Sports
High school sports at PBS stations could be at risk with potential federal funding cuts
Iowa PBS covers the 2024 State Girls Softball Championships live from Fort Dodge, Iowa in July 2024. Courtesy: Iowa PBS High school sports games and related coverage have become some of the most popular local programs on PBS stations across the U.S., especially in states without professional sports. PBS stations in states like South Dakota, […]
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How On is taking on Nike and Adidas in the sneaker race
Swiss brand On is quickly emerging as a global challenger in the sportswear market. The company, which sells premium-priced athletic shoes and apparel, reported net sales for the three-month period ended March 31 rose over 40% to 726.6 million Swiss francs (US$869 million) compared with the year prior. Analysts say the brand has been able […]
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Cher on 60 years of fame: Music, movies and giving back
Pop icon, movie star and conservationist Cher’s career spans from the 1960s to 2020s—an incredible seven decades. Over the years, she has sold millions of albums, won an Oscar and co-founded a charity which works to free animals from captivity. In this edition of CNBC Meets, Cher speaks to Tania Bryer about the ambition that […]
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How Nashville transformed from Music City into a booming business hub
Nashville, Tennessee, has transformed from its reputation as “Music City” into a major U.S. metro thanks to rapid population growth, job opportunities in key industries like healthcare and tech and a good quality of life. It’s now become one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities, boasting a diverse community and a competitive economy. “It’s not […]
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Disney seeks to stop YouTube from hiring veteran to oversee sports and media
Disney logo is seen on the store in Rome, Italy on May 10, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Walt Disney seeks to stop Alphabet’s YouTube, which announced Thursday that it has appointed long-time executive Justin Connolly as its global head of media and sports. Disney filed a lawsuit against YouTube in a state court in Los Angeles late Wednesday to stop the appointment, alleging breach of contract, […]
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Picklr, the world’s largest pickleball franchise, to open 20 clubs in Japan
The Picklr facility in Salt Lake City, Utah Packlr The world’s largest pickleball franchise is coming to Japan. The Picklr, a network of indoor pickleball clubs, will open 20 new locations in the Japanese market over the next five years, the company said on Thursday. The expansion will take place through a strategic partnership with […]
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Nike will raise prices on a wide range of products as soon as this week
Nike shoes are seen in the King of Prussia Mall, as global markets brace for a hit to trade and growth caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose import tariffs on dozens of countries, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 3, 2025. Rachel Wisniewski | Reuters Nike will raise prices on a […]
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NFL’s Goodell says the league could more than double international games in the coming years
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said this week the league is going to lean into international competition and could play as many as 16 games per season abroad in the next 5 years. Goodell appeared at the CNBC CEO Council Summit alongside Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano and spoke to a variety of topics that also included […]
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Fanatics will host a skills challenge between fans and celebrities, with $2 million on the line
Tom Brady attends Fanatics Fest NYC 2024 at Jacob Javits Center in New York City on Aug. 16, 2024. Dave Kotinsky | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Sports giant Fanatics is pitting fans against greats Tom Brady, Kevin Durant and Alex Rodriguez at an upcoming marketing event. The company announced Tuesday it is introducing […]
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USTA to invest $800 million in US Open facilities in New York
The USTA unveils the largest single investment in U.S. Open history. USTA The United States Tennis Association announced on Monday it will make an $800 million investment to transform and modernize tennis facilities for the U.S. Open. The project marks the largest single investment in U.S. Open history and will feature a top-to-bottom renovation of […]
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