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Washington Commanders to pay $625,000 to settle D.C. AG’s claims of mishandling fan ticket deposits
A detailed view of the new Washington Commanders uniforms following the announcement of the Washington Football Team’s name change to the Washington Commanders at FedExField on February 02, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. Rob Carr | Getty Images The NFL’s Washington Commanders will pay $625,000 to settle allegations brought by Washington D.C.’s attorney general that the […]
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Michael Jordan sneakers, Kobe Bryant gear lead blockbuster Sotheby’s auction
Michael Jordans 1998 NBA Finals Air Jordan XIIIs sneakers are displayed during a press preview in New York on April 6, 2023 at Sothebys for the upcoming auction Victoriam, a special two-part curated collection of sports artifacts. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images Michael Jordan’s shoes from Game 2 of the 1998 NBA […]
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Women’s soccer expands into the Bay Area with a new team and record investment
Former USWNT stars Brandi Chastain, Leslie Osbourne, Aly Wagner and Danielle Slaton are part of the Bay Area ownership team Source: Allison+Partners Studio The National Women’s Soccer League announced on Tuesday it’s awarding a 14th franchise to an investor group in California’s Bay Area for a record $53 million franchise fee and a total investment […]
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UFC merger beefs up WWE’s leverage in media rights negotiations
Networks and streaming services need to get ready for a media rights smackdown. World Wrestling Entertainment is due to negotiate new media deals this year, a process made all the more interesting by its planned combination with UFC to form a publicly traded new company controlled by Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor Group. Endeavor expects the WWE-UFC […]
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WWE agrees to merge with UFC to create a new company run by Ari Emanuel and Vince McMahon
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Chairman Vince McMahon (L) and wrestler Triple H appear in the ring during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 Ethan Miller | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment as agreed to merge with UFC to form a […]
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WWE near deal to be sold to UFC parent Endeavor, sources say
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Chairman Vince McMahon appears in the ring during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller | Getty Images Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment is in advanced talks to be sold to Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor Group, the parent […]
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Australian GP: Max Verstappen holds off Lewis Hamilton for victory after wild complete to chaotic race
Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Purple Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme for the duration of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia. Peter Fox | Getty Visuals Activity | Getty Visuals Max Verstappen held off Lewis Hamilton to claim a maiden Australian Grand Prix victory just after a chaotic race, which […]
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Vince McMahon locks in two-year contract as WWE looks for buyers
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Chairman Vince McMahon is introduced during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller | Getty Images Vince McMahon has pinned down a two-year employment contract at World Wrestling Entertainment. The WWE chairman’s agreement dates back to Jan. […]
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Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian gamers who will compete as ‘neutral athletes’
The Wimbledon logo amongst flowers The Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2019 in London, England. Visionhaus | Getty Images Wimbledon has lifted a ban on Russian and Belarusian gamers from its tournament this calendar year, with gamers agreeing to signal neutral declarations. Final yr, gamers from Russia and […]
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Food at your favorite ballpark is probably going to be more expensive
Sodexo Live, a food and hospitality company, says food inflation is also hitting the ballpark Courtesy: Seattle Mariners Those peanuts and crackerjacks may soon cost you more at the ballpark, thanks in part to food inflation, the CEO of a top hospitality company told CNBC. “It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, everybody is noticing […]
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