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Muharemović impresses in Nations League opener
Tarik Muharemović played the full 90 minutes for Bosnia and Herzegovina as they opened their UEFA Nations League campaign with a goalless draw against Poland in Warsaw.The Leeds United defender start...
Marseille’s Derek Cornelius set for three-month absence
Derek Cornelius (28) will be out for around three months, as per a report from L’Équipe, after the defender sustained a hip injury while on international duty with Canada.Cornelius returned to Mars...
Lazio Stalwart Reaches Verbal Agreement With Balotelli’s UAE Club
Lazio and Patric could be about to end their 11-year collaboration, with the defender closing in on a move to Al-Ittifaq.The BackgroundThe 33-year-old is a Barcelona youth product who made the move to...
Bayern eye winter sale of defender
Bayern Munich are aiming to sell Hiroki Ito when the winter transfer window opens, according to Kicker.If no suitable offer arrives in January, the 27-year-old could leave in the summer instead, one y...
Atlético-MG defender comments on relationship with Domínguez
Having come through Atlético-MG’s youth academy since the age of 12, center-back Vitão reached the peak of his transition to professional football by scoring his first goal for the senior team at ...
News on Leeds United flop Rasmus Kristensen causes astonishment
Former Leeds United defender Rasmus Kristensen
Juventus is interested in a move for Manchester City star
Rayan Ait-Nouri was one of the finest left-backs in Europe during his time at Wolves, and the defender demonstrated his quality in numerous matches, prompting Pep Guardiola to sign him for Manchester ...
Aston Villa defender Scott signs first professional deal
Aston Villa defender Katie Scott has signed her first professional contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Villans this morning.The 1...
Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Gets Candid About Packers Defenders
Bijan Robinson dominated the Packers on Thursday night. Afterward, the Falcons star revealed what he noticed from Green Bay defenders. The post Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Gets Candid About Packers Defenders appeared first on HEAVY.
Sporting Spotlight: Moisés Mosquera
Get to know Sporting KC Defender Moisés Mosquera. His journey to soccer and the man off the pitch.
Who Replaces Labaron Philon Jr for Alabama Basketball
Alabama basketball faces a major offensive problem with the loss of Labaron Philon Jr. Despite testing the NBA waters his freshman year, Philon Jr. decided to return to Alabama. In his sophomore year, Philon took a massive step in his game, becoming more than just a good defender and decent scorer. Last season, he averaged …
Notre Dame senior defender ruled out against Purdue testing depth
Notre Dame has ruled out another one of its defenders as the team gets closer to its Saturday road matchup against Purdue
Official: Udinese sign four-time Champions League winner Alaba
Udinese have officially announced their signing of four-time Champions League-winning defender David Alaba on a free transfer until the end of the 2026-27 season.Official: Alaba joins Udinese on free ...
Emily Fox signs new Arsenal contract
Arsenal have announced that defender Emily Fox has signed a new contract with the club.The American first joined the Gunners from North Carolina Courage midway through the 2023/24 campaign.Since then...
Colts Work Out Three Veteran Edge Rushers
The Indianapolis Colts worked out three veteran edge defenders on Wednesday following an injury to Micheal Clemons.
Wednesday’s LSU and Texas A&M injury report: Key defender questionable
First injury report of the week brings questions regarding secondary
Marseille’s Derek Cornelius taken to hospital
Olympique de Marseille defender Derek Cornelius (28) has been taken to hospital after sustaining an injury while away on international duty with the Canada national team, as confirmed by a communiqué...
Footballer turns to fundraiser for knee operation
Braintree Town defender Ange Djadja is aiming to raise £10,000 for his recovery.
Bills’ Landon Jackson Already Faces Second NFL Punishment of 2026
Bills edge rusher Landon Jackson faces his second NFL punishment of 2026, adding another disciplinary issue for the Buffalo defender. The post Bills’ Landon Jackson Already Faces Second NFL Punishment of 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.
Major Titans Weakness Revealing Itself Through 0-2 Start
Exhausted defenders and sustained scoring drives have left Tennessee winless. To save their season, the Titans must fix a porous defense currently incapable of forcing quick stops.
Newcastle United defender Richardson signs first professional deal
Newcastle United defender Abbie Richardson has signed her first professional contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Magpies earlier ...
Panthers named potential trade suitor for Pro Bowl defender
The Panthers have been floated as a possible trade suitor for a former first-round pick and Pro Bowl defender.
