sporting

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 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

After operating without an executive structure a year ago, Newcastle now have a chief executive, David Hopkinson, and a sporting director, Ross Wilson, in place.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

David Quitian, an anthropologist specializing in sports, told AFP said De la Espriella was seeking to unite "sporting passion with political passion."

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“I’m not sad. It’s a sporting event and I lost. Bobby’s the new champion. Now I must take a walk and get some fresh air.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady