sports

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The juxtaposition of events — escalating geopolitical pressure abroad and the promotion of a high-profile combat sports spectacle at home — has drawn attention for its optics.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

That was among his many responsibilities in a career that spanned 51 years, where he first picked up litter then picked up everyone from celebrities to sports heroes to ex-presidents as the club’s top chauffeur.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Prediction markets let users bet on yes-or-no questions about future events in areas ranging from politics to business to sports and popular culture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“This is our next frontier,” said Jeremy Cooper, vice president of mountain sports development at Boyne Resorts, which runs nine resorts in North America.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

Reggie, who declared he wasn’t a sports fan, read a book by someone named Nietzsche.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty