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CNBC Sport: Media’s TV upfront presentations have become an NFL showcase
Key Points NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell plans to attend the Disney upfront in New York next week, sources told CNBC. YouTube and Netflix will both get additional live games as part of their NFL offerings for the 2026-27 season, sources told CNBC. The NFL schedule will likely be announced Wednesday or Thursday of next week, […]
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FanDuel CEO Amy Howe is out after five years at the sportsbook
FanDuel CEO Amy Howe has been ousted from that post after five years at the company, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. Christian Genetski, FanDuel president, will step in to lead the company, according to the people, who asked not to be named in order to speak about internal matters. Howe, head of the […]
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Yankees legend Mariano Rivera says he supports an MLB salary cap
Former New York Yankee and Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera said he believes Major League Baseball should adopt a salary cap in its next collective bargaining agreement. “Yes, there should be one, because it has to be fair to everybody,” Rivera said during a Latinos in Sports event in Miami on Friday. “It makes […]
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World Cup prize pool nears $900 million as FIFA boosts payouts. Here’s who gets what
CNBC Sport World Cup prize pool nears $900 million as FIFA boosts payouts. Here’s who gets what Published Mon, May 4 20262:05 AM EDTUpdated 59 Min Ago Matthew Chin@in/matthewchinyuenhao WATCH LIVE Source
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Golden Tempo wins the 152nd Kentucky Derby
Golden Tempo #19, ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 02, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael Reaves | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Golden Tempo stormed to victory at the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, […]
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Why you won’t find Kentucky Derby bets on prediction platforms
The biggest horse race in the country, the Kentucky Derby, takes place Saturday in Louisville. If you’re looking to make a wager on Kalshi, Polymarket or another prediction platform around the event — you’re out of luck. There are no Kentucky Derby event contracts offered on the major prediction platforms, which host contracts on everything […]
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Apollo Sports Capital and Tom Dundon make landmark $225 million investment in pickleball
Ben Johns comes over to the right side to hit a dink shot against Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquine in the 2026 PPA Carvana Mesa Cup finals match of the Pro Mixed Doubles Division at Arizona Athletic Grounds on February 22, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. Bruce Yeung | Getty Images Pickleball Inc., the new parent […]
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U.S. senators ban themselves from prediction markets trading
“Bets Off Act” signage as Representative Greg Casar, a Democrat from Texas, left, and Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, speak during a news conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a rule […]
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Pricey NFL, NBA ownership stakes are pushing investors to smaller leagues and driving valuations higher
Trinity Rodman #2 of Washington Spirit evades Sarah Schupansky #11 of Gotham FC during the NWSL Championship 2025 final between Washington Spirit and NJ/NY Gotham FC at PayPal Park on November 22, 2025 in San Jose, California. Lyndsay Radnedge/isi Photos | Isi Photos | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the […]
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Saudi Arabia’s PIF to end funding of LIV Golf league after this season
A general scene of LIV Golf signage during Day Three at LIV Michigan at The Cardinal at Saint John’s on Aug. 24, 2025 in Plymouth, Michigan. Michael Miller | ISI Photos | Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will end funding of the LIV Golf league after the 2026 season, two people familiar with […]
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