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Texas Tech ruling ignites debate on sports betting and gambling addiction

A judge's ruling in Texas is sending shockwaves through college sports. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who wagered $90,000 on sports games, was banned from the sport. But he and the school appealed, arguing he has a gambling addiction and anxiety issues. The judge agreed, and Sorsby will most likely play this year. William Brangham discussed more with Danny Funt.

CAA & Finch & Partners Aim To Recreate Cannes Future Of Film Symposium In Venice, Doha & Other Locations

21 May 2026 at 21:14
EXCLUSIVE: CAA teamed up with Charles Finch’s Finch & Partners to host an exclusive film symposium in Cannes and the teams are now eyeing an expansion of the event to other festivals/cities including Venice and Doha. Additional locations are also being discussed, alongside a return to the same venue in Cannes next year. The private […]

Sorsby won't play for Texas Tech after legal fight

16 June 2026 at 13:43
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who a judge recently ruled was eligible to compete this fall after entering a treatment program for gambling addiction, has decided not to play for Texas Tech University and instead pursue a career in the NFL. The announcement was made Monday by Cody Campbell, the billionaire megadonor and chairman of the Texas...

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  • CAA Sports Signs Heavyweight Commercial Deal With Boxer Anthony Joshua Jesse Whittock
    CAA Sports is stepping into the commercial ring with two-time heavyweight boxing world champion Anthony Joshua. An exclusive deal, struck in partnership with Joshua’s 258 Group, will see 258 Managing Director Freddie Cunningham become Head of Client Strategy at CAA Sports Talent Group. Based out of London, Cunningham will oversee Joshua’s commercial activities, spanning endorsements, […]
     

CAA Sports Signs Heavyweight Commercial Deal With Boxer Anthony Joshua

16 June 2026 at 11:10
CAA Sports is stepping into the commercial ring with two-time heavyweight boxing world champion Anthony Joshua. An exclusive deal, struck in partnership with Joshua’s 258 Group, will see 258 Managing Director Freddie Cunningham become Head of Client Strategy at CAA Sports Talent Group. Based out of London, Cunningham will oversee Joshua’s commercial activities, spanning endorsements, […]

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