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Latest News in Sports & Betting
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April 22, 2026
Tennis Org. Says WTA Broke Bylaw To Try To Remove Rep
The International Tennis Federation has accused the Women's Tennis Association of trying to remove its representative from the WTA board of directors without the representative's approval, according to a suit in New York federal court.
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April 22, 2026
Illinois Judge Sends Kalshi Gambling Suit To New York
An Illinois federal judge transferred a putative class action suit accusing Kalshi Inc. of violating Illinois gambling and consumer protection laws to New York, which has consolidated similar lawsuits claiming the platform falsely markets itself as a "prediction market," when it is actually running an illegal sports gambling operation.
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April 22, 2026
NASCAR Claims No Duty To Defend In Sex Harassment Suit
Counsel for NASCAR and Michigan International Speedway told a federal judge in a hearing Wednesday they are not obligated to defend or indemnify an MIS supervisor regarding a sexual harassment suit brought against them by a former security guard.
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April 22, 2026
NY Gov. Bans State Officials Using Inside Info For Online Bets
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Wednesday blocking state officials from trading on prediction markets using insider information they obtained during the course of their official duties, citing recent reports of bets related to the U.S. military action within Venezuela and the war in Iran.
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April 22, 2026
Spain Creditor Accused Of Harassment In $47M Award Fight
Spain has accused a creditor of trying to shame the country into paying a confirmed $47.6 million arbitral award by seeking information related to the Spanish national soccer team's upcoming appearance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, calling the bid a ploy meant to "embarrass Spain internationally."
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