Sports
MLS sponsorships spike as U.S. soccer gains popularity
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami shoots during the first half against the Columbus Crew at Huntington Bank Field on April 19, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. Miami defeated Columbus 1-0. Jason Miller | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images The rising popularity of soccer in the U.S. has buoyed sponsorships and stadium attendance at Major […]
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MLS signs a deal with EA to stream four soccer matches on mobile gaming platform
Javier Hernandez, #14 of the Los Angeles Galaxy. takes a shot on goal during a game between New York Red Bulls and Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on in Carson, California, on April 25, 2021. Michael Janosz | Getty Images Major League Soccer games are kicking off on Electronic Arts‘ mobile gaming […]
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‘The rain doesn’t matter at all’: Fans (and horses) are ready for the Kentucky Derby
Derby Day racing fans prepared for the rain prior to the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. Horsephotos | Getty Images LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The first sign that the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby would be a wet one actually came on Friday. The […]
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Churchill Downs CEO says interest in the Kentucky Derby is strong despite global uncertainty
The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday amid a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, waning consumer confidence and tariffs that could cause construction costs to rise. Churchill Downs has paused a $900 million capital improvement project at its storied race track in Louisville, Kentucky, the site of the world’s most famous […]
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How wealthy horse owners finance their passion and potentially earn millions
Mystik Dan #3, ridden by jockey Brian J. Hernandez Jr. (R), crosses the finish line ahead of Sierra Leone #2, ridden by jockey Tyler Gaffalione and Forever Young, ridden by jockey Ryusei Sakai to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 04, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael Reaves | […]
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NFL’s Washington Commanders return to D.C. in $3.7 billion stadium deal
A detail view of a Washington Commanders helmet on the field during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Ric Tapia | Getty Images The Washington Commanders are headed back to the District of Columbia. The NFL franchise announced Monday that it had struck a […]
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Asian Americans take bigger share of sports viewership, Nielsen says
Los Angeles, CA, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 – Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates as he approaches home plate after hitting a game-winning, walk off homer to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 at Dodger Stadium,. Robert Gauthier | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Asian Americans are making up a bigger share […]
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Tennis great Andre Agassi to play his first pro pickleball tournament with No. 1 player Waters
Andre Agassi will make his professional pickleball debut with 18-year-old world No. 1 player, Anna Leigh Waters. Courtesy of Andre Agassi and Anna Leigh Waters. Tennis legend Andre Agassi is joining the pro pickleball ranks. The former No. 1 ranked tennis player told CNBC that he will play his first professional tournament at the U.S. […]
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Business and tech leaders discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by AI’s widespread adoption
Artificial intelligence’s place in our world is growing rapidly, disrupting entire industries and changing the way people live and work. CNBC spoke with several business and tech leaders at the CONVERGE LIVE event in Singapore about the challenges and opportunities presented by the adoption of AI. “If you look at AI, what does it do? […]
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Sports teams adopt tactile tech for blind and low-vision fans
Jordan Moon (left) and Macaulay Beasley (right) use OneCourt tablets at the Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game in Phoenix on March 2. Courtesy: Phoenix Suns During a break at the March 2 game between the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves, a player made a half-court shot that had the crowd buzzing at PHX […]
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