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Airline CEO who counted cards now bets premium perks can win over fliers

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has argued that travelers will pay more for a better overall flying experience, and United’s numbers suggest his theory is correct. Years ago, Kirby was a serious and successful gambler who learned to count cards. He’s still banned from several casinos in Las Vegas, The Wall Street Journal reported.

United CEO brushes off airline mergers after American rejection: 'There's nothing'

RIO DE JANEIRO — United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he doesn't expect more airline consolidation in the U.S. and he's not interested in pursuing a merger for his airline after American Airlines rejected the idea of a combination earlier this year. "United's not going to do a deal just to do a deal," Kirby told reporters Sunday on the sidelines at the International Air Transport Association's annual meeting.

The young NHL players who need a change-of-scenery...

Who could be next season's Trevor Zegras or Kirby Dach? Here are 12 candidates from around the league.

Big 12 ADs hold call to vent over Sorsby ruling

The reverberations from a judge's decision to allow Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play in the wake of his sports gambling admissions continued to ripple through college sports on Tuesday. The Big 12 athletic directors held a spirited call around midday Tuesday with commissioner Brett Yormark. The call made it clear that the league's athletic directors -- all except Tech's Kirby Hocutt -- are united around the notion that Sorsby should not be eligible for next season.

'Bring 'em on': Delta wants United's crown over the Pacific, too

RIO DE JANEIRO — Delta Air Lines is the nation's most profitable carrier, but its hungry rival, United Airlines, is far bigger over the Pacific. Delta's new president, Peter Carter, says that just won't stand. "We want to become stronger, better, faster in the trans-Pacific, and we want to become the leading U.S. carrier" across the Pacific, Carter told CNBC in an interview here during the International Air Transport Association's annual meeting.

Airlines find the grass isn't always greener with new engines

RIO DE JANEIRO — Airplane engine makers have fallen short of what they promised airlines, major carriers' CEOs say, a problem vexing an industry that has struggled for years with aircraft shortages and more recently, a doubling of fuel prices. It's a paradox: Engine makers dazzled carriers with more fuel-efficient options for new planes from Boeing and Airbus. But production shortfalls and disappointing reliability with those engines are becoming costly problems, CEOs said in interviews at...

Georgia football's fall from grace in a post-NIL era: debunking a longstanding narrative

Fowler wins FA Cup with Man City as fans honour Aussie coach's late father

Mary Fowler's Manchester City wins FA Cup, beating Dario Vidošić's Brighton and Hove Albion Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 9:47am In short: Mary Fowler has won the Women's FA Cup with Manchester City, beating Brighton and Hove Albion 4-0 at Wembley. Brighton featured fellow Matilda Charlize Rule, and is coached by Australian Dario Vidošić. Brighton fans unveiled a large banner in the stands in honour of Vidošić's father Rado, a well-known figure in Australian football, who died in January.

High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says

High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says Airlines are also expected to protect margins by cutting unprofitable routes, while fares, which have surged since the outbreak of the Iran war, are unlikely to come down soon, Walsh said. Soaring jet fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East are likely to push more airlines into bankruptcy and spur more sector consolidation this year and next, the head of the global airline body said on Saturday (Jun...

Ranking college football's top 100 newcomers for t...

If the upcoming 2026 college football season is anything like its predecessor, transfer quarterbacks and top freshmen will be crucial for many College Football Playoff runs. And by now, with less than 100 days until the start of the season, we can assess rosters and what players did during spring practice with their new teams. While we have analyzed the top newcomer for each Power 4 team, these rankings are regardless of teams.