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Iga Swiatek defeats Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title
Poland’s Iga Swiatek poses with the trophy alongside runner-up Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. after the women’s singles final at Wimbledon on July 12, 2025. Stephanie Lecocq | Reuters Iga Swiatek won her first Wimbledon championship with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova on Saturday in the first women’s final at the tournament in […]
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Patrick Mahomes is investing in his love for coffee — and isn’t thrilled about an 18-game season
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has added “coffee entrepreneur” to his already packed resume. The three-time Super Bowl champion has invested in Throne Sport Coffee, adding to the 29-year-old superstar’s portfolio off the field. As his Chiefs and the rest of the NFL gear up for the upcoming season, Mahomes spoke to CNBC about […]
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How family offices are betting on the sports boom from fantasy apps to pickleball courts
Key Points A third of investment firms of the ultra-rich have invested in sports, according to a new family office survey by BNY Mellon. While billionaire sports-team buyouts get the headlines, family offices are increasingly investing in adjacent assets like live-viewing venues and betting apps. Here’s how the family offices of ultra-rich sports team owners […]
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Eli Manning says he’s no longer interested in buying a piece of the NFL’s Giants: ‘It’s too expensive for me’
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is no longer interested in buying a minority stake in his old team, telling CNBC Sport Wednesday that he’s been priced out. “Basically, it’s too expensive for me,” Manning told CNBC Sport in an interview. “A 1% stake valued at $10 billion turns into a very big number.” […]
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Oak View Group CEO Leiweke charged with bid rigging in U. of Texas arena project
Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke has been indicted on a federal criminal conspiracy charge related to his alleged role in rigging the bidding to develop, manage and operate the University of Texas’ basketball arena in Austin. Leiweke, 68, is accused in the indictment of conspiring with another would-be bidder on the $338 million Moody […]
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Wimbledon: Ben Shelton pleaded for extra time off for his sister at Morgan Stanley. It worked
Shelton’s girlfriend, U.S. soccer player Trinity Rodman, and his sister Emma applaud after Ben Shelton of the U.S. won his men’s singles third-round match against Marton Fucsovics of Hungary at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Alastair Grant | AP Photo Ben Shelton launched a public plea for his sister […]
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English Premier League integrates Microsoft AI into fan app in new 5-year deal
Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Aston Villa FC at Old Trafford on May 25, 2025 in Manchester, England. Alex Livesey | Getty Images The English Premier League is bringing artificial intelligence to the soccer pitch through a new partnership with Microsoft. The five-year agreement will […]
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WNBA announces three new teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia
Napheesa Collier, #24 of the Minnesota Lynx, scores the game-winning basket during the game against the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Oct. 10, 2024. Nathaniel S. Butler | National Basketball Association | Getty Images The WNBA announced on Monday it has […]
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PayPal teams up with the Big Ten and Big 12 to enable payments to student-athletes
Head coach Dusty May and players of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament championship game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 16, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Aaron J. Thornton | Getty Images Global payment company PayPal announced on Thursday that it has inked a deal with […]
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Women’s Tennis Association extends media rights deal with Tennis Channel through 2032
Coco Gauff of the United States lifts the winners trophy after her victory against Aryna Sabalenka in the Final of the Women’s singles competition on Court Philippe-Chatrier during the 2025 French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland Garros on June 7, 2025, in Paris, France. Sipa via AP Images The Tennis Channel is extending its deal […]
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