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  • August 25, 2026

    CFTC, Kentucky Vie For Early Win In Prediction Market Clash

    The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Kentucky regulators dueled over whether the state's attempts to tax and limit sports-focused event contracts have harmed the federal agency in competing bids for a quick win in their ongoing dispute over prediction market regulation.

  • August 25, 2026

    Investor Says Vail Resorts Conspired To Fix Ski Pass Prices

    Vail Resorts Inc. and its executives conspired with competitors to fix prices for its lift tickets and misled its stockholders about the company's conduct, an investor in the mountain resort operator alleged in Colorado federal court.

  • August 25, 2026

    No Partial Appeal Before Trial For Ex-Under Armour Supplier

    A Pennsylvania federal judge won't pause a November trial for tortious interference claims against Under Armour so a former supplier can appeal the dismissal of its antitrust claims, the court said Tuesday.

  • August 25, 2026

    Braves, Ronald Acuña Jr. Sued Over $3.2M Loan Default

    A Florida lender is suing the Atlanta Braves and outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. in state court, alleging that Acuña defaulted on a $3.2 million loan and the MLB club has continued to pay him despite the loan requiring garnishment of his wages to repay it on default.

  • August 24, 2026

    NY Judge Dismisses Suit Over Pelé Photo After Settlement

    The estate of a renowned Brazilian sports photographer has settled its lawsuit in New York federal court against two soccer-themed retail companies, which it accused of selling merchandise bearing an iconic 1965 photograph of soccer legend Pelé without authorization.

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