'No sympathy for Carrick & Alonso
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, does not feel any sympathy for Manchester United's Michael Carrick and Xabi Alonso of Chelsea. Both sides have suffered some poor results early in the new season and there is pressure building over Carrick in particular to get results. "With Ruben Amorim, I remember people saying they didn't want him to go because they just wanted a level of stability but by the end, Amorim was sabotaging himself - he was so, so poor," Onuoha told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.
'No sympathy for Carrick & Alonso
Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, does not feel any sympathy for Manchester United's Michael Carrick and Xabi Alonso of Chelsea. Both sides have suffered some poor results early in the new season and there is pressure building over Carrick in particular to get results. "With Ruben Amorim, I remember people saying they didn't want him to go because they just wanted a level of stability but by the end, Amorim was sabotaging himself - he was so, so poor," Onuoha told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.
Revealed: Balerdi turned down Boca Juniors to join Roma
Leonardo Balerdi’s arrival at Roma wasn’t just a transfer decision, but also a personal one for the Argentine defender. The central defender, who had an excellent start to the season with the Gial...
Schalke 04’s Maximilian Wöber reflects on remarkable ÖFB comeback
Maximilian Wöber probably could not have scripted the moment much better. Schalke 04 were clinging to a 2-1 lead away at Union Berlin deep into stoppage time when the Austrian defender found himself ...
Alaba: Ex-Real Madrid defender reaches surprise agreement with Udinese
Fabrizio Romano reports that David Alaba has reached an agreement with Udinese and is close to joining the Serie A club.Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich defender Alaba is close to joining Udinese....
Man Utd & Liverpool eye Mitchell
Manchester United and Liverpool are keen on Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell, Aston Villa loan attacker Alejandro Garnacho is on the radar of La Liga clubs, while Chelsea want Gambian teenager Adama Jeng, plus more.
Panthers bring in 3 players for tryouts on Tuesday
The Panthers hosted a trio of defenders for tryouts on Tuesday.
Patriots veteran defender trolls Aaron Rodgers after win over Steelers
Patriots defensive tackle Cory Durden sent a message to Aaron Rodgers after the Week 2 win over the Steelers.
Eagles Sign Pro Bowl CB to Bolster Defense
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed a Pro Bowl defender to bolster the roster.
‘Monster’ $80 Million Buffalo Bills Defender Singled Out
Fox Sports singled out $80 million Buffalo Bills edge rusher after torrid start to season. The post ‘Monster’ $80 Million Buffalo Bills Defender Singled Out appeared first on HEAVY.
Graham says getting first Scotland call-up was 'surreal'
Luke Graham says getting his first call-up to the Scotland squad was "pretty surreal". The 22-year-old defender has impressed since making the summer switch to Stoke City, playing eight games so far in the Championship. Sebastien Pocognoli included the former Dundee defender in his first Scotland squad - a pleasant surprise for the Graham family.
Spurs legend Hughton 'very confident things will improve'
Former Tottenham defender Chris Hughton says he is "very confident things will improve" under Roberto de Zerbi despite a poor start to the 2026-27 season. Sometimes it clicks straight away, sometimes it takes time.
New York City FC sign defender Matt Miazga via waivers
By Justin RudermanTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: SigningNew York City FC have claimed defender Matt Miazga off waivers through the end of the 2026 season, the club announced Tuesday.The 31-year-old center ...
Reading need to tidy up results on the road
Reading FC defender Haydon Roberts says squad is stronger to compete for promotion this season after falling away last term.
Inter ready to welcome Spence back after Tottenham move
Djed Spence hasn’t yet played for Inter since his move from Tottenham, but according to Gazzetta, the Englishman will be available when Serie A resumes in October.English defender Spence is preparin...
Steur has 'huge future in the game'
Former Newcastle defender John Anderson reckons the £23m paid to sign teenage midfielder Sean Steur from Ajax is "looking like a bargain". The 18-year-old made 24 appearances for Ajax in 2025-26 and has started twice in the Premier League for the Magpies this season, impressing in Saturday's 2-1 win over Hull City. "He is still a very inexperienced boy," Anderson told BBC Radio Newcastle.
Texans Move on Former Dolphins, Patriots Starting Defensive Tackles
DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans took action on a pair of interior defenders amid their current roster situation. The post Texans Move on Former Dolphins, Patriots Starting Defensive Tackles appeared first on HEAVY.
