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Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn't exactly mutual
FILE - Advertisements by the American company Polymarket predict a victory for Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election, Nov. 4, 2025, in New York. Olga Fedorova/AP FILE - The Polymarket prediction market website is displayed on a computer screen, Jan. 11, 2026, in New York. Wyatte Grantham-Philips/AP FILE - Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Jan. 7, 2026.
Mariners acquire left-handed reliever Jose A. Ferrer in a trade with the Nationals
The Seattle Mariners acquired left-handed reliever Jose A. Ferrer in a trade with the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Seattle sent catcher Harry Ford and minor league pitcher Isaac Lyon to Washington for Ferrer, who set career highs with 11 saves and 21 holds in 72 appearances this year. Article continues below this ad The 22-year-old Ford is one of baseball's top prospects, but the Mariners already have All-Star slugger Cal Raleigh at catcher.
Hallock looking for elusive Olympic medal with US men’s water polo team
WALNUT, Calif. (AP) — Ben Hallock won in high school in Southern California. He won in college at Stanford. He won as a professional at Pro Recco, one of the top water polo clubs in the world. Hallock has won everywhere he has played except for the Olympics. And the 6-foot-6 center desperately wants to check that box this summer. “I’d throw every single medal away that I have now for a medal in Paris,” Hallock said.
Midway through his first season as a Dodger, Shohei Ohtani is a Hollywood blockbuster
CHICAGO (AP) — Halfway through his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani looks quite comfortable with his new surroundings. The Japanese slugger has been a sweet-swinging Hollywood blockbuster so far. The Dodgers are on top of the NL West with a 50-31 record, and Ohtani has played a major role in their strong start. The two-time AL MVP is batting a career-high .320 with 24 homers, 60 RBIs and a 1.032 OPS in 78 games.
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been shut down after experiencing lingering soreness
CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been shut down for a week after experiencing lingering soreness in his comeback from left shoulder surgery. Kershaw, 36, had an MRI that “showed no new incidents,” manager Dave Roberts said before Monday night’s game at the Chicago White Sox. “You go through surgery. You go through rehab. You start throwing. You ramp up velocity, workload,” Roberts said, “and there is bound to be some soreness, and that’s where we’re at.
Flavor Flav is the official hype man for the US women’s water polo team in the Paris Olympics
Maggie Steffens asked for more support for the U.S. women’s water polo team, and the captain received one particularly surprising response. From a clock-wearing rap icon. Moved by Steffens’ Instagram post, Flavor Flav has stepped forward to help the U.S. team as it goes for an unprecedented fourth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics this summer. He is finalizing a deal that will make him a USA Water Polo sponsor and the official hype man for a program seeking a bigger spotlight.
Buie stars as Northwestern tops Edey and No. 1 Purdue for 2nd straight season
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Boo Buie scored seven of his 31 points in overtime to help Northwestern beat Zach Edey and No. 1 Purdue for the second straight season, winning 92-88 on Friday night in the Big Ten opener for each school. Buie also had nine assists and four rebounds, rallying Northwestern from an eight-point halftime deficit. Ty Berry also scored seven points in OT and finished with 21, and Ryan Langborg added 20 points.
Manfred: MLB prepared for whatever happens with Diamond
→ Cybersecurity targets $18 billion market (From Atakama) Wed., February 15, 2023 | Jay Cohen, AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said the league is prepared for whatever happens with Diamond Sports Group after the financially troubled parent company of 19 Bally Sports regional networks skipped about $140 million in interest payments due Wednesday.
Cambodia Begins Implementation Of National Pension Scheme
On July 5, 2022, Cambodia issued regulations implementing the pension system of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). Pension contributions will begin on October 1, 2022.
Cubs' Wisdom, Schwindel looking to build on 2021 season
Updated 3/28/2022 6:59 PM MESA, Ariz. -- For the first time since he became a big leaguer, Patrick Wisdom isn't facing any questions about making the team. Nothing like that at all. Now the questions are about producing again. 'The cat-and-mouse game, right?' Wisdom said Monday. 'It's a chess match.' One the Chicago Cubs need him to win. While the Cubs stumbled to a 71-91 record last year, they had two pleasant surprises in Wisdom and first baseman Frank Schwindel.
Cubs' Wisdom, Schwindel looking to build on 2021 season
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Cubs' Wisdom, Schwindel looking to build on 2021 season
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel were two pleasant surprises for the Chicago Cubs during a tough 2021 season. Looking to establish themselves as consistent major leaguers, the slugging infielders are trying to stick to the formula that worked so well for each one last year. Wisdom set a single-season franchise record for rookies with 28 homers, topping Kris Bryant’s 26 in 2015, and Schwindel batted .342 in 56 games.
A’s right-hander Chris Bassitt struck on head by line drive
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt falls to the ground after getting hit in the head from a ball hit by Chicago White Sox's Brian Goodwin during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Chicago.
A’s right-hander Chris Bassitt struck on head by line drive
by: JAY COHEN, Associated Press Posted: Aug 17, 2021 / 08:09 PM CDT / Updated: Aug 17, 2021 / 11:03 PM CDT Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt falls to the ground after getting hit in the head from a ball hit by Chicago White Sox’s Brian Goodwin during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Chicago.
US coach worried about future of collegiate water polo
TOKYO (AP) - Forget about an aging roster and the future of coach Adam Krikorian, even the emerging young players on some of Europe's top teams, the biggest threat to the dominant U.S. women's water polo program just might be the shifting landscape at the collegiate level. The U.S. won its third consecutive gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, pounding Spain for a 14-5 victory.
US to face Spain in women’s water polo final at Olympics
United States' Melissa Seidemann (3) and Aria Fischer (9) celebrate after a win against the Russian Olympic Committee in a semifinal round women's water polo match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Mark Humphrey AP TOKYO Maddie Musselman thinks about it all the time. Playing on the talented U.S. women's water polo team, Musselman is constantly debating whether she should pass or shoot the ball.
Recovery key for water polo teams at Tokyo Olympics
United States' goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson watches an attacker during a preliminary round women's water polo match against China at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Mark Humphrey AP TOKYO Moments after the U.S. closed out a grueling victory over China at the Tokyo Olympics, Rachel Fattal and her teammates got right back to work in the warm-down pool at the Tatsumi Water Polo Centre.
White Sox place Lamb on IL with strained right quadriceps
Chicago White Sox's Jake Lamb reacts after striking out swinging during the fifth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Seattle Mariners in Chicago, Sunday, June 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Nam Y. Huh AP CHICAGO The Chicago White Sox placed Jake Lamb on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and reinstated fellow outfielder Billy Hamilton from the IL.
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