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Finance & Earnings

Aristocrat Posts Higher First-Half Profit as Gaming Segment Earns AUD1.06 Billion

Aristocrat reported AUD794 million in first-half profit and AUD3.03 billion in revenue. The gaming segment generated AUD1.06 billion in profit, while net debt increased year over year.

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Soccer

Southampton staff member accused of spying on Middlesbrough training

A suspected Southampton staff member has been caught allegedly observing a Middlesbrough training session. The 'Spygate' incident was reported by Sky Sports.

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Crypto

Kraken Introduces Flexline Crypto-Collateral Loan Product

Kraken has introduced Flexline, a lending product that accepts cryptocurrency as collateral at fixed APRs of 10 to 25 percent. The service targets crypto-native businesses and high-net-worth individuals lacking access to traditional credit.

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Crypto

JPMorgan Files Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum

JPMorgan has filed to launch the JLTXX tokenized money market fund on Ethereum, aimed at stablecoin issuers. The fund will invest in US Treasurys and overnight repo agreements.

Hockey

Pavel Dorofeyev overtime winner puts Vegas Golden Knights on brink of final

Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice, including an overtime winner, to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.

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Soccer

Chelsea consider Xabi Alonso appointment with Real Madrid duo linked

Chelsea are weighing up a move for former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. His potential arrival at Stamford Bridge could trigger moves for Arda Guler and Aurelien Tchouameni.

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Motorsport

Fernando Alonso sets summer deadline for Aston Martin F1 future decision

Fernando Alonso will wait until the Formula 1 summer break before deciding whether to extend his contract with Aston Martin. The two-time world champion is weighing up a 24th season in the sport alongside his new responsibilities as a father.

Basketball

San Antonio Spurs rout Minnesota Timberwolves to take 3-2 playoff lead

Victor Wembanyama bounced back from a Game 4 ejection to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a dominant 126-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Spurs now hold a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semi-finals.