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WWE’s SmackDown to return to NBCUniversal’s USA Network in more than $1.4 billion deal
Shinsuke Nakamura and Karrion Kross wrestle during the WWE SmackDown at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot on May 05, 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.( Gladys Vega | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images WWE’s “Friday Night SmackDown” will return to USA Network in October 2024 as part of a five-year domestic media […]
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Live sports are headed to Max, as Warner Bros. Discovery adds a new tier to streaming app
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) steals second base as St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman (19) takes the late throw at Dodger Stadium in the 2021 National League Wild Card game. Robert Hanashiro | USA TODAY Sports Sports are coming to Warner Bros. Discovery‘s streaming app Max. Beginning on Oct. 5, […]
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Kevin Durant’s Boardroom launches entertainment and sports advisory firm
NBA player Kevin Durant attends a 2023 FIBA World Cup exhibition game between Puerto Rico and the United States at T-Mobile Arena on August 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller | Getty Images NBA superstar Kevin Durant and business partner Rick Kleiman on Tuesday announced the launch of new advisory firm under the […]
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Golf legend Gary Player says government should stay out of sports
Legendary golfer Gary Player thinks government and sports shouldn’t mix, as the golf world goes through a major merger that has triggered antitrust concerns. Speaking to CNBC at the Berenberg Invitational on Monday, the South African golfer said the two have become “too intertwined.” “We’ve got to get governments to stay out of sport. It’s […]
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EPL soccer club Everton obtained by U.S. personal equity agency 777 Associates
The Everton badge with flags prior to the Premier League match amongst Everton FC and AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park on May 28, 2023 in Liverpool, England. Visionhaus | Getty Photographs Sport | Getty Illustrations or photos Everton have been bought to 777 Partners, the struggling Premier League club claimed on Friday, with the U.S. […]
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Kevin Hart’s tequila brand strikes deal with Philadelphia Eagles as spirits push deeper into sports
When the Philadelphia Eagles kick off their home opener on Thursday Night Football, the NFL team will also start a new sponsorship deal with Gran Coramino, the luxury tequila brand co-founded by comedian, entrepreneur and Philadelphia native Kevin Hart. “It’s a big deal! To be in partnership with the Eagles and aligned with Philadelphia in […]
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F1 in Singapore: McLaren’s Lando Norris says keep track of is ‘tough’ but eyes leading location this weekend
System 1 is a demanding activity, and even far more so at the Singapore Grand Prix. The city state’s street circuit has prolonged been considered one of the hardest tracks to race on in the F1 calendar, becoming a road circuit and having one of the hottest climates during the night time race. On the […]
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Major League Pickleball merger with PPA is back on after a falling out threatened the deal
Lacy Schneemann of the Florida Smash returns a shot during a group play Major League Pickleball match against BLQK at Pickle & Chill on October 15, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Emilee Chinn | Getty Images After weeks of drama in professional pickleball, the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball have again agreed to merge, the […]
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TKO, the newly merged UFC-WWE, aspires to grow beyond fighting
Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Wrestling Entertainment executives decided to name their new publicly traded company TKO to honor the companies’ expertise in fighting, but they have broader aspirations than just owning combat sports. TKO began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, culminating a merger of two live-entertainment juggernauts that was announced […]
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Fanatics hires former Opendoor govt to operate $5 billion sporting activities goods business
Fanatics logo is witnessed on the dugout wall right before the recreation involving the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on July 3, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Picture by Justin Berl/Getty Pictures) Justin Berl | Getty Pictures Fanatics has hired a new main govt for its greatest company unit, the most recent […]
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