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LeBron James NBA Finals jersey expected to fetch up to $5 million at auction
LeBron James game-worn jersey from the athletes NBA finals game 7 victory over the Miami Heat in 2013, is on display during a press preview at Sotheby’s auction House on January 20, 2023, in New York City. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images Sotheby’s is listing an iconic jersey worn by LeBron James during […]
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Fanatics is in talks to acquire BetParx sportsbook
New York, NY. – December 7th. Portrait for a profile on Fanatics founder & CEO Michael Rubin at his office in downtown NYC. The Washington Post | Getty Images Fanatics is in discussions to acquire the BetParx sportsbook, as the sports merchandising company looks to take a bigger position in sports betting, according to people […]
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Byju’s plans to end sponsorship of Indian cricket team jersey, as it puts profitability on cards for 2024
Indian education technology start-up Byju’s will not renew its jersey sponsorship deal with India’s cricket team, the company’s co-founder Divya Gokulnath, told CNBC. In a wide-ranging interview, Gokulnath spoke about the path to profitability and the potential for an initial public offering for Byju’s, one of India’s most valuable private technology firms. The Bangalore-based Byju’s […]
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LIV Golf reaches broadcast rights deal with CW Network
Signage on a golf ball at the LIV golf tournament on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Brian Cassella | Tribune News Service | Getty Images LIV Golf reached a multi-year deal to make CW Network the exclusive U.S. broadcast partner of the Saudi-funded professional golf tour that launched […]
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Tennis Channel will air Major League Pickleball tournament matches, deepening broadcast partnership
The Tennis Channel is embracing pickleball. Major League Pickleball announced Thursday the cable channel will broadcast the league’s premier level tournament semifinals and finals in Mesa, Arizona, and will make all matches of the tournament available for streaming. The partnership marks a deepening of the relationship between professional pickleball and the TV network. Pickleball has […]
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Soccer star Son Heung-min gives his top 3 tips for making it as a pro athlete
As captain of the South Korean soccer team and a forward for English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, Son Heung-min knows a thing or two about becoming a pro athlete. In an interview with CNBC, Son shared his top tips on going pro and handling the pressures that come with it. “Sleep well, eat well […]
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WWE’s smaller rival AEW interested in merger, sources say
WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon speaks at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas. Getty Images All Elite Wrestling, a professional wrestling league owned by the Khan family, is interested in merging with World Wrestling Entertainment, according to people familiar with the matter. The Khans, who […]
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Iconic Kobe Bryant jersey up for auction, expected to fetch up to $7 million
Sotheby’s is selling Kobe Bryant’s MVP season jersey. Source: Sotheby’s An iconic piece of Kobe Bryant memorabilia is hitting the auction block, and it’s expected to be his most valuable item ever to go up for sale. Sotheby’s is listing a Kobe Bryant jersey, worn in 25 games during his 2007-2008 MVP season. The company […]
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Damar Hamlin is released from the hospital after his cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin warms up before a game against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field in November, 2022. Lon Horwedel | USA Today Sports | Reuters Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, after tests showed he was fit enough to rehab at home, the team announced. Hamlin left Buffalo General […]
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Stephanie McMahon steps down as WWE co-CEO as her dad, Vince, returns as executive chairman
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 02: Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H attend the UFC 276 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeff Bottari | Ufc | Getty Images Stephanie McMahon has resigned as WWE co-chief executive officer and chairwoman after her father, Vince, was unanimously re-elected as […]
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