A billionaire NBA team owner is replacing cushy courtside life with a hardcore business grindset

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Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is slashing costs after paying billions to buy the NBA franchise.

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America's online gambling addiction is driving young people to bankruptcy court

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Young men are sitting on the sofa at home and watching a basketball game. Use your smartphone for sports betting.
Online sports betting has surged in popularity.

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WNBA star Angel Reese, 23, says she learned the hard way to stop engaging with social media

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Angel Reese.
Angel Reese says she is protecting her peace in the age of social media.

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Just Fix It: Nike's stock is down 70% — but there's hope for a comeback

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The thing about corporate turnarounds is that they take a minute and then some. In the case of Nike, it's and then some … and then some more. Hopefully.

World Cup fans to pay train fares of $150 for the round-trip to MetLife Stadium — when it usually costs $12.90

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A banner for the Fifa World Cup at Secaucus Junction station in Secaucus, New Jersey, US, on Friday, April 17, 2026. New Jersey Transit plans to announce a special FIFA ticket on Friday that could cost more than $100 for riders going to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games. Photographer: Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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My son's teacher went to his soccer game. Her support meant more to him than mine did.

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The author's son (not pictured) felt a boost of confience when his teacher came to his soccer game.

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Kalshi's not having a good time in Ohio

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In this photo illustration, the Kalshi online betting app logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.
Kalshi has been fined $5 million in Ohio.

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Soccer fans spending hundreds on World Cup tickets have another problem: sky-high transit fares

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Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy on Sergio 'Kun' Aguero's shoulders after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.
Lionel Messi celebrates with Argentina team members after winning the 2022 World Cup.

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Valvoline's top marketer explains what it's like to launch a FIFA World Cup campaign — and how he'll judge success

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Valvoline CMO Michael Kirtman
Valvoline Global's chief brand officer, Michael Kirtman, is leading the brand's first-ever FIFA World Cup sponsorship and marketing campaign.

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I regret signing my kids up for so many activities when they were younger. They really didn't benefit from being rushed around.

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The author said she felt pressure to sign up her young kids (not shown) for a variety of activities. Now that they're older, she wishes she hadn't tried to pack in so much.

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