Former basketball student athlete found to have violated sports betting rules, NCAA says
News December 14, 2025
A student athlete has been alleged to have violated sports betting rules as the NCAA says he shared information to another student athlete at a different school. The NCAA Committee on Infractions have approved a negotiation resolution after carrying out an investigation, they say this “uncovered sports betting violations... Read more
Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 15 #652
News December 14, 2025
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is a fun one, with a special twist — the answers will... Read more
PlayStation Portal’s Latest Update Proves Sony Needs a Real Handheld Console Again
News December 14, 2025
Another year, another update to Sony’s PlayStation Portal. The latest tweak to the hardware considerably expands the roster of games playable on the device—but the end result only highlights how urgently PlayStation needs to re-enter the gaming handheld market for real. The evolution of PlayStation Portal has been fascinating... Read more
Matchbook: prediction market is launching in UK as ‘road test’ before US
News December 14, 2025
A prediction market will soon be entering the UK as sports betting exchange Matchbook says its technology debut in January will be a ‘road test’ ahead of potential United States entry. The company, which is majority-owned by professional gambler Zeljko Ranogajec, is also seeking to obtain US regulatory approval... Read more
The days of using your phone as a Netflix remote are effectively over. In a move that’s confused subscribers since reports first surfaced on Reddit in early November, Netflix appears to be blocking the ability to beam content wirelessly from your phone to your TV. CNET testing confirmed the option has vanished from newer setups, like... Read more
The Best Bike Gear for Your Brisk, Wintry Commute (2025)
News December 14, 2025
FAQs We asked Joshua Hale, general manager of commuter bike specialists Quella, to answer all our questions on how to get your bike ready for winter and keep it running smoothly all year long. How can cyclists stay visible to drivers without turning into a rolling Christmas tree? It... Read more
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has slapped two ‘illegal sportsbooks’ with a $50,000 fine each. The latest fines to the two sportsbooks, called BetDSI and BetNow, take the fines issued to so-called illegal entities by the SWC up to $800,000 in total. The council says they “have now... Read more
Bundesliga Soccer Livestream: How to Watch Bayern Munich vs. Mainz
News December 14, 2025
When to watch Bayern Munich vs. Mainz 05 Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) Where to watch Bayern Munich vs. Mainz will air in the US on ESPN Select. See at ESPN Watch Bundesliga soccer in the US from $12 a month ESPN Select See... Read more
Nanit Home Display Review: A Transformative Tablet
News December 14, 2025
Photograph: Nicole Kinning The Home monitor can run wirelessly and charges via a USB-C cable. It relies on your Wi-Fi network to connect to the camera, so while you can carry the monitor around your home, you can’t take it fully “off-grid” or use it outside your home network... Read more
California Attorney General potentially gearing up to face prediction markets
News December 14, 2025
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is reportedly preparing to take action against prediction markets. The news of the Attorney General’s possible decision to sign an amicus brief in connection with other states and their stance on prediction markets comes from California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), Chair James Siva.... Read more










