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Citi downgrades Formula One to neutral, says record performance is already priced in
Record financial performance is already priced in to Formula One’s stock, according to Citi. Source
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Pickleball, a paddle sport with a whimsical name, is becoming big business
Two men play pickleball. Seth McConnell | Denver Post | Getty Images About eight years ago, when brothers Rob Barnes, then 19, and Mike Barnes, then 21, founded a pickleball paddle-maker, they encountered a lot of skeptical glances. “We mentioned the word ‘pickleball’ — people would say, ‘What is that?’ No one knew about the […]
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Tyson Fury hints he will retire after knocking out Dillian Whyte to retain WBC heavyweight title
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 23: Tyson Fury celebrates victory as referee Mark Lyson checks on Dillian Whyte after the WBC World Heavyweight Title Fight between Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium on April 23, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Warren Little | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Tyson […]
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How the Golden State Warriors plan to become more than a basketball team
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the Washington Wizards on March 14, 2022 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Noah Graham | National Basketball Association | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors are getting back to business. After two years of pandemic challenges, the […]
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Erik ten Hag: Manchester United appoint Ajax boss as new manager
Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, pictured here at the final cup match at the Johan Cruijff Arena on April 15, 2022 in Amsterdam, has been appointed as the new manager of Manchester United. Bsr Agency | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Manchester United have appointed Ajax boss Erik ten Hag as their new manager, […]
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Chelsea takeover: Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams join Sir Martin Broughton consortium
Chelsea’s stadium, Stamford Bridge is seen through trees in London on March 10, 2022, as Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich was hit with a UK assets freeze and travel ban, throwing his plans to sell the European and world club champions into disarray. Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams […]
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Wimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war
Daniil Medvedev of Russia competes during the men’s singles fourth round match at Wimbledon tennis Championship in London, Britain, on July 6, 2021. Tim Ireland | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Tennis players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to play at Wimbledon this year because of the war in Ukraine, the […]
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NBA’s Golden State Warriors step into movies, music and events with a new entertainment division
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – MARCH 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to the game against the Boston Celtics on March 16, 2022 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to […]
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Ex-NFL star Marshawn Lynch, Macklemore join ownership group of NHL’s Seattle Kraken
Marshawn Lynch and entertainer Macklemore now co-owners of Seattle Kraken Courtesy: Seattle Kraken The NHL’s Seattle Kraken has added former NFL star Marshawn Lynch and rapper Macklemore as minority investors. The terms of the investments were not made public. Sports bankers estimate that minority equity stake deals similar to this are generally for 1% of […]
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NBA star Damian Lillard dishes on the Blazers and his new footwear insole company
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers speaks to fans during fan appreciation night before the game against the Utah Jazz at Moda Center on April 10, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. Abbie Parr | Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard said he wants to stay with the franchise that drafted him in […]
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