sports

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“I feel like LA28 gives the country something to organize around,” said Siegel, who hopes track and field can rise to be among the five most popular sports in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Prediction market firms, banned in some countries and facing scrutiny in the US over insider trading allegations, allow users to bet on the outcomes of events ranging from conflicts to sports, politics and elections.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

"We know in the world of sports when you see good performances and good results everyone thinks of success and people try to flatter you but when you lose it is a catastrophe," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The match was held at SoFi Stadium, which might be the most modern, most over-the-top sports venue on the planet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

I guess I can’t blame Chokecherry for that—this isn’t the only town to give some juvenile delinquent a free pass because he happens to be popular and good at sports.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman