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Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond

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With the 110th running of the Indy 500 coming up on Sunday, we re-publish this piece from the 102nd running of the Indy 500, in 2018. Enjoy!  You know what patriotism is. You're familiar with nationalism. But you might not know what the term is for when patriotism and nationalism combine, get put on steroids and multiplied to the 10th power. That is a phenomenon known as … [Read more...] about Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond

What Previous World Cups Have Taught Us About Underdogs

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The FIFA World Cup often follows the script for the first week or so. The big powers dominate headlines, attract most betting attention, and carry the highest expectations. Then an underdog changes the mood of the tournament. A smaller nation knocks out a favorite, reaches an unexpected stage, or forces elite teams into difficult matches. These runs are part of what keeps the … [Read more...] about What Previous World Cups Have Taught Us About Underdogs

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FIFA Making 2026 World Cup the Most Exclusionary of All-Time

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If there is one word to describe this upcoming 2026 World Cup, it's "exclusionary." If you wanted the right to buy tickets to the matches, you had to first win a lottery. As with all lotteries (an exercise that Voltaire called "a tax on stupidity"), a very VERY low percentage of entrants actually won. Which means you must turn to the secondary market, where ticket prices are so … [Read more...] about FIFA Making 2026 World Cup the Most Exclusionary of All-Time

The Biggest Betting Market Shifts of 2026

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Betting activity in 2026 feels quicker than it did a few seasons ago. Mobile betting keeps growing across almost every major sport. Live wagering now takes a larger share of daily activity. Sports with constant momentum swings attract more attention because odds change rapidly once matches begin. Esports became one of the clearest examples of that shift. Reports released … [Read more...] about The Biggest Betting Market Shifts of 2026

Cele mai profitabile industrii sportive

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Sportul a devenit de mult timp o afacere globală uriașă, cu venituri de ordinul miliardelor. Contractele TV, publicitatea, serviciile de streaming, vânzarea de produse oficiale și sponsorii generează sume record pentru ligi și cluburi. În prezent, cele mai mari organizații sportive nu mai câștigă doar din meciuri. Ele își dezvoltă propriile platforme media, lansează servicii … [Read more...] about Cele mai profitabile industrii sportive

AI Redefines Sports Forecasts And Betting Predictions in 2026

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Three seconds. That is how long a machine learning model needs to scan biometric data from 22 players on a football pitch, cross-reference it with ten seasons of historical statistics, and produce an outcome estimate. Where a seasoned analyst spends a week compiling figures, the machine has already delivered its verdict, and that verdict now carries real weight among sports … [Read more...] about AI Redefines Sports Forecasts And Betting Predictions in 2026

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