Lawsuit Filed to Block Missouri Sports Betting Initiative From Ballot

Hold on just a second, sports betting, you re not cleared for the November general election ballot just yet.

A lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of Cole County against Missouri Secretary of State John Ashcroft asserts that the official improperly certified the sports wagering petition for the upcoming general election.

The plaintiffs allege that Ashcroft incorrectly calculated the necessary number of valid signatures for the petition to appear on the ballot and the campaign did not reach the signature threshold in all necessary Missouri counties.

If Judge Cotton Walker rules in favor of the plaintiffs, the sports betting initiative will not appear on the November general election ballot.

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'We want to show everyone who we are' – On brink of Mauricio Pochettino era, USMNT have point to prove against Canada | Goal.com

Despite the 'friendly' designation for the USMNT-Canada match, there is much at stake for both sides

Not all friendlies are created equal. Most are experimental in nature, allowing coaches and players to try new things or make new statements. The purpose of a friendly match in international soccer is to look inward, learn things about your team, rather than beat down the opponent in front of you.

In some ways, Saturday's friendly against Canada falls into that category for the U.S. men's national team. It's a chance for players to prove themselves, for new systems to take hold.

Of course, in this case, it's also more than that. Much more.

Saturday's 4 p.m. match in Kansas City is one of the most storyline-driven friendlies in recen…

'Not fit for purpose' – Man Utd sporting director Dan Ashworth hurt by pointed criticism from Newcastle successor Paul Mitchell | Goal.com

Newcastle United sporting director Paul Mitchell has criticised the transfer strategy of the old regime headed by Manchester United's Dan Ashworth.

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  • Mitchell criticised Ashworth
  • Newcastle failed to sign a single player in summer
  • Ashworth hurt by Mitchell's words

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