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Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention in Russia extended by a month, lawyer says
Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury poses for a photo at practice and media availability during the 2021 WNBA Finals on October 16, 2021, at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Barry Gossage | National Basketball Association | Getty Images WNBA star Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention in Russia was extended by a month during a […]
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WWE looks to boost its sponsorship revenue as live events return and a key media deal expires
Chief Brand Officer and TV Personality of WWE, Stephanie McMahon delivers her keynote address at the opening of Sports Matters in conjunction with All That Matters 2016 in Singapore on September 14, 2016. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images WWE and industry analysts agree: The pro wrestling and media company can squeeze more revenue out […]
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FIFA video game to disappear as EA Sports partnership ends
FIFA22 game boxes are seen at a store in Krakow, Poland on December 30, 2021. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images The FIFA video game will be disappearing after the maker failed to strike a new licensing deal with world soccer’s governing body. Instead, EA Sports FC will be introduced from 2023 after the […]
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Erling Haaland: Man City confirm agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund striker in £51m deal
Haaland has scored 85 goals in 88 matches for Dortmund since joining from RB Salzburg in January 2020. Matthias Hangst | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Manchester City have confirmed an agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland for £51.1m. City have paid the 21-year-old’s release clause and expect to pay £85.5m in […]
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Tom Brady agrees to join Fox Sports as lead NFL game day analyst whenever his career ends, CEO Lachlan Murdoch says
Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers waves to fans at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Sept. 9, 2021. Julio Aguilar | Getty Images Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has agreed to join Fox Sports as the broadcast network’s lead National Football League analyst when his career concludes, Fox Chief Executive Officer […]
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How the digital sneaker boom changed Foot Locker’s business
Foot Locker dominates the brick-and-mortar footwear category as the largest footwear retailer in the world. Its 2,900 stores worldwide span several brands, including Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker and Champs Sports. Since 2015, however, digital sneaker retailers have grown rapidly with the establishment of online marketplaces like StockX and GOAT. New brick-and-mortar streetwear stores […]
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Erling Haaland close to completing Manchester City move from Borussia Dortmund
Haaland has scored 85 goals in 88 matches for Dortmund since joining from RB Salzburg in January 2020. Matthias Hangst | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Erling Haaland is close to completing his move to Manchester City. Sources in Belgium have told Sky Sports News that Haaland completed a medical at Hospital Erasme in Brussels on […]
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Verstappen cruises to win in inaugural Miami Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands holds his trophy after winning the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Lynne Sladky | AP Photo Max Verstappen used an aggressive early pass on Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc then controlled […]
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Kentucky Derby owner Churchill Downs moves away from online gambling, doubles down on horse betting
Churchill Downs, which owns the Kentucky Derby, is changing its strategy when it comes to sports wagering. The company is doubling down on horse race betting and moving away from online sports betting and iGaming digital casino games, CEO Bill Carstanjen told CNBC. “We saw an environment for our company where we didn’t see positive […]
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How college athletes line up tens of thousands of dollars in name, image and likeness deals
The NCAA enacted an interim name, image and likeness policy almost a year ago, which allows athletes — many of whom have big social media followings — to make deals with local car dealerships, and in some instances, with major retail and media brands. Several states have written their own individual laws to regulate compensation […]
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