Miami Dolphins sign defender from Buffalo Bills practice squad
Miami signs Andre Jones Jr. following defeat at San Francisco.
Sofia Verrini moves to Cesena
MILANO - FC Internazionale Milano can announce that Sofia Verrini has left the club on loan: the 2008-born defender moves to Cesena on loan until 30 June 2027.At the same time, Sofia has extended her ...
Jaquet's performance against Bournemouth 'a step forward'
Defender Jeremy Jacquet's performance in Sunday's 1-0 win at Bournemouth was "a step forward" in his development, according to Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola. The 21-year-old centre-back was named player of the match against Iraola's former side after another assured display, completing his third full 90 minutes in a row in the Premier League. A five-year deal was agreed in January to sign Jacquet from Rennes this summer, but he suffered a shoulder injury soon afterwards that ruled him out of the rest of the campaign.
Schalke defender frustrated by lack of contract talks
With his contract expiring next summer, Schalke 04 centre-back Hasan Kurucay has expressed his disappointment that the club have yet to approach him about an extension.“I haven’t heard anything fr...
Roma Taking an Extended Look at Free Agent Defender
Roma could take advantage of the extra-long break to bring in a free agent and have had some contacts with Matteo Darmian as of late. He has been approached by a few smaller sides during the summer, b...
Our worst performance of the season
West Bromwich Albion defender Conor Townsend labels their Black Country derby 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers their "worst performance of the season".
'The mentality in the dressing room is really good'
Newcastle defender Lewis Hall has said the Magpies are "happy with the three points" from Saturday's 2-1 win over Hull City but added that his side "got a bit sloppy". Hall put the hosts 2-0 ahead after just seven minutes but the Tigers came back into the match after that. "We let them get back into the game, which we need to look at," Hall told BBC Radio Newcastle.
'Keep the belief - that's been a big message'
Coventry City matchwinner Jay Dasilva has told BBC CWR his goal against Nottingham Forest secured the Sky Blues "a massive win going into the [international] break". "The boys have been giving me stick for a while so I'm happy to finally score," said the defender.
Abdul-El Sayed, a Democrat, Has an Unlikely Defender: Tucker Carlson
Mr. Carlson, the far-right podcaster, has promoted Dr. El-Sayed’s comments and sharply criticized his Republican rival in a key Senate race. Strategists are scratching their heads.
Confirmed: Barcelona suffer Andreas Christensen injury blow after Sevilla win
Barcelona have confirmed an injury setback for Andreas Christensen, with the experienced defender suffering a left thigh strain during the 3-1 victory over Sevilla.The Dane had to be withdrawn in the ...
Christensen facing several weeks out with muscle injury
LeadBarcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan on Saturday, but the result was followed by an injury update on Andreas Christensen. Hansi Flick confirmed after the game that the defender ...
Defender Ng predicts big wins to come for Cardiff
Cardiff City defender Perry Ng says he expects the club to "batter some teams" moving forward as the Bluebirds finally put an end to their winless run.
Starting Patriots defender ruled out of Steelers Week 2 matchup
The Patriots will be without a ninth-year veteran when the Steelers roll into Foxborough.
Andoni Iraola drops massive hint about Liverpool's next signing
Ronald Araujo has been a revelation since his arrival in Merseyside, and the Uruguayan has established himself already. Although initially signed as a central defender Araujo has already made a compel...
Can Leeds move closer to 40 points against 'unimpressive' Palace?
"You've got to wait until at least 10 games into a season to talk about that stuff," said Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix when quizzed about Leeds United's chances of qualifying for European football this season. Daniel Farke's side are yet to lose a Premier League game in 2026-27, picking up eight points from their opening four games of the season. Defender James Justin has also highlighted "the aspiration is to get to 40 points first and foremost" in their second campaign since Championship promotion.
Broncos Get Early Warning After Update on All-Pro Defender
The Broncos have been put on early notice about a disruptive force in Aaron Donald ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Rams. The post Broncos Get Early Warning After Update on All-Pro Defender appeared first on HEAVY.
FC Cincinnati sign Dutch defender Tyrell Malacia
By Jaime UribarriTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: SigningFC Cincinnati have signed defender Tyrell Malacia, the club announced Friday. The 27-year-old Netherlands international is under contract through Jun...
