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How billionaire Mark Walter, set to own the controlling stake in Lakers, made his fortune
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
The billionaire slated to take over the controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers has built a career leading businesses investing in everything from sports franchises to artificial intelligence. Mark Walter is CEO of the global investment and advisory company Guggenheim Partners, which is estimated to have more than $325 billion in assets. He’s also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner featured on Andrea Bocelli’s new single
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner is featured on Andrea Bocelli’s new single, “Dust and Glory” that was released Friday. The song, which blends Italian and English, mixes Bocelli’s vocals with spoken verses from Sinner. It’s a tribute to the struggle and beauty of life’s journey, and “the fine line that turns dust ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s tackle football gives female athletes opportunities in a game dominated by men
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Football players were running, throwing, catching, blocking and tackling — with a steady stream of trash talk between whistles — as the sun set on a recent night in the Motor City. Other banged-up athletes stood or sat on benches behind each sideline, ailing from a torn calf and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s tackle football has 2 leagues whose championship games are on ESPN2
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
Women have been playing tackle football for decades, usually under the radar. Two leagues, operating independently, are helping the sport get more attention. The Women’s Football Alliance will be back on ESPN2 for its championship game on July 26 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, where MVP jerseys from previous title ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England chooses to bowl first against India in test series opener at Headingley
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
LEEDS, England (AP) — England chose to bowl first against India in the test series opener at Headingley on Friday. Both teams would have picked to field first. The last six test winners in Leeds bowled first. The pitch has a green tinge and the weather is sunny and humid, the temperature topping out at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Billionaire Mark Walter, set to own controlling stake in Lakers, built fortune in investing
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
The billionaire slated to take over the controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers has built a career leading businesses investing in everything from sports franchises to artificial intelligence. Mark Walter is CEO of the global investment and advisory company Guggenheim Partners, which is estimated to have more than $325 billion in assets. He’s also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto will retire after the 2026 Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Kaori Sakamoto, the three-time figure skating world champion, will retire after next year’s 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, she said Friday. The 25-year-old Japanese star won an Olympic bronze medal in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and took the silver medal in the world championships in March with gold to American ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nayeem’s five-for helps Bangladesh gain slender lead against Sri Lanka in 1st test
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan spun a fine web around the Sri Lankan lower order to finish with a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh eked out a slender first innings lead of 10 runs on Day 4 of the series-opening cricket test Friday. It was Nayeem’s fourth five-for in test cricket and he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Korea lifts 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in the K League
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in South Korea’s top soccer league has been lifted for the start of the 2026 season. Only Korean goalkeepers have been allowed to play in the K League, the oldest professional domestic league in Asia, since 1999. The rule was introduced in a bid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Marlins
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
Atlanta Braves (34-39, third in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (29-44, fifth in the NL East) Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Didier Fuentes (0-0); Marlins: Janson Junk (1-0, 2.78 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 20 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -143, Marlins +120; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs host the Mariners to begin 3-game series
By Canadian Press on June 20th, 2025
Seattle Mariners (37-36, second in the AL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (45-29, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Friday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: George Kirby (1-3, 5.96 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Cubs: Matthew Boyd (6-3, 2.79 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 73 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -129, Mariners +109; over/under is 9 1/2 ... Read More »
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