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Kalshi says it's not a sportsbook even as World Cup bets surge
The betting site Kalshi emerged as a dominant sports betting platform during the World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links reade...
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Former coach at Bucknell University charged in death of freshman football player
Former strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis was charged Monday in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., a freshman athlete with sickle-cell trait wh...
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New U.S. passports with Trump's image are available. Here's how to get (or avoid) one
The passports feature an image of President Trump and are only available in person at the Washington Passport Agency — and only by appointment. Newsiline...
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Trump's FIFA call opens a 'slippery slope,' says sports columnist Christine Brennan
NPR's A Martinez speaks with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about the World Cup match between the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Photos: Fans gather in the Bay Area for the World Cup match between the U.S. and Bosnia-Herzegovina
World Cup watch parties in Santa Clara and the San Francisco Bay Area brought fans together for the United States vs. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Who is affected by the Supreme Court's ruling on trans athletes in women's sports
To discuss the Supreme Court upholding state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls' and women's sports, Geoff Bennett spoke with Katie Barnes, w...
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Serena Williams loses singles match in opening round at Wimbledon
Williams played two doubles matches just before Wimbledon to announce her comeback, but she hadn't played a singles match since the 2022 U.S. Newsiline su...
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Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes participating in women and girls' sports
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who has long coached his daughters' and other girls' basketball teams at school, wrote the court's majority opinion. Newsiline su...
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Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school sports
The court's conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the past year, ruled that state bans in Idaho and West Virg...
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They were world-class tennis rivals. Now friends, they've teamed up against cancer
They were the women's tennis champions of their generation. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for...
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U.S. eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
Iran's squad has complained about the travel restrictions levied on the team. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links reade...
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France restricts public drinking and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds, among a raft of measures introduced by authorities to minimize risks. News...
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Georgia Rep. Collins will challenge Ossoff in high-profile Senate matchup
The Collins-Ossoff matchup will be closely watched nationally as the major political parties vie for control of the Senate. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Mexico hosts South Africa in opening match as World Cup begins
The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match. Newsiline summarises this...
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Texas Tech ruling ignites debate on sports betting and gambling addiction
A judge's ruling in Texas is sending shockwaves through college sports. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to...
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The 2026 World Cup has arrived. Here's what to know about the 16 stadiums hosting matches
Many of the stadiums have been renamed by FIFA for the duration of the tournament because the companies that paid for the naming rights are not FIFA spons...
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With just days left, the U.S. opening match at the World Cup is still not sold out
Hundreds of tickets are still available for the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the fu...
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More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerous heat risk, NPR analysis finds
Dangerously hot, humid weather is likely at many of the 2026 World Cup soccer venues. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to...
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How having zero points in tennis — or 'love' — came to sound so sweet
There are theories that "love" in the tennis context has French, English or Dutch origins. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links reader...
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Serena Williams returns to tennis, announcing 'next chapter'
A tennis legend at 44, Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis this month, announcing plans to play in the HSBC Championships in London. Newsiline summ...
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Violent clashes give way to peaceful PSG parade after Champions League win
A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's victory, which was marred by violent cla...
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PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain has won back-to-back Champions League titles by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill
Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam...
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Why the French Open is named after Roland Garros, who didn't play tennis
Roland Garros, a WWI-era pilot, is credited with revolutionizing aerial combat. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the or...
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Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings
Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records, including in the United Kingdom on Monday, and prompting government warning...
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NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
The NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to...
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NASA, Organ Sharing Network UNOS to Study Faster Organ Transport
Editor’s Note: On April 23, we updated this story to acknowledge a change in the type of organ being used for testing. Newsiline summarises this report fr...