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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.

Aussie Footy Stars Targeted by Brutal New Combat Sport

Australia's rugby league elite are being recruited for a shocking new combat sport that vows to surpass UFC in raw violence, with promoters hunting NRL's biggest names for astronomical paydays in unprecedented no-holds-barred competition.

Fresh AFL Boxing Day Brawl Revelations Emerge

Explosive new revelations uncover the dramatic events that led to the violent Boxing Day confrontation between two AFL stars, with police charging both athletes following a night of escalating tensions.

McIlroy and Joshua invest in Alpine F1 team

Golf superstar Rory McIlroy and boxing champion Anthony Joshua become latest sporting icons to invest in Alpine F1 team alongside Hollywood actors and Premier League stars in groundbreaking move.

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.

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.

Mafia rigs poker games targeting sports stars

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking return of organised crime to New York's underground poker scene, with professional athletes targeted in sophisticated cheating operations using advanced technology.

Sports stars targeted in elite school admission scam

A sophisticated fraudster exploited the prestige of top private schools in a brazen scam targeting wealthy sports professionals and their families, promising educational access that never materialised.

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.

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.

LIV Golf axes 13 stars in major squad shake-up

Thirteen professional golfers have been dropped from LIV Golf teams in a dramatic end-of-season clear-out that's sending shockwaves through the sport. Discover which big names failed to make the cut.

Pushy Parents: Youth Sports' Biggest Problem

Leading sports psychologists warn that overbearing parental behaviour is becoming the primary obstacle to children's athletic development and enjoyment in UK sports.

Muhammad Ali's sumo wrestling challenge in Tokyo

Discover the incredible true story of how Muhammad Ali stepped into the sumo ring against Japan's wrestling titans during his 1970s Tokyo visit - a remarkable crossover of combat sports history.

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