

Kevin Draper
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Kansas Newspaper Is Talk of Town, and Not Just for Getting Raided
The rare search of a newsroom has uncorked a debate in Marion, Kan.: What is a newspaper’s role, anyway?

Jonas Vingegaard Wins Tour de France Again, After Vanquishing His Rival
What started as a tense two-man battle became a foregone conclusion when Tadej Pogacar couldn’t stay with Vingegaard in the 17th stage.

Tour de France: Vingegaard vs. Pogacar Is the Race to Watch
The 110th edition of cycling’s greatest race begins Saturday in Spain. Here’s a primer on the stars, the squads and the story lines.

The PGA Tour and LIV Golf Merger, Explained
The announced deal to dramatically change golf is far from complete.

Iowa’s Win Over South Carolina Draws 5.5 Million Viewers on ESPN
The highly anticipated matchup delivered more viewers than any non-championship game in women’s college basketball. And the Iowa-Louisiana State final on Sunday is on network...

Facing Criticism, a Gambling Company and a University End Their Deal
The decision by PointsBet and University of Colorado Boulder came as the industry released guidelines meant to limit how sports betting is marketed on campus.

The Way You Watch Sports on TV Is Changing. Here’s Why.
The slow collapse of regional sports networks that broadcast baseball, basketball and hockey games has implications for viewers and for the sports themselves.

Chiefsaholic, the Fan Who Dressed as a Wolf, Is Said to Be on the Lam
Xavier Babudar, known as Chiefsaholic, missed a Monday court hearing on charges that he robbed a bank in Tulsa, Okla. The court and his bail...

Senator Seeks Details of Schools’ Deals With Betting Companies
Senator Richard Blumenthal, asserting that gambling causes “very real harm” to students, has asked 66 colleges to provide information about their marketing relationships with sportsbooks.

4 People Accused of $13 Million in Pro Athlete Fraud Schemes
Prosecutors said the people, including a former N.B.A. agent, took money from professional basketball players and spent it on luxury goods and home renovations.