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There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning the World Cup; it can take host nations decades to be fully ready to host sport’s biggest event. One of the more modern considerations is whether the stadiums are digitally equipped to handle the influx of data from the projected record 3.5 million attendees. 

The global esports betting market is projected to grow from $11.22 billion in 2024 to $12.66 billion this year, marking nearly a 13% rise. Major esports titles saw a huge year-on-year betting volume increase, with Valorant jumping 175% and CS2 growing by 99%.

The relationship between Gen Z and U.S. sport has been rocky over the past few years. While previous generations grew up watching NFL Sundays and NBA playoff runs, today’s 18–24-year-olds are choosing to tune out.

The 2025 NBA Finals between Oklahoma and Indiana are set for tip-off on June 5th. The Thunder rolled through the Western Conference as most predicted, but they'll face an unlikely opponent in the Pacers, who got hot at the end of the regular season and used that momentum to come out of the Eastern Conference.

The UFC is primed for an incredible summer of action after some blockbuster news recently dropped.

Michael Phelps' 23 Olympic gold medals. Jerry Rice's 22,895 career receiving yards. Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game. Tom Brady's seven Super Bowl wins. Bill Russell's 11 NBA titles. Jack Nicklaus' 18 major golf championships.