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The article examines lawsuits and concerns that FanDuel and DraftKings use VIP perks, data collection, and push notifications to keep gamblers betting even as losses mount. Industry representatives dispute claims of addictive design and cite responsible-gaming spending, while critics and a former employee describe retention tactics as predatory.
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The article argues Congress should pass the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act to preserve the NCAA’s educational-commercial model. It says lawsuits threaten college sports and that the bill would set uniform NIL rules, restrict transfers and pay-for-play, and grant antitrust immunity while adding athlete protections. It is an opinion piece advocating the legislation.
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Hammond, Indiana, has emerged as a serious contender to host the Chicago Bears’ new stadium, with the mayor saying a deal is in the 'red zone.' The article highlights how the city assembled land and how Indiana’s constitutionally enshrined property tax caps may give it an edge over Illinois.
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Former Roanoke College swimmer Lily Mullens criticized Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger after the State Board of Health withdrew a proposed regulation that would have restricted participation in female sports and private spaces to biological females. The article centers on Mullens and Olympian Réka György condemning the Democratic governor and praising former Gov. Youngkin's effort.
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The article criticizes Sen. Chris Murphy for framing opposition to college sports legislation as racially motivated, calling his claim partisan and factually unsupported. It defends the Protect College Sports Act and cites white transfer athletes and Black coaches to rebut Murphy's racial characterization.
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NC State fumbled in the end zone in the final seconds, allowing Vanderbilt to recover for a touchdown and a stunning 35-31 comeback win after trailing 17-0. The improbable finish was compared to other notable late-game college football blunders.
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The first Union Jack Classic at Wembley saw Arizona State beat Kansas 24-17 in a largely dull college football game, though the marching bands and crowd created a strong atmosphere. The match drew 46,532, below the promised 60,000, as the Big 12 eyed more European games.
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Betfred owner Fred Done warned he will end the bookmaker's rugby league sponsorship, and may withdraw horseracing backing, if the Budget raises taxes on betting shops and machine gaming. The article ties the threat to Prime Minister Andy Burnham's support for rugby league and prior Labour gambling-tax increases.
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The article describes a possible illegal immigration-adjacent joke by Pat McAfee on ESPN's College GameDay and frames the ensuing criticism as liberals overreacting. It defends McAfee's patriotic military tribute and dismisses left-leaning complaints as propaganda or humorlessness.
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A California high school's entire varsity football team and coaching staff were suspended for one game after the team mascot made obscene gestures following a rivalry win. The article relays the school's statement but repeatedly argues the punishment was an overreaction.
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President Trump quietly pardoned Eric Larson, a PGA caddy who served 11 years for dealing cocaine, allowing him to travel to the UK and caddy at the British Open. Larson and golfer Harris English praised the pardon, which Larson said came through the Justice Department’s formal pardon process.
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A Manchester United Muslim supporters group has called for co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family to leave the club, citing his recent comments on immigration and benefits as unacceptable. The article recounts Ratcliffe's past apology for saying the UK was 'colonised by immigrants' and notes his 2020 Monaco tax residency and 2016 Leave campaign.