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2K launches new studio to build its ‘next blockbuster sports franchise’

2K is launching a new AAA game development studio, Small Axe Studios, with an ambitious goal: to build the company's "next blockbuster sports franchise," according to a LinkedIn post. The post doesn't explicitly say what sport this new game will focus on. But…

The CEO of Bluesky Says He Wants Less of a Focus on Liberal Politics (and More Sports)

Some on Bluesky don’t seem to have noticed the “sports” part.

Suunto’s New Smartwatch Can Warn You About Incoming Storms

The Suunto Core 2 packs in an altimeter, barometer, and compass into a sports watch that's Bluetooth-enabled.

Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale

The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars and sports on top of work, appointments, and other responsibilities. It’s easy for things to slip through the cracks, but Skylight’s shared smart calendars…

'Would Beckham do it?' - Fury stands by Thailand fight

Tyson Fury says modern-day sports stars think they are "bigger than they actually are" after choosing to fight in front of just 1,500 fans in Thailand.

The transgender row surrounding the WNBA

After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 23, #668

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 23, No. 668.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 29, #674

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 29, #674.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 1, #677

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 677 for Saturday, Aug. 1.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 30, #675

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 30, No. 675

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 28, #673

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 28, No. 673.

Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 3, #679

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 3, No. 679.

Consortium in talks to buy Liverpool minority stake

A consortium led by British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia expresses an interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool.

The CEOs, founders, and billionaires spotted at the World Cup final

Steel tycoons, sports executives, and creator entrepreneurs were among the VIP guests in New Jersey.

Apple Sports App Updated With Additional Soccer Leagues Following 2026 FIFA World Cup

Apple Sports was updated today with support for additional soccer leagues in Asia and Europe, plus the ability to see formations across most soccer leagues. The update arrives just one day after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. …

Samsung’s HDR10 Plus Advanced is launching this month on Prime Video

After previewing HDR10 Plus Advanced late last year, Samsung's not-Dolby Vision 2 spec will launch globally on Amazon's Prime Video this month. The first TVs announced with support are Samsung's 2026 lineup, which will be able to make use of the extra metadat…

I visited the elite United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. An 8-minute ceremony gave me goosebumps.

The 90-minute tour brings visitors inside a sports complex, the world's largest dormitory, and the Naval Academy's landmark chapel.

LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal

The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.

Jordan Rothstein Is Building SmackTok for the Next Era of Social Sports Gaming

After growing up with a family legacy in sports betting, Jordan Rothstein is building SmackTok around community, creators and game day

Y Combinator turned a sports arena into AI's biggest pep rally

Y Combinator filled the Chase Center with aspiring founders for its annual Startup School. Some compared it to a megachurch.

Auk Mini 2 Indoor Smart Garden Review: Better Where It Counts

Auk’s Mini 2 improves on the original model with better lights, a sleeker design, and fun new colors.

Risk and recreation: US sports betting soars, marijuana use multiplies

Why Women's Sports are a Billion-Dollar Business Opportunity

Olympic track gold medalist Dawn Harper-Nelson and ATHLOS founder Alexis Ohanian discuss the rapidly rising popularity of female athletes, the massive social...

Why stadium food is so expensive

Food and drinks at most sports stadiums cost significantly more than they do outside the venue, but new laws could make concessions more affordable.

I was laid off from Nike after 20 years. 3 actions helped me land a new executive role within months.

A 58-year-old VP shares how he landed a new executive role at DICK'S Sporting Goods after being laid off from a major sports brand.

EA Sports FC 27 Just Revealed An Even More Expensive ‘Ultimate Plus’ Edition For $150

Why make the game better to sell more copies when you can just fleece diehard fans instead?

New York City Council Opens Investigation Into Prediction Markets Over Predatory Marketing Practices

The council sent letters requesting information from Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan.

Jeff Bezos buys part of Liverpool Football Club

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos now owns a slice of Liverpool Football Club.

