Writer: Associated Press

05/02/26 1:40 PM

Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately

  • Aamer Madhani, Rio Yamat, Jeff Amy and Mike Catalini, Associated Press
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares,... more
05/01/26 2:04 PM

Kentucky Derby is a 20-horse puzzle – no clear favorite and plenty of contenders

  • Stephen Whyno, Associated Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The chaos at the start of the Kentucky Derby sometimes decides the most exciting two minutes in sports in a matter... more
04/30/26 2:51 PM

Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets

  • Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution to prevent its own members from using prediction markets, banning... more
04/30/26 2:00 PM

Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same

  • Jay Cohen and Cora Lewis, Associated Press
The soccer coach had blocked himself from sportsbooks by the time he found prediction markets. The tax accountant said he “got the same... more
04/28/26 3:15 PM

U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to using intel on Maduro raid to win $400,000 on Polymarket

  • Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. special forces soldier pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he used classified information about the mission... more
04/28/26 3:11 PM

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is first to plead guilty in sports gambling sweep

  • Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — A hot hand on the hardwood, former NBA player Damon Jones once proclaimed himself “the best shooter in the world.” As an... more
04/24/26 12:50 PM

Trump threats against Iran are a boon for prediction markets, including some backed by his son

  • Bernard Condon, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Will President Donald Trump send troops into Iran? Will he rename the Strait of Hormuz after himself? Will he post again... more
04/22/26 7:51 PM

Kalshi fines, suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their elections

  • Jesse Bedayn and Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press
Three congressional candidates wagered on the outcome of their own elections on Kalshi, according to the prediction market, which said... more
04/19/26 1:53 PM

State, federal governments step up scrutiny of prediction markets

  • Steven Sloan and Ken Sweet, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there... more
04/16/26 3:01 PM

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep

  • Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling... more