Writer: Associated Press

05/30/26 11:20 AM

Gamification and memes lure young people to sports wagering apps and prediction markets

  • Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press
When Rory McIlroy won the Masters for the second year in a row, Kalshi shared a photo of him on Instagram with the words, “Wait he’s... more
05/22/26 2:57 PM

Las Vegas: A’s $2B stadium on schedule to open before 2028 season, officials say

  • Mark Anderson, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The lower bowl of the Athletics’ $2 billion domed stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is taking shape, and officials said the... more
05/14/26 1:43 PM

Laurel Park waited 114 years for the Preakness. It may be a farewell as much as a debut

  • Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
LAUREL, Md. (AP) — The crowds that once packed Laurel Park dressed in their best to watch champions like Secretariat and Seabiscuit have... more
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