49ers coach says his Tesla was on Autopilot when he crashed

Four weeks ago, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in an accident near downtown Palo Alto. At the time Shanahan said only that the accident was his fault. But during a recent press conference he shared more details about the incident, includ…

Disney Plus tries a new AI-powered search

Disney is testing a new AI-powered tool for Disney Plus that uses a natural language search, a voice query, or a suggested prompt to create a customized row of show and movie recommendations. Disney Plus, like other streaming services, can recommend shows to …

‘EA Sports FC’, el oráculo futbolero por excelencia: predijo al campeón del mundo por quinta vez consecutiva

El gol de Ferrán Torres en el inicio del segundo tiempo extra contra Argentina no solo permitió la coronación de España como campeón del mundo. También extendió la racha de EA Sports FC, que por quinto Mundial consecutivo predijo al ganador de la Copa del Mun…

‘EA Sports FC 27’ revela su portada, otra vez con una estrella del Real Madrid, antes de su anuncio oficial

Con el Mundial ya concluido, Electronic Arts se prepara para presentar formalmente en sociedad la próxima edición de su popular saga de fútbol: EA Sports FC 27. Si bien la revelación oficial de la nueva entrega del videojuego se dará en un par de días, la com…

WATCH: Inside Fanatics Fest and the skyrocketing sports card industry

ABC News’ Perry Russom reports from Fanatics Fest in NYC on how sports cards were once considered a childish hobby, but are now estimated to be a nearly $20 billion industry.

Tony Romo put on leave at CBS Sports following arrest

Tony Romo has been put on leave from his role at CBS Sports, the network said in a statement on Friday.

‘EA Sports FC 27’ vuelve a probar suerte con el fútbol callejero y estrena la edición más cara de la historia de la saga

Tal y como se esperaba, Electronic Arts ha presentado oficialmente EA Sports FC 27, la nueva entrega de su saga de juegos de fútbol. El nuevo título mantiene mucho de lo ya conocido de entregas previas, pero incorpora mejoras de jugabilidad y estrena una nuev…

The American Sports Plutocracy Is Bullshit

American sports laws amount to a kind of out-in-the-open conspiracy to help a lucky few billionaires get much, much richer

Jalen Brunson Still Asks His Parents for Advice on Big Purchases

At the Wall Street Journal's inaugural WSJ Sports event, New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson shares that he stills calls his parents for guidance when maki...

Missouri proposal would create nation's toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments

Over the past several years, Missouri voters have amended the state constitution to create abortion rights, legalize marijuana and sports betting and expand...

Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Lakers

In a statement, former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner said they "were deeply honored" by the opportunity.

Money problems and broken dreams - why is it so hard to run a cycling team?

The Hess women's cycling team was owned by a rich benefactor with a background in high finance - so how did they end up failing to pay riders and staff?

Move over, Super Bowl? There's an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming

The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and in Spanish on Telemundo, as well as on the Fox Sports app and streaming in Spanish on Peacock. It's expected to run for about 11 minutes.

I took a month of unpaid leave to look after my daughter for the summer holiday

Like many parents, Natalie and her husband had to combine organised childcare and annual leave to cope with the six-week break.

Referees Can Make Up to $3,000 a Game. But Nobody Wants the Job.

There's a nationwide shortage of referees and umpires, and the pay is better than most people would think.

Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away

Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.

State Judge to Kalshi: Your Sports Betting Is Obviously Illegal

Kalshi is clearly violating Washington state laws against ‘illegal gambling, sports wagering, and bookmaking,’ a judge wrote.

Price-hiked iPads are a little cheaper right now

A number of Apple products got more expensive last month, so we’re happy to find deals wherever and whenever we can. If you’re searching for a high-end iPad, one of the more notable deals currently happening is on the 13-inch iPad Pro M5 with 512GB of storage…

Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports

The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.

Peacock to Be Included With YouTube Premium In Major Streaming Tie-Up

YouTube Premium will include Peacock Premium at no extra charge beginning in early 2027. "The deal brings a slew of premium content to the [$15.99 per month] YouTube Premium subscription, including live sports like the NFL, NBA and MLB and entertainment like …

New York sues Kalshi for allegedly running an ‘illegal gambling operation’

New York is suing Kalshi over claims the prediction market is running "an illegal gambling operation." In the lawsuit, New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Kalshi of violating state laws by accepting wagers without a license from the state's gaming…

HBO Max is putting on vertical shorts

Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing a vertical video feed to HBO Max to help you find something new to watch. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Peacock already offer TikTok-like vertical video feeds to surface content that might be interesting…

Spotify Running Mode helps match tunes to tempo

Spotify has introduced a new Running Mode feature that makes it easier to curate playlists around your workout goals, music tastes, and desired beats per minute (BPM). The aim is to help you "spend less time hunting for the right music and more time moving," …

You don't need a TV app to stream 10,000 free movies on Google’s Freeplay right now

Google TV Freeplay just added 10,000+ free on-demand movies and 300+ live channels directly to your home screen, giving paid streaming apps a real run for their money without costing you a dime.

Trump’s Patriot Games are billed as a youth sports contest. They’re also a test of patriotic branding

Most Gen Z investors have used long-term investment cash for sports betting, according to a new poll

Garmin’s Whoop Killer Will Offer Free Heart Rate Monitoring After Backlash

Anyone who owns a Garmin Cirqa will be able to view live heart rate data for free as part of an upcoming change to the company's subscription plan.

Is The World Cup For Sale?

Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows.

Bezos-backed consortium buys a third of Liverpool

Liverpool's owners agree to sell around a third of the club to a consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos - in a deal that values the Reds at more than £5bn.

How to watch Spain vs. Argentina online for free from anywhere

The World Cup Final kicks off soon. We'll show you how to watch Spain vs. Argentina online.

How Jake Paul plans to use his social clout to take on the UFC

Jake Paul is combining his promotions company with the Professional Fighters League. Analysts say it'll be tough to match the UFC's advantages in MMA.

Apple’s Sports app expands soccer features, here’s what’s new

The 2026 World Cup is over, but a new update for Apple Sports makes the app an even better place to follow soccer around the world. Here’s what’s new.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Hands-On Preview: Wuhu Island Is Back, Baby

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort takes us back to my favorite vacation destination for a new era of motion-controlled sports action, and I was so happy to be back. During a demo at San Diego Comic Con, I got to try four of Resort’s 12 sports: archery, bowling, p…

Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on issues involved in college sports bill

Senate negotiators are working to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences over revisions to a bill designed to regulate college sports that sponsors want a vote on before the chamber goes on summer break next...

Zuckerberg brings back the floating battle barge to spar with UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili

Mark Zuckerberg shared an Instagram video of himself sparring with Merab Dvalishvili on a barge floating in the middle of a lake.

Two waste paper bins, one Olympic dream

Derived from basketball and developed by teenagers in late-Victorian England, netball is sport's great misunderstood "girly game". It could be heading to the Olympics in 2032.

The team behind Hodgkinson's golden rise and the hunt for a world record

BBC Sport looks at the team behind Great Britain 800m star Keely Hodgkinson's golden rise and pursuit of a world record.

Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?

The world record for the women's 800m is the longest-standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why?

'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts

Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.

WWE Trying To Trademark ‘Vice City’ Just Months Before GTA 6′s Big Launch

The odd move is likely connected to wrestler Lola Vice

Disney+ and ESPN are testing AI-powered search that lets users describe what they want in plain language

Disney is testing AI-powered search inside both ESPN and Disney+, the company announced on Wednesday. ESPN Search lets a small group of users ask sports questions in natural language and receive answers, stats, related content, and recommendations drawn from …

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner buy the Los Angeles Lakers

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic about the record-breaking sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to investor Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger.

