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FTC blocks DraftKings, FanDuel merger

The Federal Trade Commission announced they will block the expected merger of DraftKings and FanDuel, the two largest daily fantasy sports

Here are the news stories The Sport Lobby followed this week. Via Forbes: Forbes writer Dan Alexander sheds light on yet

May 12, 2017 Sameer Bhuchar 0 Comment

Here are the news stories The Sport Lobby followed this week. Via The Dallas Morning News: DeSoto High School football coach

If you like the crossover of sports and politics, you’re on the website that’s meant to focus on that content.

Chalk up a deadly athlete to the list of models that are leaving Donald Trump’s agency, Trump Models. Mia Kang,

The AIK Ultras are some crazy ass, Swedish soccer fans. I didn’t believe how crazy until I got to the 2:30

ESPN issued a revised set of guidelines that covers its employees’ discussion of political issues “in any public-facing forum” today.

Texas State Rep. Richard Pena Raymond (D-Laredo) argued for a bill in favor of daily fantasy sports sites during a

There are only a couple of things you need to know about the 2017 Shell Houston Open. 1. Russell Henley

You’re aware how this whole thing goes. Trump says one thing A year ago, Donald Trump convinced the public that

After the NFL’s white players are called out, Eagles’ Chris Long steps up August 18, 2017
“First Take” co-host Max Kellerman added his voice to the debate about social-justice activism in the NFL on Thursday, calling it a “disgrace” and “embarrassing” that no white NFL players had supported their black teammates in their national anthem protests. To drive home his point, he used the example of Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee […]
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Colin Kaepernick’s name comes up often as Blake Bortles struggles in preseason contest August 18, 2017
Blake Bortles came into the season on shaky ground, generated negative headlines during training camp and, on Thursday, had a dismal preseason outing televised to a national audience. Afterward, Jaguars Coach Doug Marrone said the starting quarterback job was “right up there for grabs” between Bortles and backup Chad Henne. Meanwhile, more than a few […]
Des Bieler
Raiders’ Sean Smith charged with felony assault in alleged attack on sister’s boyfriend August 18, 2017
Raiders cornerback Sean Smith has been charged with felony assault for allegedly beating his sister’s boyfriend. If convicted, the ninth-year player could face up to seven years in prison. The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office announced two charges Thursday against Smith, assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury and battery with serious […]
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