John Textor, president of Botafogo and OL, who was questioned by the Brazilian Senate the day before yesterday after accusing Palmeiras of corruption, provided evidence that seemed to convince the parliamentarians.

Referees face a huge challenge: while certain decisions continue to provoke debate, companies are claiming to bring total objectivity to disputed game situations thanks to advances in artificial intelligence. And they are pushing the refereeing profession to defend...

Rigged betting has become the mafia's favorite playground, with astronomical profits at stake. In response to this scourge, AI is being used to detect cheats on the ground, in real time, using algorithms. Here's how it works.