Huijsen, Cucurella make Spain’s squad list
Real Madrid defenders Dean Huijsen and Marc Cucurella made Luis de la Fuente’s list for the upcoming FIFA break, where the Spanish national team will face England, Croatia (twice) and Czech Republic. Huijsen’s return is notable, given that he wasn’t included in Spain’s list for the FIFA World Cup. However, the young defender has been […]
Arteta hopeful defenders will be available for Brighton clash
Mikel Arteta says he is “very optimistic” that Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Jurrien Timber and Piero Hincapie will all be available for Arsenal’s game against Brighton. The Gunners boss provid...
Everton Face Difficult Task Of Keeping Jarrad Branthwaite
Keeping Jarrad Branthwaite at Everton is going to be a tricky task, with interest likely to go in the defender. Manchester United are already being linked with another potential transfer.
Lions lose another key defender as safety exits against Bills
The Lions’ secondary took another hit when their starting safety was carted to the locker room following a collision with a teammate.
Davis 'should be wing-back'
Legendary former Ipswich midfielder John Wark has said Leif Davis "should be a wing-back" because of his attacking prowess, but warned against an England call-up at this stage. The 26-year-old defender has impressed so far this season and his one goal and assist has already equalled his tally from Ipswich's last Premier League campaign in 2024-25. On the other side of Gary O'Neil's defence, Darnell Furlong admitted after Tuesday's Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Arsenal that having limited game time so far this season has been difficult.
Bristol City defender to see specialist following injury blow
Bristol City are still waiting to discover the extent of Rob Dickie’s knee injury after the defender was forced off against Lincoln.Dickie went down midway through the second half of the defeat and ...
Glasner on Milenkovic, City Ground plans and Coventry
Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Coventry City at the City Ground (kick-off 17:30 BST). Nikola Milenkovic will miss the game, while fellow defender Jair Cunha trained on Thursday and "looks OK", though Glasner added that it was a "very light session". Glasner described planning approval for the development of the City Ground as "great news for the club, the city and the supporters".
Barcelona make major decision regarding teenage defender’s playing position
Pau Cubarsi’s technical ability is useful to Barcelona, but Hansi Flick’s coaching staff appear to have drawn a fairly firm line over where they want the teenager playing.According to RAC1 (h/t FC...
Roma in contact with free agent Matteo Darmian
A new name has been linked with Roma.According to TUTTOmercatoWEB.com, in recent weeks there have been contacts between Roma and Matteo Darmian, a defender released after several positive seasons with...
Sheff Utd's Kitching earns first international call
Sheffield United defender Liam Kitching earns his first senior international call-up for the Republic of Ireland's Nations League campaign.
Germany's Nations League squads
Germany coach Jürgen Klopp has announced two squads for his first four matches in charge in the Nations League. Squad one for the games in the Netherlands on September 24 and against Greece on September 27: Goalkeepers: Finn Dahmen (Augsburg), Alexander Nübel (Besiktas), Marc-André ter Stegen (Ajax) Defenders: Hennes Behrens (Augsburg), Yann Aurel Bisseck (Inter Milan), Nathaniel Brown (Bayern Munich), Max Rosenfelder (Freiburg), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munic
Celtic owe the supporters after Ibrox shocker says Colby Donovan
Celtic defender Colby Donovan has insisted that he and his fellow teammates owe the supporters big time after Sunday’s loss at Ibrox, and aims to start with a win over Ferencvaros in the Europa Leag...
Valakari reveals chats helped Taylor and Finlayson
St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has revealed that Taylor Steven explored his options away from McDiarmid Park this summer before the 21-year-old winger earned a starting place for the last three matches. St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has admitted that he felt the need to have a "strong conversation" with Daniel Finlayson after leaving the 25-year-old defender out his side for three games before his return against Celtic.
Chargers Tabbed Potential Suitor for $44 Million “Quality” Defender
The Los Angeles Chargers are named as a potential suitor for a defensive line after the Week 1 loss to the Cardinals. The post Chargers Tabbed Potential Suitor for $44 Million “Quality” Defender appeared first on HEAVY.
TMJ acquires Felkrem’s women’s football representation business
Dallas-based women's soccer agency TMJ has acquired Felkrem's women's soccer representation business, bringing Colombian forward Linda Caicedo and defender Kate Del Fava to the firm.
Gudmundsson selected for Sweden’s September/October fixtures
Leeds United defender Gabriel Gudmundsson has been named in Graham Potter’s Sweden squad for the upcoming September/October international break.The 27-year-old, who was born in Malmö, has won 28 ca...
