Athlete News

• Vote yet to happen on A's Vegas stadium plan
  
  The Nevada Senate adjourned Thursday without voting on a financing bill for a proposed $1.5 billion Las Vegas Strip stadium for the Oakland Athletics.
  ESPN.  Thursday, 8 Jun 2023.
• AD Swarbrick to leave Irish; NBC's Bevacqua in
  
  NBC Sports chairman Pete Bevacqua will succeed Jack Swarbrick as Notre Dame athletic director in 2024, but he will begin work at the school this July.
  ESPN.  Thursday, 8 Jun 2023.
• Sporty Kate wows yet again with her athletic achievements
  
  It's hard not to be impressed by the range of have-a-go Kate's sporting interests. From ping pong to doing battle with lorry tyres, we look at some of her finest sporting ...
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 8 Jun 2023.
• Is Nike preparing to unveil 'gender-inclusive' kids' clothing for Pride? Memo hints at new line
  
  Earlier this year, Nike announced its first ever gender-neutral athletic wear collection for adults. The Beaverton, Oregon-based company also received backlash for a deal with Dylan Mulvaney.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 8 Jun 2023.
• 3 Best Stocks Worth Buying for Superb Earnings Growth
  
  Invest in stocks like lululemon athletica (LULU), Graco (GGG) & Synopsys (SNPS) as of now for solid earnings growth.
  Zacks.  Wednesday, 7 Jun 2023.
• A Stunning Merger Angers Athletes
  
  A professional golf merger is a victory for Saudi Arabia and another sign that money can overwhelm almost any other force in sports.
  New York Times.  Wednesday, 7 Jun 2023.
• Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging lululemon athletica (LULU) This Year?
  
  Here is how Lululemon (LULU) and Wynn Resorts (WYNN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
  Zacks.  Tuesday, 6 Jun 2023.
• Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas in flux as Nevada Legislature adjourns
  
  High-profile proposals to help build a stadium for the Oakland Athletics and lure major film makers to Las Vegas through billions of dollars in tax credits are in flux after Nevada lawmakers adjourned their four-month legislative session.
  Washington Times.  Tuesday, 6 Jun 2023.
• Motorcyclist killed, competitor seriously injured in crash at Ironman race
  
  "I was right next to it and saw the bike explode into what felt like a thousand pieces," one triathlete said.
  CBS News.  Monday, 5 Jun 2023.
• Real Madrid 1-1 Athletic Bilbao: Karim Benzema scores on final appearance for club
  
  Karim Benzema marks his final Real Madrid appearance with a goal as they draw at home to Athletic Bilbao.
  BBC News.  Sunday, 4 Jun 2023.
• From franchises to Frosted Flakes, Shaquille O'Neal has changed what it means to be a retired athlete
  
  NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal has expanded his influence beyond the basketball court to almost every corner of the business world.
  Los Angeles Times.  Thursday, 1 Jun 2023.
• California to step up efforts to find boxers owed pensions following Times report
  
  The California State Athletic Commission, which administers a 40-year-old pension plan for boxers, said it will step up efforts to find fighters with unclaimed money.
  Los Angeles Times.  Wednesday, 31 May 2023.
• Wrestlers' protest: IOC says police action against Indian athletes very disturbing
  
  International Olympic Committee demands criminal investigation into sexual harassment allegations.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 31 May 2023.
• Lawmakers consider funding new Las Vegas stadium for Oakland A's
  
  Bill would put hundreds of millions toward a new stadium for the Athletics, who aim to move to the Vegas Strip by 2027.
  CBS News.  Monday, 29 May 2023.
• Athlete dies while swimming in triathlon, organisers say
  
  An athlete died while swimming in the Swansea Triathlon on Sunday morning.
  Sky News.  Sunday, 28 May 2023.

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