From the sports desk: The US lost, but also saw return of star Christian Pulisic

The United States lost last night, 3-2, on a late goal by Turkey. But the biggest development? Star Christian Pulisic ...
The New York Times

How U.S. sports tickets got so expensive – and why it shocks the rest of the world

MetLife Stadium, shown here during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, will host the 2026 World Cup final next summer Al Bello / Getty Images The protests erupted over “unacceptable” £77 tickets. In ...
Time

Why the U.S. Needs a Better Strategy for Sports Diplomacy

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USA Today

Congress addresses 'crisis' in youth sports. Can we fix it?

The big business of youth sports has reached the U.S. Congress. A House subcommittee says it has created a “crisis” for kids and their parents. “The youth sports industry generates more than $40 ...
The New York Times

Fixing in sport: With gambling arrests in NBA and MLB, what can the U.S. learn from Europe’s scars?

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen/The Athletic; Michael Santiago/Getty, Diamond Images/Getty, Angela Weiss/Getty For the last eight months, The Athletic has been investigating the threat of fixing to the ...
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U.S. Sports Betting Revenue Drops 6.4% YoY in February

Despite overall gaming growth, the American Gaming Association reported sports betting revenue declined for a fourth straight month, raising concerns about emerging competitive pressures. The U.S.
New York Post

International sports fans reveal the American athletes they admire most: survey

Michael Jordan has been named the biggest icon in American sports history by fans around the world, research shows. A study of 10,000 fans of US sports found the NBA star ranked first in the poll, ...