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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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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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