Fernandez signs new London City contract
London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signs a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029.
London City Lionesses defender Fernández signs new long-term deal
London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernández has signed a new contract with the club until summer 2029.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Pride this ...
FC Cincinnati waive defender Matt Miazga
By MLSsoccer staffTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: WaivedFC Cincinnati have waived defender Matt Miazga and utilized a buyout of a guaranteed contract, the club announced Monday evening. The 31-year-old cent...
Wilder reveals that Sheffield United defender could miss Fleetwood clash
Chris Wilder revealed that Sam McCallum could miss Sheffield United’s EFL Cup clash against Fleetwood with injury.The left-back was forced off late in the game against Wolves last weekend after taki...
Defenders 'afraid' of 'work in progress' Brobbey
Brian Brobbey needs to believe in himself more, says former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini. The Black Cats forward produced an impressive display in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Arsenal, but needs a stronger "striker's instinct" if he wants to help Sunderland get results.
🎧Onuoha - Norwich have a chance but it's difficult
Ex-Man City defender Nedum Onuoha and former Canaries midfielder Rossi Jarvis join the Scrimmage podcast to preview Norwich's cup trip to the Etihad.
Bijol selected for Slovenia’s upcoming internationals
Leeds United defender Jaka Bijol has been named in the latest Slovenia squad for their upcoming international fixtures.The 27-year-old centre-back has made four appearances across all competitions thi...
Please Stop Conflating Sports Betting Handle With Spending On Entertainment
Editor’s note: The Cashout for paid subscribers will publish on Tuesday. Every September there’s a huge uptick in how much people bet on sports with the start of football season. Which means it’s time to get ahead of a ridiculous narrative before it picks up steam on social media or in mainstream media. Subscribe Every few months I see some version of this: [ Charlie Bilello@charliebilello Americans bet over $165 billion on sports last year, which is more than they spent on movies, books, concerts and sports tickets - combined. 1:00 PM · Jun 28, 2026 · 4.1M Views 258 Replies · 674 Reposts · 4.23K Likes ](https://x.com/charliebilello/status/2071217050328895935?s=20) Fortune published this in July. The headline and start of the story tell the same narrative (emphasis added): Gambling becomes America’s favorite pastime as Americans spend more on sports bets than movies, arts, museums, and music combined: The North American box office totaled $8.87 billion in 2025, which is still 22% below pre-pandemic levels. Recorded music revenue hit a record $11.5 billion. Live music like concerts and festivals brought in $18.51 billion. Meanwhile, book publishers tracked by the Association of American Publishers reported $14.6 billion for the year. And the U.S. museum industry generated an estimated $16.4 billion. Add it up and the total comes to roughly $70 billion, which is less than half what Americans wagered on sports. The story, to its credit, goes on to tell us why sports betting is entirely different, although people who only read headlines will miss that nuance. (The tweet above definitely skips over the nuance.) I will mostly be preaching to the choir here, but it’s worth saying out loud: Wagering money on sports is not the same thing as spending on entertainment from a financial perspective. When you spend money on a movie or concert ticket, that money is gone. You exchanged money for an experience. It’s a good trade! I get to have fun for “x” dollars. (Unless the movie sucks, I guess.) When you bet money on sports, the money is not necessarily gone every time you wager it. It could be gone, but sometimes it’s not and you actually get more money back! That’s not “spending” money or something you should try to compare directly to entertainment spend. A far better comp would be how much people lose at sports betting. That number was more like $17 billion in the US last year, at least for state-regulated sportsbooks. Why are we trying to equate handle and entertainment spending? I dunno. It makes for splashy headlines, I guess. Now, people should be betting for entertainment, and not because they expect to win in the long term; no doubt about it. Anyway, here’s hoping I don’t see people saying Americans “spent” hundreds of millions of dollars on sports betting this fall. Mindway AI and DraftKings Expand Responsible Gaming Drive with Launch of Gamalyze American Football In time for the NFL kickoff, Mindway AI has expanded its partnership with DraftKings to launch Gamalyze American Football the second title in the neuroscience-based Gamalyze Sports collection. Following the success of Gamalyze Football (soccer) during the FIFA World Cup, this gridiron-themed update replaces static questionnaires with immersive, stadium-inspired gameplay. Backed by 10+ years of Aarhus University research, Gamalyze evaluates real-time decision-making to deliver