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Paxton warns Big 12 of potential legal action over any Texas Tech Sorsby sanctions

12 June 2026 at 14:08
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), a candidate for Senate, is warning schools across the Big 12 Conference that the state would consider suing any institution that sanctions Texas Tech over a decision to play a quarterback who sued the NCAA to regain his eligibility. In a letter to Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and Kansas Chancellor…

Paxton warns Big 12 of potential legal action over any Texas Tech Sorsby sanctions

12 June 2026 at 14:08
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), a candidate for Senate, is warning schools across the Big 12 Conference that the state would consider suing any institution that sanctions Texas Tech over a decision to play a quarterback who sued the NCAA to regain his eligibility. In a letter to Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and Kansas Chancellor…

Paddy Power owner Flutter to scrap listing on London Stock Exchange

12 June 2026 at 08:25

Gambling business, which also owns Betfair, to focus on New York in latest high-profile blow to UK stock market

The gambling group that owns Paddy Power and Betfair is to scrap its listing on the London Stock Exchange, in another blow for the UK’s shrinking stock market.

Flutter Entertainment, the world’s largest online betting company, told investors that it would cancel its London shares on 3 August, blaming low levels of trading in the stock and high costs.

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© Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

© Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

Can Anyone or Anything Stop Andy Burnham Now?

11 June 2026 at 11:00

Can anyone or anything stop Andy Burnham becoming PM now, asks Mark Littlewood in his latest Political Betting column as he contemplates breaking his usual rule and taking the 2/5 odds-on bet.

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Texas Tech ruling ignites debate on sports betting and gambling addiction

A judge's ruling in Texas is sending shockwaves through college sports. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who wagered $90,000 on sports games, was banned from the sport. But he and the school appealed, arguing he has a gambling addiction and anxiety issues. The judge agreed, and Sorsby will most likely play this year. William Brangham discussed more with Danny Funt.

NCAA appeals court ruling overturning Texas Tech QB’s gambling ban

9 June 2026 at 14:32
The NCAA is filing an appeal to challenge a Monday ruling that granted Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction against the association after it banned him for violating its gambling policy for student athletes. The appeal, filed late Monday, is “accelerated,” meaning the NCAA is hoping to get a ruling from a…

NCAA appeals court ruling overturning Texas Tech QB’s gambling ban

9 June 2026 at 14:32
The NCAA is filing an appeal to challenge a Monday ruling that granted Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction against the association after it banned him for violating its gambling policy for student athletes. The appeal, filed late Monday, is “accelerated,” meaning the NCAA is hoping to get a ruling from a…

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