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Nadella, Narayen among tech CEOs investing in cricket’s American dream
Cricket may not be as popular a sport in the U.S. as elsewhere in the world, but some high-profile CEOs and investors are trying to change that. As the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S. for the first time, ramps up, investors have pumped nearly a billion dollars into their American ambition. […]
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PGA, Saudi-backed LIV in ‘active discussions’ one year after announcing proposed deal that rocked the golf world
The PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf have been in active discussions, according to a person familiar with the matter, one year after the two entities stunned the world and announced on CNBC that they had agreed in principle to join forces. The talks between the tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which […]
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Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter pleads guilty to gambling-related theft charges
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, leaves federal court in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 14, 2024. Mike Blake | Reuters The former translator for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal charges stemming from his multi-million-dollar thefts from the baseball icon. Ippei Mizuhara, 39, appeared in […]
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NBA, NHL voice concerns over future of Diamond Sports, as it tries to craft post-bankruptcy plan
A Bally Sports display is shown in the eighth inning of the game between the MLB’s Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 9, 2023. David Berding | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images The NBA and NHL are concerned over Diamond Sports’ future, and whether the regional sports […]
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Soccer star Mbappe reportedly set to receive bonus of at least $108 million in Real Madrid move
French soccer player Kylian Mbappe listens to French President as he arrives for a lunch at the team’s training camp, as part of the team’s preparation for the UEFA Euro 2024 European football championships in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on June 3, 2024. Sarah Meyssonnier | Afp | Getty Images French soccer star Kylian Mbappe will reportedly receive […]
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New basketball league Unrivaled lands star-studded investor lineup, aims to pay highest average salary in women’s pro league sports
Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx shoots a free throw during the game against the New York Liberty on May 25, 2024 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jordan Johnson | National Basketball Association | Getty Images A new women’s basketball league has attracted a star-studded roster of investors from the media and sports […]
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All fees dropped in opposition to golf champ Scottie Scheffler in Louisville case
Scottie Scheffler hits from the 6th tee through the Charles Schwab Problem at Colonial Country Club in Fort Well worth, Texas, on Might 23, 2024. Icon Sportswire | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images Kentucky prosecutors on Wednesday dropped all legal expenses versus golfing champ Scottie Scheffler related to his controversial arrest May well 17 as […]
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Grayson Murray dies at age 30 a working day soon after withdrawing from Colonial, PGA Tour states
May possibly 18: Grayson Murray of The United States plays his tee shot on the 12th hole during the 3rd round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 18, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Image by David Cannon/Getty Images) (Picture by David Cannon/Getty Illustrations or photos) Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday […]
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F1 dispute with Andretti International attracts in U.S. lawmakers
Previous race automobile driver Mario Andretti listens during a information convention on Might 01, 2024 in Washington, DC. Rep. John James (R-MI) hosted Andretti on Capitol Hill to answer to the Formulation 1 administration denying his loved ones and Basic Motors the chance to be part of the international motorsports series. Anna Moneymaker | Getty […]
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Scottie Scheffler circumstance: Officer broke policies by not turning on physique digital camera in golfer’s arrest, main says
Scottie Scheffler arrives to the course for the duration of the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, on May well 17, 2024. Ben Jared | PGA Tour | Getty Photographs A Louisville, Kentucky, police detective violated division plan by not activating his overall body digital camera throughout his […]
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