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US sports leagues urge lifetime betting bans for those threatening athletes

A man makes his bets during the Super Bowl LIII in East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S., February 3, 2019. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

Asian Games: Japan activates diplomacy to help cricket blossom

Some of the biggest names in world cricket are set to descend on Japanese soil next week and transform a nation known for staging the odd regional qualifier into an unlikely hub of top-tier cricket.

Gold or bust: Team Korea chase more Asian Games glory in football, baseball

South Korea’s Son Heung-min gestures to supporters with two Korean flags after winning the final at the 18th Asian Games in Bogor, Indonesia, in 2018.

Kroenke reaches deal to add Angels to sports portfolio

Dec 7, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke in attendance against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Japanese coaches build bridges through sport at Asian Games

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games take place from Sept 19 to Oct 4.

Kalshi inks brand partnership with five MLB teams

South Korean footballers report heat-related symptoms, call for stronger safeguards

A survey by the Korea Pro-Footballers Association found 86.2 per cent of respondents suffered significant physical strain while playing in the heat.

Sports teams are so expensive, billionaires are teaming up to buy them

Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner announced this past week that they had bought control of the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal that priced the franchise at US$12.5 billion.

Singapore’s first rooftop batting cage opens at SAFRA Tampines

iBat by Urbanytes features automated lanes for baseball and softball.

NWSL eyes 2027 World Cup, 2028 Olympics in next era of growth

The National Women's Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman speaks at a press conference in the NWSL headquarters in New York, U.S., August 5, 2026. REUTERS/Jordan Tovin

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