Thomas Barrabi

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Tom Barrabi is a reporter for the International Business Times. He graduated from Fairfield University in 2011, and has also written for Men's Fitness, Complex, GuySpeed, and Handlebar Magazine.

Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation? NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Calls For Federal Oversight Of Industry

“I think it would ultimately aid the industry," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says of regulating the daily fantasy-sports business.

World Series 2015: For New York Mets, David Wright's Absence Had A Bittersweet Silver Lining

Wright's season-long injury was a sore blow to the Mets' lineup, but a clause in his contract helped New York land crucial reinforcements.

Daily Fantasy Sports News: Federal Prosecutor Probes Whether FanDuel, DraftKings Business Model Violates Federal Law

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara of New York, who is leading the investigation, is best known for spearheading a 2011 probe that crippled the online poker industry.

Theo Epstein, Curse Killer: How Chicago Cubs Exec's 'Moneyball' Approach Sparked NLCS Run

The Cubs trail the New York Mets 3-0 in the National League Championship Series; but with Theo Epstein at the helm, their future is bright.

Business Moneyball: Companies Embrace Data Analytics To Maximize Profits, Find Employees And More

Baseball teams like the Chicago Cubs are known for embracing data analysis, but more companies in a variety of industries are using the same tactics.

Daily Fantasy Sports Earnings: DraftKings, FanDuel Experience Drop In Entries, Profit For NFL Week 6 Contests

One week after DraftKings and FanDuel posted record numbers, both companies crashed back to Earth on Sunday.

Daily Fantasy Sports: What Nevada Ban Means For Regulation And FanDuel, DraftKings' Business

Companies like FanDuel and DraftKings will likely survive Nevada's decision to classify daily fantasy sports as a form of gambling, gaming industry watchers say.

FBI Daily Fantasy Sports Probe: Customers Aren't Scared, But It Could Change DraftKings, FanDuel's Business Models

Federal inquiries into the daily fantasy sports industry haven't scared off customers, but they could shake up the game operators.

Chicago Cubs NLCS Tickets: Prices Reach Record Levels On Secondary Market

With the Chicago Cubs advancing to play for the National League pennant, baseball fans will likely pay a premium for secondary-market tickets.

Who Is Lindile Kika? FIFA Corruption Crackdown Continues As South African Official Receives 6-Year Ban

Former executive Lindile Kika is just the latest soccer official to face penalties as FIFA strives to address corruption.

Daily Fantasy Sports Scandal: Lawmakers Call For Regulation As FanDuel, DraftKings Have Record Weekend

Two of New Jersey's federal congressmen called for regulation this week, but the daily fantasy sports industry is drawing more users than ever.

Chase Utley's Slide: How Athletes Turn Infamous Moments Into Endorsement Opportunities

L.A.'s Chase Utley could join other athletes who've attracted endorsement deals after dubious achievements.

DraftKings, FanDuel Class-Action Lawsuit Threatens Business, User Base Growth

Already facing a formal inquiry in New York and Massachusetts, DraftKings and FanDuel were hit with a class-action lawsuit Thursday.

NBA League Pass International Subscribers Get Commercial-Free Access This Season: Exclusive

NBA officials hope a first-class user experience on its streaming service will help to build up its international fan base — and its revenue.

DraftKings, FanDuel Fantasy Sports Scandal Could Fray Pro Sports League Relationships As Regulation Looms

DraftKings and FanDuels' deals with the NBA and MLB helped legitimize the daily fantasy sports industry. But this week's scandal could fray those relationships.

DraftKings, FanDuel Fantasy Sports Scandal Could Scare Off Investors, Sink IPO Hopes

Customer fears and regulation of the daily fantasy sports industry are causing investors to rethink DraftKings and FanDuel's futures.

Are Daily Fantasy Sports Legal? DraftKings, FanDuel Federal Regulation Inevitable After Insider Information Leak

Concern about legality and consumer fraud in the daily fantasy sports industry has reached critical mass, with many seeing federal regulation as the only solution.

MLB Antitrust Case: Supreme Court Dismisses San Jose's Challenge On Oakland Athletics Relocation

The city of San Jose, California, had claimed Major League Baseball's decision to block the team from relocating there violated antitrust law.

FIFA Corruption: Sponsor Calls For Sepp Blatter's Resignation Raise Red Flags

Major U.S. sponsors demanded that soccer's Sepp Blatter resign, but failed to mention potential consequences if he doesn't.

Global Poverty To Fall Below 10 Percent By End Of 2015 For First Time, World Bank Says

The World Bank reports Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest remaining instance of extreme poverty.

Self-Driving Truck: Daimler Tests 'Highway Pilot' System On German Autobahn

In a crucial real-world road test, a Mercedes-Benz Actros truck outfitted with Daimler's "Highway Pilot" system traveled about 9 miles in real traffic.

South Carolina Flooding: 4 Dead, State Of Emergency Declared Amid Record Rainfall [VIDEO]

Approaching threat of Hurricane Joaquin is expected to worsen what already is a 1,000-year rain event.

US College Attendance Dropped Amid Pre-Recession Housing Boom, Study Finds

When the U.S. housing market was booming in the early 2000s, many young Americans chose to pursue immediate paydays rather than degrees, a new study shows.