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The women’s soccer league trying to fix fantasy sports

Most fantasy sports leagues suffer the same problem: retention. Leagues play out over months-long seasons, require regular attention, and can punish players severely for missing even a single week. I've started Fantasy Premier League (FPL) multiple times, but…

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The Verge•Aug 13, 2026, 04:38 PM

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Gizmodo.com•Aug 4, 2026, 03:00 AM

The CEO of Bluesky Says He Wants Less of a Focus on Liberal Politics (and More Sports)

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Gizmodo.com•Aug 11, 2026, 09:00 PM

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The Verge•Jul 31, 2026, 06:40 PM

Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale

The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars and sports on top of work, appointments, and other responsibilities. It’s easy for things to slip through the cracks, but Skylight’s shared smart calendars…

The Verge•Aug 24, 2026, 03:06 PM

ESPN streaming plans are getting more expensive

ESPN is hiking the price of its subscription on September 17th, a change that will also impact its bundles with Disney Plus. In a support page spotted earlier by Sports Media Watch, ESPN says its ad-supported Select membership will cost $13.99 instead of $12.…

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