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Golden Tempo wins the 152nd Kentucky Derby
Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 02, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael Reaves | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Golden Tempo stormed to victory at the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, […]
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Why you won’t find Kentucky Derby bets on prediction platforms
The biggest horse race in the country, the Kentucky Derby, takes place Saturday in Louisville. If you’re looking to make a wager on Kalshi, Polymarket or another prediction platform around the event — you’re out of luck. There are no Kentucky Derby event contracts offered on the major prediction platforms, which host contracts on everything […]
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Apollo Sports Capital and Tom Dundon make landmark $225 million investment in pickleball
Ben Johns comes over to the right side to hit a dink shot against Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquine in the 2026 PPA Carvana Mesa Cup finals match of the Pro Mixed Doubles Division at Arizona Athletic Grounds on February 22, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. Bruce Yeung | Getty Images Pickleball Inc., the new parent […]
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U.S. senators ban themselves from prediction markets trading
“Bets Off Act” signage as Representative Greg Casar, a Democrat from Texas, left, and Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, speak during a news conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a rule […]
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Pricey NFL, NBA ownership stakes are pushing investors to smaller leagues and driving valuations higher
Trinity Rodman #2 of Washington Spirit evades Sarah Schupansky #11 of Gotham FC during the NWSL Championship 2025 final between Washington Spirit and NJ/NY Gotham FC at PayPal Park on November 22, 2025 in San Jose, California. Lyndsay Radnedge/isi Photos | Isi Photos | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the […]
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF to end funding of LIV Golf league after this season
A general scene of LIV Golf signage during Day Three at LIV Michigan at The Cardinal at Saint John’s on Aug. 24, 2025 in Plymouth, Michigan. Michael Miller | ISI Photos | Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will end funding of the LIV Golf league after the 2026 season, two people familiar with […]
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The Masters has become the biggest event of the year for private jet companies
Vista House, a private home in Westlake, Georgia, sponsored by Vista Global during the Masters. Credit: VistaJet A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Private jet companies are rolling out […]
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DOJ launches probe into NFL over media rights packages and antitrust concerns
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the NFL over potential anticompetitive tactics, a government official told CNBC. The investigation stems from questions about “affordability for consumers and creating an even playing field for providers,” the official said. The government’s investigation comes as the NFL is looking to renegotiate media rights deals […]
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Amazon debuts Masters coverage, becoming the tournament’s fourth-ever media partner
Key Points Amazon Prime Video will have two hours of exclusive Masters coverage, from 1 p.m. ET to 3 p.m. ET, on Thursday and Friday. Amazon will not have any tie-ins with its ecommerce business during the broadcast. Rather, it will adhere by the Masters’ strict broadcasting rules. Amazon is only the fourth media partner […]
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Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn doesn’t rule out the 2030 games: ‘I would only do it if I could be fast’
Lindsey Vonn is recovering from a crash that nearly cost the decorated alpine skier her leg, but Vonn said this week she’s not ruling out a return to the Olympics in 2030, when she’d be 45 years old. In an interview with CNBC Sport, the Olympic gold medalist said she would consider making one final […]
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