Tim Anderson returns to White Sox lineup at second base
Tim Anderson has returned to the Chicago White Sox lineup at a new position, starting at second base against Boston
2023-06-24 07:39
Pirates bring up infield prospect Nick Gonzales, who was drafted 7th overall in 2020
The skidding Pittsburgh Pirates have called up another first-round draft pick, selecting touted infielder Nick Gonzales from Triple-A Indianapolis
2023-06-24 07:35
Sergio Busquets is joining former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
Sergio Busquets is joining former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
2023-06-24 07:21
Orioles-Mariners start time: Orioles rain delay update in Baltimore
The Orioles and Mariners were stuck in a rain delay on Friday evening in Baltimore. When will the game resume? Check here for updates.For the first time in 2023, Orioles fans have to wait on the rain in Baltimore.Friday's game between the Orioles and Mariners officially entered a rain d...
2023-06-24 07:11
Mets demote starting pitcher Tylor Megill to Triple-A Syracuse
The struggling New York Mets have optioned Tylor Megill to Triple-A Syracuse, opening a spot in their underperforming rotation
2023-06-24 07:08
Inter Miami confirm signing of free agent Sergio Busquets
Sergio Busquets is set to join Inter Miami on a free transfer, reuniting with former FC Barcelona Lionel Messi. The 34-year-old will join on a Designated Player contract, 90min understands.
2023-06-24 07:07
Online gamblers raked in thousands on bets against the Titanic sub crew’s survival
Online gamblers bet hundreds of thousands of dollars on whether the submarine that went missing on a recent expedition to the Titanic, in what online critics called a “dystopian” use of digital finance. Since Wednesday, people wagered at least $300,000 on the fate of the vehicle using the crypto platform Polymarket, Mother Jones reports. On the site, betters buy and sell shares on the outcomes of events using cryptocurrency, and can redeem their shares for $1 each if their guesses are correct. Follow the latest updates on the missing Titanic submarine here “For the purposes of this market, the vessel need not have been rescued or physically recovered to be considered ‘found,’” reads the description page for the submarine bets. “If pieces are located, but not the cabin which contains the vessel’s passengers, that will not suffice for this market to resolve to ‘Yes.’” One user, asking only to be identified by his first name, Rich, told Mother Jones he made around $3,250 betting. He argued what he was doing was morally defensible because unlike the regular stock market, it had no impact on the fate of the entity being wagered upon. “My answer would be that markets are fundamentally immoral. There’s no ethical consumption under capitalism,” Rich said. Others weren’t so sure. Social media users racked up thousands of likes criticising such gamblers. “Actually insane,” one commenter wrote. “Imagine making money off of if someone is gonna die or not.” Polymarket defended its offerings on the submarine, arguing that it was a neutral way of calculating the likelihood of a rescue. “If the families were privy to Polymarket, they could use the market as a way to obtain the real-time, unbiased probability of the submarine being recovered,” the company said in an email to Gizmodo. “That is a far more valuable service to them than sensationalist media coverage: with our markets at least they understand the true probabilities.” Bookmakers take bets on nearly everything, from sports to sex tapes, but the industry does have some lines regarding poor taste. According to Betting Gods, a gambling industry tip site, most major bookmakers refused to take bets regarding the death of Queen Elizabeth. “Major bookmakers won’t bet on the Queen dying as it would offend most of its regular customers. Whether they all agree with Britain having a royal family or not, most people would prefer to bet on a variety of other things such as sports,” the site wrote in an article. “When asked the question of why bookmakers won’t bet on what age the queen will die, the spokespeople of all the major bookmakers were unanimous in saying that it was important that people understand where the parameters of bad taste bets can’t be crossed.” Read More US launches prosecutions of Chinese companies on charges of trafficking fentanyl ingredients Titanic sub latest - Coast Guard makes stunning admission about ‘explosion’ when submersible lost contact OceanGate CEO said he was ‘personally insulted’ by ‘baseless cries’ about Titanic sub’s deadly safety flaws Federal court halts ‘suppressive’ Florida drag ban Florida's law targeting drag shows is on hold under federal judge's order Recovery could cost millions as Coast Guard stunningly admits submersible ‘explosion’
2023-06-24 07:07
Buffalo Bills reward success of GM Beane and coach McDermott with 2-year contract extensions
The Buffalo Bills locked up their brain trust tandem of general manager Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott through the 2027 season by signing the duo to two-year contract extensions
2023-06-24 07:03
DJ LeMahieu struggling through slump, trying to regain batting champion form
DJ LeMahieu has been willing to look at his mechanics
2023-06-24 06:54
Chelsea reject third Man Utd bid for Mason Mount
Manchester United have had a third bid worth £55m for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount rejected.
2023-06-24 06:51
Yankees: Nestor Cortes nearer to return but wait for Aaron Judge drags on
The New York Yankees are torn between positive injury updates and crippling uncertainty. The AL East standings are an absolute bloodbath right now. The New York Yankees are 8-9 in the month of June and are subsequently only a half-game up on Toronto for third place in what's shaping up to b...
2023-06-24 06:49
Wembanyama arrives in San Antonio, with fans waiting for hours to greet him
The chants from hundreds of fans, some of whom waited outside for hours in nearly 100-degree heat, started at the very moment Victor Wembanyama stepped out of the private plane that carried him to his new NBA home
2023-06-24 06:14
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