Maine Online Casino Bill Awaits Governor’s Approval
Maine online casino bill approved but awaits approval from governor
Bill LD 1164 would give rights to state’s four tribes
Decision to be made within 10 days
Maine took a big step forward this week as they voted in favor of a Maine online casino bill that would legalize online gaming through the state’s four tribes.
Earlier this month, bill LD 1164 was re-visited during a special leg...
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Cristiano Ronaldo Saga Almost Over, Al-Nassr Extension Close, But Pioli Steps Down
Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Al-Nassr was winding down, and there were rumors he was going to join a new club ahead of the Club World Cup.
That didn’t happen, but Ronaldo is reportedly close to a contract extension with Al-Nassr to stay in the Saudi Pro League.
However, Al-Nassr has to find a new manager as Stefano Pioli left the club on June 25.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr ...
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Messi Still Perfect in Group Stages, Leads Inter Miami into Reunion Against PSG
Lionel Messi has never failed to make it out of the group stage in any tournament throughout his career, and that continued at the Club World Cup.
Messi has Inter Miami in second place in Group A, although two late goals conceded in the final match cost the team first place.
Inter Miami will meet Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16, the Argentinian's former club...
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Woody Johnson, New York Jets’ Owner, Buys 43% Stake in EPL’s Crystal Palace
Woody Johnson owns the NFL’s New York Jets, and was the United States ambassador to the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2021.
Johnson has purchased a 43% stake in Crystal Palace of the English Premier League for a reported amount of $254 million.
This has opened the door for Crystal Palace to play in the Europa League next season, as they couldn’t before due to ownership issues.
The New Yo...
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Sophie Cunningham Protects Caitlin Clark, Fans Start GoFundMe to Cover Fines
The Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun were involved in a feisty game on Tuesday night, which started with Caitlin Clark and Jacy Sheldon getting into it.
Sophie Cunningham gave Sheldon a late, hard foul, resulting in a fracas and three ejections.
Indiana fans have started a GoFundMe to cover Cunningham’s fines.
The Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun were involved in a combative game on ...
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Luka Dončić Speaks Out on Los Angeles Lakers’ Sale, LeBron James Quiet
The Los Angeles Lakers were sold for a record $10 billion dollars by the Buss family, to a group led by Mark Walter, which also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Lakers’ superstar Luka Dončić has given his opinion on the sale, but LeBron James has been quiet as of yet.
Lakers’ fans hope Walter and his group can get a 19th title for the franchise.
The Los Angeles Lakers are arguably the mo...
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Clark Gets in Scuffle, Teammates Respond in Testy Win Over Connecticut
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever met the Connecticut Sun in a WNBA Commissioner’s Cup game.
The Fever won, but the game was marred by various scuffles, including one with Clark and Connecticut players.
Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham responded with a late flagrant foul and was ejected, along with Connecticut’s Jacy Sheldon and Lindsay Allen.
There is lots of attention towards Caitlin Cl...
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Joey Chestnut Returning to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Fourth of July
Joey Chestnut is the king of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, winning the annual event a staggering 16 times, and holding the record for most eaten in ten minutes with 76.
Chestnut was barred from the 2024 edition, due to sponsorship conflicts with a vegan company he was working with.
Chestnut will be back for the 2025 contest, claiming last year was a miscommunication between him and ...
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Angel Reese Becomes Second-Youngest Player with a WNBA Triple-Double
Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky is in her second season, leading the WNBA in rebounds as a rookie, making the All-Star and All-Rookie teams.
Much is made about a rivalry with Indiana’s Caitlin Clark, who had two triple-doubles last year, also as a rookie.
Reese joined Clark in esteemed company, becoming the second-youngest player to record a triple-double in Chicago’s 78-66 win over Connect...
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X and Polymarket Partner in Prediction Markets
Polymarket to serve as the official prediction market partner to X.
X to bring data, technologies, and social insights to Polymarket users.
Predictions markets continue to grow in sports, political, and pop culture markets
The sports predictions markets continue to grow. Recently, Elon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly Twitter, partnered with Polymarket, a crypto-powered predict...
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Draisaitl Sets an OT Goals Record in Comeback Against the Panthers
The Edmonton Oilers were in deep trouble against the Florida Panthers, going down 3-0 in Game 4 while trailing 2-1 in the Stanley Cup finals.
The Oilers stormed back in an up-and-down game, and Leon Draisaitl scored 11:18 into overtime to win 5-4 to tie the series.
Draisaitl set an NHL record with his fourth overtime goal of the playoffs, and the Oilers are the first road team to win after...
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WADA, IOC Want United States to Cancel Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games is scheduled to be held in May 2026 in Las Vegas, and it will allow athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs during competition.
The World Anti-Doping Agency, which works with the Olympics to stamp out drug use among athletes, is trying to pressure the United States into cancelling the event.
One organization, swimming’s World Aquatics, said it would ban athletes part...
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Landon Donovan Criticizes USMNT Gold Cup Absences; Pulisic’s Father Responds Via ChatGPT
The CONCACAF Gold Cup kicks off on Saturday, June 14, with the United States and Canada sharing hosting duties.
Former United States forward Landon Donovan is critical of players skipping the tournament to rest after a long season.
Striker Christian Pulisic liked a post from his father, who responded via ChatGPT by talking about Donovan’s two-year absence from the USMNT.
The CONCACAF G...
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J Balvin, Doja Cat, and Tems to Headline Club World Cup Final Halftime Show
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The Club World Cup has expanded from seven teams to 32, and the tournament runs across the United States from June 14 to July 13.
FIFA is trying to emulate the Super Bowl as they have a huge lineup for their halftime show during the final match, which was put together by Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
J Balvin, Doja Cat, and Tems will hit the stage at MetLife Stadium in East ...
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Maine Online Casino Gaming Bill Revisited During Special Session
Maine considers Bill LD1164 for legal online casino gaming
Wabanaki Nations tribes would control online casino gaming
Tax revenues for 2025-26 could reach $1.8 million
Maine online casino gaming saw progress with the latest bill passed through the Veterans Affairs Committee this week by a vote of 8-5.
LD1164 was introduced earlier this year in March, but was tabled in April. I...
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Gauff Second-Youngest Ever to Reach Five Quarterfinals in the Same Grand Slam
At 21 years old, Coco Gauff has reached #2 in the WTA rankings.
The American beat Ekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets on Monday to become the second-youngest player ever to reach five quarterfinals in a single event, trailing Venus Williams by two days.
Gauff is one of four Americans on both the men’s and women’s sides to reach the quarterfinals at Roland Garros this year.
Coco Gauf...
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