Kraft champions franchise betting to grow sports fan engagement
Patriots owner Bob Kraft says online betting and fantasy leagues can boost fan interest across sports including football and baseball. He notes early fan fantasy leagues drew viewers to all games and recalls the NFL moving fantasy play to NFL com for control and data, despite initial team resistance.
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Betting on Kraft fuels betting boom across sports
Kraft and fellow NFL executives push legalized sports gambling as a potential game changer for baseball and other leagues. They cite growing state activity, fan engagement, and new broadcasting and betting platforms while stressing MLB's commitment to game integrity and regulatory cooperation.
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Melania Trump visits border states amid separation outcry
Melania Trump travels to Tucson and Phoenix amid criticism over migrant family separation policies. She meets with officials at a Border Patrol facility in Tucson and visits a Phoenix complex housing dozens of migrant children, 121 total with 81 separated from parents. Her quiet, risk-averse outfit contrasts with her prior controversial jacket, while aides defend her focus on child welfare.
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