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David Adelman is leading the next generation of deal-hungry family offices
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Entrepreneur and family office founder David Adelman said family offices have a growing competitive advantage over venture capital and private equity […]
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How NFL quarterback Lamar Jackson is leveraging his horse racing team to build up Baltimore
Lamar Jackson with the winners of the 2025 NTL Kickoff Race. Courtesy: National Thoroughbred League Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has a singular goal both on the football field and as owner of the Maryland Colts horse racing franchise in the National Thoroughbred League. “I just want to win a championship,” Jackson told CNBC. “I […]
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Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian takes minority stake in Chelsea FC women’s team
Alexis Ohanian, Principal Owner, Angel City Football Club & Los Angeles Golf Club, looks on during a conversation with Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas during the Business of Women Sport Summit presented by Deep Blue Sports and Axios at Chelsea Factory on April 23, 2024 in New York City. Elsa | Getty Images Reddit co-founder Alexis […]
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Dallas Mavericks were paid $33 million over 3 years by Chime for jersey patch
Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2025 SoFi Play-In Tournament on April 18, 2025 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Joe Murphy | National Basketball Association | Getty Images Chime Financial paid the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks roughly $33 million over three years to […]
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YouTube will stream NFL Week 1 game in Brazil for free
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Gregory Shamus | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images YouTube will stream the NFL’s week one game on Sept. 5 for […]
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ESPN’s new all-access streaming app will cost $29.99 per month
ESPN’s new streaming application, featuring everything the sports media arm of Disney has to offer, will cost $29.99 per month. The service, which will take the ESPN name, as CNBC reported last week, will be heavily discounted when bundled with Disney’s other streaming services, Disney+ and Hulu. The three services, with ads, will cost $35.99 […]
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NBC taps Michael Jordan as NBA contributor
Michael Jordan, NBA Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing, walks the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida, on Oct. 27, 2024. James Gilbert | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images NBC is adding Michael Jordan to its National Basketball Association coverage. The […]
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ESPN will call its forthcoming flagship streaming app simply ‘ESPN,’ sources say
A general view of the ESPN logo on a camera at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 6, 2024. Wes Hale | UFL | Getty Images At long last, ESPN has chosen a name for its upcoming all-access streaming service. Ready? It’s “ESPN.” Disney’s sports media division will announce the new — […]
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FC Mother wants to leverage global soccer fandom to improve maternal health
Mother’s Day on Sunday marks the launch of an innovative program to improve maternal health by harnessing the power of soccer fandom. The World Health Organization says maternal mortality is unacceptably high. More than 700 women died every day in 2023 from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, according to a WHO fact sheet […]
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Saudi sovereign wealth fund deepens investment in women’s professional golf
PIF will become the title sponsor of revamped golf series. Severn Images Saudi Arabia is deepening its investment in women’s professional golf. The Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, announced on Wednesday that it will become the title partner of five events that will take place on the the Ladies European […]
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