sporting

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Economist Andrew Zimbalist studies the impact of international sporting events like the World Cup and the Olympics on host cities, and on the whole it’s a bad deal economically, he says.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

When Brian Rizzo went to the 1994 World Cup as a teenager, it opened his eyes to the power of the planet’s largest sporting event.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But most of the prediction-market growth has been tied to betting on sporting events.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

From stunning goals and shocking interviews to unforgettable celebrations, some sporting moments are made to be watched, not just read about.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It’s the one paper that carries sporting news from America.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin