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Indy 500 Sees Alex Palou Triumph in Late-Lap Overtake, Marks First Spanish Winner
Indianapolis, USA: Spaniard Alex Palou snagged his first Indy 500 victory, edging out Scott Dixon in the final laps of a crash-marred race. A late...
Dodgers Reportedly Turning to Star DH Shohei Ohtani for Pitching Amid Rotation Injury Crisis
Los Angeles, USA: A rash of injuries has decimated the Dodgers’ starting rotation, forcing management to consider deploying star designated hitter...
This tiny piece of tech will change how you watch the Indy 500
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA: When you watch this year’s Indy 500, you’ll see more than roaring cars. A pea-sized sensor in each cockpit delivers...
200 mph for 500 miles: How IndyCar drivers prepare for the big race
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA: In preparation for the iconic 500-mile race at speeds topping 200 mph, IndyCar drivers focus on neck and core strength...
Women Making Bets: Sports Betting Sees Surge in Female Fans and Initiatives to Engage Them
USA: Sports betting platforms report a dramatic increase in female bettors, now comprising about 30–35% of the user base—up from 20% in 2020....
Women Making Bets: Sports Betting Sees Surge in Female Fans and Initiatives to Engage Them
Multiple locations, USA: Recent market research shows women now compose roughly 30–35% of U.S. sports bettors, up from around 20% in 2020. This...
The Ringer’s Diante Lee Criticizes Walter Football for Mina Kimes Troll Post
Online (Twitter/X): Walter Football’s account posted a disparaging comment toward ESPN analyst Mina Kimes, blaming her for “ruining” “Around the...
Dallas Stars Stage Dramatic Comeback Against Edmonton Oilers in Western Conference Final Opener
Dallas, Texas, USA: The Dallas Stars overcame a 3-1 deficit after two periods to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in Game 1 of the Western...
FTC Abandons Legal Fight Against Microsoft’s $69B Activision Blizzard Takeover
U.S. (nationwide impact): The Federal Trade Commission dropped its last challenge to Microsoft’s $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard,...
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