball returns to a Japanese American detention camp after a historic ball field was restored Baseball returns to Manzanar Relocation Center, a Japanese American detention camp during WWII, after an 80-year hiatus. The restoration was spearheaded by Dan Kwong, a descendant of a detainee, and features custom 1940s-style uniforms and vintage equipment. The Manzanar Relocation […]
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Wings, booze and heartbreak – what my research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom
Wings, booze and heartbreak – what my research says about the hidden costs of sports fandom Research suggests that being a sports fan can have negative effects on physical health, particularly among the most committed fans. The relationship between fandom and physical health isn’t just about excessive drinking or unhealthy eating; it’s also about emotional […]
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Why Major League Baseball keeps coming back to Japan
Why Major League Baseball keeps coming back to Japan Major League Baseball (MLB) has been returning to Japan for over 100 years, with a rich history dating back to the late 19th century when baseball was introduced to the country during the Meiji Restoration. The MLB-Japan series in 2025 was a massive financial success, generating […]
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Oakland baseball team allows AI manager to step in
Oakland baseball team allows AI manager to step in The Oakland Ballers, an independent baseball team in the Pioneer League, recently allowed an AI manager to call their game. This experiment marks one of the first times AI has been used as a manager in professional sports. Major League Baseball (MLB) announced last week that […]
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Why is the object of golf to play as little golf as possible?
Why is the object of golf to play as little golf as possible? Golf’s objective is to play as little golf as possible by achieving the lowest score on each hole, which is determined by the par rating of the course. In golf, every shot counts, and there are no do-overs or second chances, making […]
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