Sports 4 February 2026 - 29 April 2026

Why Flutter’s FanDuel CEO Shake-Up Is Bigger Than Amy Howe’s Exit
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Why Flutter’s FanDuel CEO Shake-Up Is Bigger Than Amy Howe’s Exit

Flutter Entertainment replaced FanDuel CEO Amy Howe with President Christian Genetski and promoted Dan Taylor to group president overseeing U.S. operations. The company cut its 2026 revenue and profit forecasts, citing slower growth at FanDuel. Howe’s exit was not voluntary; she will receive $4.37 million in severance. DraftKings, FanDuel’s main U.S. rival, reported stronger growth and maintained its outlook.
May 9, 2026
PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Shares Hit A$6.17, Then Slip as Lithium Rally Faces Its Next Test
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PLS Group Limited (ASX:PLS) Shares Hit A$6.17, Then Slip as Lithium Rally Faces Its Next Test

Gina Carano said she spoke by Zoom with Lucasfilm president Dave Filoni and Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau but did not confirm a return to Star Wars. Carano is set to fight Ronda Rousey on Netflix’s first live MMA broadcast May 16, six days before Disney’s Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theaters. No announcement has been made about her character Cara Dune. Carano settled her lawsuit with Disney in August 2025.
April 29, 2026
JD Sports Boardroom Fight: Chair Quits After Failed Move Against CEO
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JD Sports Boardroom Fight: Chair Quits After Failed Move Against CEO

JD Sports chair Andy Higginson resigned after failing to oust CEO Regis Schultz and secure full board support, the Financial Times reported. Shares fell in London following his departure. JD said there was no board split and majority shareholder Pentland continues to back Schultz. Higginson will step down after the July 21 AGM; Kath Smith is leading the search for a new chair.
April 24, 2026
American Express Replaces Visa as NFL Payments Partner, Leaves XRP Speculation Behind
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American Express Replaces Visa as NFL Payments Partner, Leaves XRP Speculation Behind

American Express will replace Visa as the NFL’s official payments partner starting with the 2026 season under a multi-year global deal announced Monday. AmEx cardholders gain access to ticket presales, promotions, and on-site experiences at select NFL events, including international games. Visa’s league-wide sponsorship expired this month after nearly 30 years. Terms of the new agreement were not disclosed.
April 1, 2026
Why Signing Day Sports (SGN) stock is jumping premarket: BlockchAIn merger exchange ratio
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Why Signing Day Sports (SGN) stock is jumping premarket: BlockchAIn merger exchange ratio

Signing Day Sports (SGN) jumped 26% to $0.52 in premarket trading after outlining the exchange ratio for its planned merger with BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure. The ratio will use SGN’s closing price before the deal, divided by 7.5, with SGN holders guaranteed at least 8.5% of BlockchAIn’s shares post-merger. The final ratio depends on SGN’s price at closing. A shareholder vote is set for March 13.
February 23, 2026
MSGS stock holds near record as MSG Sports weighs Knicks-Rangers spinoff
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MSGS stock holds near record as MSG Sports weighs Knicks-Rangers spinoff

MSG Sports shares edged up to $341.77 in premarket trading Thursday after closing at a record high on news the company may split the Knicks and Rangers into separate public firms. The board approved exploring a tax-free spin-off, but set no timetable and said league approvals are needed. CFO Victoria Mink will depart after helping with the process. The company stressed there is no assurance a deal will occur.
February 19, 2026
Super Bowl AI ad feud: Anthropic targets OpenAI’s ChatGPT as China launches reusable spacecraft
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Super Bowl AI ad feud: Anthropic targets OpenAI’s ChatGPT as China launches reusable spacecraft

Anthropic will debut a Super Bowl ad mocking OpenAI’s decision to introduce ads on ChatGPT, escalating their rivalry on national TV. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called the spot “deceptive” and defended ChatGPT’s user base. Both firms are spending millions on Super Bowl ads as they launch new enterprise AI tools and seek to reassure investors amid mounting costs. China launched its fourth reusable experimental spacecraft since 2020.
February 7, 2026
Super Bowl LX braces for AI cyberattacks with Wi‑Fi 7 overhaul and a “cyber command center”
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Super Bowl LX braces for AI cyberattacks with Wi‑Fi 7 overhaul and a “cyber command center”

The NFL and San Francisco 49ers opened a cyber command center at Levi’s Stadium ahead of Super Bowl LX to monitor for AI-driven threats. Cisco installed nearly 1,500 Wi‑Fi 7 routers as the stadium prepares for over 35 terabytes of fan data uploads. The upgrade includes a new data center and expanded network capacity for 65,000 attendees. Security teams say AI attacks are a growing concern this year.
February 4, 2026