instant, unbiased player risk assessments. Integrated into DraftKings’ platform and nationwide activations, it engages fans when excitement peaks. Ready to upgrade your player protection? Contact Mindway AI to try Gamalyze Sports today. Gambling news roundup 🚨The important stuff 1st NFL Sunday of Season ‘Champagne-Popping Day for Bettors’ (Covers): “The first NFL Sunday of the season was a champagne-popping day for bettors, while the book was left cleaning up the corks,” Caesars’ head of football Joey Feazel said prior to the Sunday night game. “Caesars Sportsbook reported that Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs, Baltimore’s Derrick Henry, Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor, and Atlanta’s Bijan Robinson were among the top five most-bet players to reach the end zone, and all of them cashed tickets.” [ Ben Fawkes@BFawkes22 A @CaesarsSports oddsmaker on how Week 1 has gone so far: “The first NFL Sunday of the season was a champagne-popping day for bettors, while the book was left cleaning up the corks.” ➡️8 of 10 most popular anytime TD scorers cashed 1:31 AM · Sep 14, 2026 · 276K Views 16 Replies · 16 Reposts · 615 Likes ](https://x.com/BFawkes22/status/2099310001927995849?s=20) 🔍 Are we already getting a “customer-friendly results” narrative in Week 1? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke with CNBC about the prediction markets industry: “We think that there needs to be stronger regulations into the predictive markets,” Goodell said. “We want to see that to protect the integrity of our game. We want to make sure we’re protecting the consumers that are on those platforms for the NFL. So, we’re continuing to have conversations with them and talk to them about the things that we think they need to do to strengthen that so that they could be potential partners at some point in the future.” More on the NFL + PMs: [ Straight to the Point Quid Pro Quo The NFL has asked Kalshi and other prediction markets to remove certain easy to manipulate markets. Does a potential partnership hang in the balance… Read more 6 hours ago · 19 likes · Steve Ruddock ](https://straighttothepoint.substack.com/p/quid-pro-quo?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1472492) Kalshi was on my podcast?: Kalshi was on my podcast [ The Event Horizon Episode 32: Talking Prediction Market Enforcement With Kalshi’s Robert DeNault Kalshi? On my podcast? Yep… Listen now 5 hours ago · 6 likes · 1 comment · Dustin Gouker ](https://nexteventhorizon.substack.com/p/episode-32-talking-prediction-market-enforcement-kalshi?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web&embedding_publication_id=1472492) DraftKings Enhances Responsible Engagement Efforts With New Customer Initiatives, Tools and Education (press release): DraftKings Inc. today announced a series of new initiatives designed to promote responsible engagement and increase awareness and use of the tools and resources to help customers make informed decisions and engage responsibly. The efforts include a new digital advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas that promotes responsible engagement, a PGA TOUR sweepstakes that promotes customer engagement with responsible engagement features, the launch of Gamalyze American Football in collaboration with Mindway AI, and new custom cool-off options that give customers enhanced flexibility when choosing a cool-off period. The initiatives build on DraftKings’ commitment to making responsible engagement an integral part of the customer experience and providing players with accessible tools and resources that help them make informed choices about their gaming experience. “At DraftKings, responsible engagement is embedded in how we operate and is essential to building trust with our customers and our long-term sustainability,” said Lori Kalani, Chief Responsible Gaming Officer at DraftKings. “We’ve continued to invest in tools and resources that give customers enhanced access to information about their play and more choices for managing how they engage. From My Budget Builder and My Stat Sheet to player-set limits and new custom cool-offs, we’re continuing to evolve our approach while promoting awareness and use of the tools and resources available to help customers play responsibly.” … DraftKings is launching a new digital advertising campaign featuring Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas that continues the pair’s road trip and promotes responsible engagement and awareness of the tools and resources available to help customers make informed choices about their gaming experience and engage responsibly. The campaign was initially launched on Sep. 10th and will reach customers through digital channels, bringing responsible engagement messaging to fans in an engaging way. bet365 Launches “The Matchup,” a New Weekly Video Podcast Hosted by Super Bowl Champions Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders (press release): "bet365, a global leader in online sports betting and gaming, today announced the launch of “The Matchup,” a new weekly video podcast hosted by former Super Bowl Champions Chris Harris Jr. and Emmanuel Sanders. Featuring current and former NFL players, the original series marks a