Ellison's $40.4bn Guarantee for Paramount's Warner Bid
Larry Ellison personally backs Paramount's $77.9bn hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery with a $40.4bn guarantee. Discover how this intensifies the battle with Netflix.
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Australian Sports Presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg Dies at 41
Beloved Stan Sports presenter Duncan McKenzie-McHarg has died in Los Angeles aged 41. Tributes pour in from the global sports community. Read the full story.
Kushner's Affinity Partners exits Warner Bros takeover bid
Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, withdraws from backing a hostile $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery amid political scrutiny. Discover the details behind the collapsed deal.
CBS Ends Zach Gelb Show in Major Radio Overhaul
CBS Sports Radio cancels 'The Zach Gelb Show' as part of a major network restructuring. Host confirms final broadcast this Friday. Read the full story.
Netflix's £62bn Warner Bros Deal After Failed Mergers
Netflix's $82.7bn acquisition of Warner Bros assets follows a string of corporate flops. We analyse the deal's promise and the legacy of David Zaslav's troubled tenure. Read the full story.
Unions Demand Block on Netflix-Warner Bros $72bn Merger
US unions call for regulators to block Netflix's $72bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, warning it will eliminate jobs, cut wages, and reduce content diversity for viewers.
Missouri Sports Betting Launch Praised as 'Successful'
The Missouri Gaming Commission hails the smooth rollout of legal sports betting, with over 250,000 active accounts on the first day. Discover the key figures and industry reaction.
TNT Sports Ashes coverage slammed as 'abysmal' by fans
Cricket fans have renewed fierce criticism of TNT Sports' Ashes commentary, calling it 'shocking' and a 'poor product'. Discover why viewers are demanding a return to Sky Sports.
Record 1,082 Clubs Seek Flutter's Cash4Clubs Funding
A record 1,082 grassroots sports clubs have applied for Flutter's £500k Cash4Clubs grants, highlighting a severe funding crisis. Discover which clubs need help most and how the money is used.
Topps Tiles Buys Fired Earth Brand as Sales Slow
Topps Tiles returns to profit but sees sales growth slow. The retailer has acquired the brand and assets of collapsed rival Fired Earth in a £3 million deal. Read the full analysis.
Dick's Sporting Goods to Close Foot Locker Stores
Dick's Sporting Goods announces Foot Locker store closures following its $2.4 billion acquisition. Executive Chairman Ed Stack calls it an 'unavoidable reset'. Read the latest updates.
Missouri Sports Betting: Top Apps for Dec 1 Launch
Missouri sports betting launches December 1, 2025. Compare the best sportsbooks, welcome bonuses, and key regulations for the Show-Me State's new market.
Elizabeth Warren confronts Colbert's bosses on live TV
Senator Elizabeth Warren used Stephen Colbert's show to attack Paramount's new CEO, David Ellison, and question the cancellation of 'The Late Show'. Discover the full story behind the political firestorm.
Sky Sports' Female TikTok Channel Ditched in 3 Days
Sky Sports' Halo TikTok channel aimed at women was pulled after just three days. Discover why this marketing misstep highlights a fundamental flaw in how sports engage female audiences.
Sky Sports axes Halo brand after backlash
Sky Sports has scrapped its female-targeted Halo brand just days after launch following a furious backlash accusing it of being patronising. Read the full story.
Sky Sports criticised for 'patronising' female fans
Sky Sports faces criticism for its new female-targeted TikTok channel 'Halo', branded the 'lil sis' of main content and accused of patronising women with pink branding. Discover the full story.
Missouri's $3.88bn Sports Betting Projection
Missouri's legal sports betting market, launching 1st December, is projected to generate a massive $3.88bn handle in its first year. Discover the key figures and driving forces behind this economic surge.
Government pushes through controversial takeover rules overhaul
Conservative ministers force through landmark legislation allowing faster corporate takeovers, sparking opposition fury and raising concerns about national security safeguards.
Denny's and Pizza Hut UK Restaurants Up For Sale
Two of Britain's best-known American dining chains, Denny's and Pizza Hut, are up for sale in a dramatic restructuring that could reshape the UK's casual dining landscape. The move affects hundreds of restaurants and thousands of jobs across the country.
Foreign ownership of UK firms surges 60%
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in foreign takeovers of British businesses, with nearly 9,000 UK companies now under overseas control as global investors capitalise on post-Brexit opportunities.
Win Prizes in This Week's Ultimate Sports Quiz
From Premier League drama to boxing's biggest punches, dive into our weekly sports quiz covering football, cricket, rugby, boxing, darts, baseball and swimming for your chance to win exciting prizes.
Trans runner Evie Toone files landmark NCAA lawsuit
University of Washington runner Evie Toone launches groundbreaking legal action against NCAA, challenging transgender athlete policies in collegiate sports amid growing national debate.
Zuckerberg Faces Antitrust Firestorm Over Meta Tactics
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces damning allegations as internal emails reveal ruthless acquisition strategy designed to crush competition, with former Trump advisor Pam Bondi joining the legal battle.
Virgin Media blackout: Sky & TNT Sports channels go dark
Millions of Virgin Media customers face sports blackout as Sky and TNT Sports channels disappear in major carriage fee dispute. Find out when your favourite sports might return.
Barstool Sports' Cody Beef Dies - Community Mourns
The sudden and tragic passing of Barstool Sports personality Cody Beef has sent shockwaves through the sports media community, leaving colleagues and fans mourning the loss of a beloved content creator.
NFL warns players after NBA's Mafia betting scandal
The NFL has issued an urgent warning to its athletes about gambling dangers after explosive revelations of Mafia involvement in the NBA's betting controversy. Learn how American sports leagues are battling organised crime infiltration.
NBA Betting Scandals: Basketball's Gambling Crisis Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how NBA legends and modern stars became entangled in gambling controversies that threatened the integrity of professional basketball.
Olympian's granddaughter loses qualification to transgender student
The granddaughter of a celebrated British Olympian has failed to qualify for a sporting event after finishing behind a transgender student, sparking a family appeal and reigniting the debate about fairness in women's sports.
WNBA players score major pay rise in landmark deal
Women's basketball stars secure groundbreaking salary increases and enhanced benefits in transformative WNBA agreement, marking historic progress for professional women athletes.
ESPN's Sam Ponder sparks trans athlete controversy
ESPN presenter Sam Ponder ignites controversy by sharing a viral video about transgender athletes in female sports, questioning fairness and sparking intense social media debate about biological advantages.
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