How to take better photos of your pets

Like the pets of any self-respecting millennial, my cats have their own Instagram account. Noodle and Loaf - aka Carb Cats - aren't exactly celebrities. But they are used to having their photos taken a lot. Between their Instagram account, my regular need to …

We’re reaching peak camera with the Sony A7R VI

It wasn't long ago that shooting with a super high-resolution camera meant making serious sacrifices for the sake of all those megapixels. Enter the A7R VI. Sony's latest flagship high-res camera is a 66.8-megapixel spec monster. In addition to its modest bum…

Dónde ver partidos de LaLiga EA Sports 26/27, fútbol de la primera división en esta próxima temporada

Vanis a decirte dónde puedes ver los partidos de la próxima temporada de liga, correspondientes a la temporada 26/27 de  LaLiga EA Sports. La temporada empieza mañana, 15 de agosto, y de nuevo habrá que pagar si quieres ver la liga de primera división de fútb…

Littler throws nine-darter in superb Matchplay win

World number one Luke Littler throws a thrilling nine-darter as he books his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall.

Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 17 #866

Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, every day.

YouTube Premium Is Bringing Peacock’s Old-School Content to Its Platform

Subscribers will have to wait a little bit before they start diving into sports and reruns of NBC sitcoms.

Intensity, smiles & Lewandowski - inside Liverpool training under Iraola

Liverpool's pre-season under Andoni Iraola is ramping up - and here is what we learned from the first open training session under their new boss.

Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday 'witchhunt'

Lord Simon Woolley said Arday had been "hounded" by the media and pursued relentlessly.

Why Kids Can’t Quit Roblox

The mechanics of many games on the platform are nearly identical to those of slot machines and sports-betting apps.

Smart Glasses Are the One Privacy Nightmare Apple Can’t Solve

Apple has to choose between privacy and selling smart glasses that few want.

GTA VI ‘Extended Look’ Will Hit Netflix First at the End of August

Netflix will have exclusivity on the trailer. For six hours.

New York sues Kalshi as "illegal gambling operation"

One of the oddest things about the Trump era is media blithely accepting the euphemism "prediction markets" to refer to online gambling sites such as Polymarket and Kalshi. We do this because the UI is complex and we're easily bamboozled by the structural dis…

Is This Poker Player Bluffing? The AI Thinks So

ESPN unveiled an “AI tells detection” tool during broadcasts of the 2026 World Series of Poker. Is it a neat computer-powered party trick, or a real threat to poker’s future?

How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many?

Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.

ESPN is cutting jobs again. Here's what the network's chairman told staff.

ESPN is laying off some staffers after a round of cuts in mid-April. Read the full memo from Chairman Jimmy Pitaro.

Could This Sport Become the Next Pickleball? Entrepreneurs Are Betting Big That It Will.

Padel courts have grown from 227 to 1,000 in three years, and everyone from fashion execs and coffee founders want in.

New York Sues Kalshi For Running 'Illegal Gambling Operation'

New York has sued prediction-market platform Kalshi, alleging it operates an "illegal gambling operation" without state authorization. "No matter what they call themselves, prediction markets like Kalshi are gambling platforms, plain and simple," said New Yor…

Seiko 5 Sports Field Series Nylon Strap Watch

A field watch in khaki green or brown with a nylon strap, compass bezel, and LumiBrite indices.

MLS named LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner. Here's what to know

For their commissioner of the future, MLS owners chose a soccer native. Berg's team is seen as one of MLS's best-run franchises, and he has embraced rule changes designed to modernize the league.

Electronic Arts Officially Belongs To Saudi Arabia, Private Equity, And Jared Kushner Now

With the closing of the market today comes the second-biggest acquisition in gaming history

How Jalen Brunson and Kristin Lemkau are Educating the Next Generation of Athletes

Jalen Brunson and J.P. Morgan Wealth Management CEO Kristin Lemkau discuss the newly-formed Athlete Council, JPMorganChase's financial advisory group launche...