significant, intentional investment in football as bet365 works to become a go-to destination for U.S. bettors throughout the season. “The Matchup” premieres September 10, with new episodes released weekly in both video and audio formats. Full episodes will be available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever podcasts are available, with clips and additional content rolling out across YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and TikTok. The show is being produced by Last Row Digital Media. Each week, Harris and Sanders will be joined by guests from across the game to break down the biggest NFL matchups, unpack the latest league news and share perspectives that go beyond the box score. By bringing together two former players with distinct perspectives and firsthand experience, “The Matchup” will give audiences timely context and a deeper understanding of the teams, players and storylines shaping the week ahead. “Every great football conversation starts with a matchup—who has the edge, what everyone is overlooking and what could change the game,” said Chris Harris Jr. “Emmanuel and I have experienced the game from different perspectives, and we want the audience to feel like they are part of the conversation and leave every episode knowing more about the week ahead.” Today’s iGaming companies face new litigation threats as expansive consumer protection statutes spark lawsuits with sky’s-the-limit aspirations, sometimes backed by private funders. Clients of Ifrah Law have a staunch defender in Robert Ward – an agile litigator and case tactician who responds to the changing state of play with creative legal defenses and efficient case-closing strategies. Robert draws on federal clerkship experience and appellate defense work to advise iGaming clients on litigation exposure, white-collar risk, and regulatory defense across multiple jurisdictions. Read More: Robert Ward on Helping iGaming Clients Outmaneuver Lawsuit-Obsessed Adversaries 🔮 Prediction markets Update on legal action in Connecticut: [ Daniel Wallach@WALLACHLEGAL Connecticut says gaming service license holders which received subpoenas over sports prediction markets “are not under investigation” by the @CTDCP but may possess information that could assist the state “in evaluating the conduct of prediction market platforms.” 2:31 PM · Sep 13, 2026 · 844 Views 5 Likes ](https://x.com/WALLACHLEGAL/status/2099143914271670576?s=20) American Gaming Association Opposes CFTC Bid to Block New York Prediction-Market Enforcement (DeFi Rate): “The brief points to the Ninth Circuit’s Aug. 28 decision in KalshiEX LLC v. Assad, which the AGA says supports New York’s authority to regulate sports contracts as gambling. It also cites Kalshi advertising, product comparisons and reporting on Kalshi’s sports volume to argue that the economic product resembles a sportsbook wager more than a conventional financial hedge.” [ Daniel Wallach@WALLACHLEGAL AGA intervenes in CFTC v. NY case to oppose CFTC request for preliminary injunction, says the CFTC’s arguments “obfuscate a simple truth: prediction markets offer sports betting.” Highlights CA9 decision, @DustinGouker (6x), and $1.32 billion in OSB taxes for NY (0 from PMs). Daniel Wallach @WALLACHLEGAL High stakes hearing on Monday in CFTC v. New York State. If SDNY judge Lorna Schofield denies the CFTC’s motion for preliminary injunction, the New York AG would have a clearer path for securing a state court geofencing order against Kalshi, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan. 2:08 AM · Sep 13, 2026 · 4.78K Views 1 Reply · 2 Reposts · 8 Likes ](https://x.com/WALLACHLEGAL/status/2098957043474280584?s=20) Gaming Commission remains member of gambling council after questions raised over ties to Kalshi (Mass Live): “The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will not follow the leads of gaming regulators in Ohio and Michigan and drop ties with the National Council on Problem Gambling over its new association with Kalshi.” Sponsor’s messageTrusted Voices: Conversations About Betting is designed to equip adults, including parents and coaches, with tools and resources to talk to young people about gambling, including information on warning signs, risks and proxy betting. 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Gough and his team will use the coming months to listen to players and fans, evaluate opportunities across the league, and execute plans for a broader evolution of Jai Alai’s presentation, live experience, media, marketing and commercial strategy beginning in 2027. “This is a really unique moment for Jai Alai,” said Rob Gough, Owner of the World Jai Alai League. “We have a sport with more than 100 years of history in Miami, extraordinary athletes and incredible speed, but I also believe there is enormous untapped potential.” bet365 reveals most popular online slots in 3 US states in August (SBC Americas): “In its monthly Gaming Insights and Performance report, growing online casino operator bet365 tracks player trends and game performance in online slots across its North American online casino markets.” The Closing Line is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
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