The Saudi pullback from sports investing shows even the ultra-wealthy are trying to cut costs
The Saudi Public Investment Fund has been scaling back expensive global sports investments in recent days. The moves coincide with a five-year plan that promises a greater focus on domestic investment. For the first time in years, the country appears to be prioritizing finances over image. No matter where you look, cost cutting is reshaping…
3 questions for Pistons ahead of NBA playoffs vs Magic, prediction
After a full week of practice, the Detroit Pistons finally knew their first-round opponent on Friday, April 17th. They’re not too worried about who the opponent is, though – that’s the prerogative of the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons’ first-round playoff series begins this weekend when they face the eighth-seeded Orlando…
Russia-linked Grinex exchange halts operations after $13 million ‘state-backed’ hack
Grinex, a cryptocurrency exchange popular with Russians avoiding sanctions, suspended operations after saying a cyber attack cost its systems approximately 1 billion rubles ($13 million). The Kyrgyzstan-based platform disclosed the breach on its Telegram channel and issued a statement on its website. The attack demonstrated a level of coordination and technical capabilities that suggested the…
Texans agree to historic three-year contract with Will Anderson Jr.
Will Anderson Jr. has had quite an impact with the Texans in his three seasons in the NFL, with last season being his best yet – and now, the team has made sure to keep him in Houston and pay him handsomely for his services. Anderson Jr. agreed to a three-year contract extension with the…
China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail
Liz Lee BEIJING, April 17 (Reuters) – China has offered to strengthen ties with Vietnam on railway infrastructure, from loans to technology to training, as its neighbor’s top leader Su Lam concluded a visit to Vietnam on Friday that included a high-speed rail trip through the country’s north and southwest. China will guide companies to…
Bitcoin’s (BTC) 50% drawdown may have marked a bottom as on-chain signals turn bullish
Glassnode’s RHODL ratio is a key on-chain metric tracking the balance between long-term and short-term Bitcoin Bitcoin$77,294.45 After reaching a ratio of 4.5, holders are flashing signals that the market bottom is more consistent than the cycle top. The indicator is currently at its third highest level on record, indicating wealth is increasingly concentrated in…
Kremlin says Europe’s drone cooperation with Ukraine shows its growing involvement in the war
MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) – European countries are becoming more involved in the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Friday, citing warnings from the Russian Defense Ministry about drone production sites across the continent and in Britain. The Defense Ministry on Wednesday warned of European plans to increase supplies of drones to Ukraine, publishing…
NBA Playoffs bracket 2026: Updated schedule, TV channels, scores for every round of postseason games
2026 NBA Playoff Brackets: Updated schedule, TV channels, scores for every playoff round originally appeared on The Sporting News. Click here to add Sports News as your go-to source. The NBA playoffs are officially here. After a grueling 82-game regular season, the marathon has finally turned into a sprint as the field for the 2025-26…
Bitcoin battles $76,000 resistance as traders clash over potential breakout: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin Bitcoin$77,294.45 The pair tested $76,000 for the third consecutive day, trading at $75,440, as bullish traders continued to reduce $450 million in sell orders between $75,900 and $76,300, CoinGlass data showed. These orders will be placed by traders trying to short the range high in anticipation of a recovery back to around $68,000, as…
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct and campaign finance violations, which he denies 02:24 Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., on Thursday accused Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of inappropriate behavior, which Gallego denied. Luna told CBS News’ “Takeaway with Major Garrett” that the Arizona Democrat, a previously unnamed senator, faced “very disturbing” accusations in a…
