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  • August 06, 2026

    Texas Judge Wary Order Recusal In Jerry Jones Assault Case

    A Texas state court judge seemed dubious of a recusal bid by a woman who claimed Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sexually assaulted her, hinting Thursday that the argument to oust the judge overseeing the woman's case rested on meager evidence.

  • August 06, 2026

    Mayweather Clashes With Media Co. Over Injunction Bid Drop

    Floyd Mayweather Jr. told a New York federal court that a broadcaster shouldn't get away with an "eleventh hour" withdrawal of its preliminary injunction motion after alleging he violated contractual obligations by scheduling a fight before ones with Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao.

  • August 06, 2026

    LIV Announces New Investor To Replace Saudis, Plans Return

    LIV Golf said it has struck an agreement with a new investor that will allow the tour to live on after the 2026 season, when Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund ends its financial backing.

  • August 06, 2026

    Shein Eyes $40B Valuation Via Hong Kong IPO, More Rumors

    Fast-fashion company Shein is seeking a $40 billion valuation through its Hong Kong initial public offering, betting platform Polymarket is eyeing a new funding round that could value it at $20 billion and Cencora's MWI Animal Health merger with Covetrus faces regulatory scrutiny.

  • August 06, 2026

    Polymarket Adds Yankees To Sports Partnership Portfolio

    Polymarket announced Thursday that it had agreed to become the New York Yankees' official prediction market, partnering with an individual Major League Baseball franchise after signing an exclusive deal with MLB before this season.

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