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Playtime For Plutocrats

By Administrator · On March 23, 2017

The America’s Cup is the greatest prize in yachting, known the world over as the oldest continual trophy in sport. But it wasn’t always very sporting. Over its history, huge fortunes have been wagered as billionaires and robber barons squabbled like children in the name of sporting glory. Their enormous yachts were graceful works of art, but the dueling egos of the owners often turned the racing ugly long before the starting gun. Read More

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