Texas AG says daily fantasy sports likely illegal in state
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said a court would likely rule daily fantasy sports illegal under Texas law, though his opinion is nonbinding. DraftKings and FanDuel argue the games are skill based and will continue operating pending legislative change, while regulators in other states pursue similar actions.
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Settlement reached in MLB TV dispute
New York Major League Baseball and fans who sued reached a settlement to expand online packages and lower prices for televised games. The deal adds single team online options for 84.99 next season and reduces the league wide package to 109.99, with live local broadcasts online by 2017 and possibilities for some games to be watched without cable.
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Reds honor Pete Rose with No 14 retired and hall of fame event
The Cincinnati Reds will retire Pete Rose’s No 14 and induct him into the team hall of fame during a June 24 26 weekend in Cincinnati. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred had rejected Rose’s reinstatement but approved ceremonial honors including a 40 year reunion of the 1976 team and a hall of fame banquet. Rose remains banned from MLB activity but may appear ceremonially with approval.
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Desperate Times for Duke After 3 Straight Losses
Duke, ranked 20th, suffers a 64 62 defeat at Syracuse extending its skid to three games in the ACC. Coach Mike Krzyzewski skips several Syracuse players during the postgame handshake, drawing attention as a sign of mounting frustration amid one possession losses and a sliding national ranking.
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