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Federal judge dismisses crypto scam lawsuit against Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit by investors against the founders of the cryptocurrency EthereumMax, as well as celebrity endorsers including Kim Kardashian and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. over their promotion of the cryptocurrency on social media. Investors who bought EMAX tokens alleged they had suffered losses after taking the […]
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Fanatics valuation hits $31 billion after $700 million investment round
Fanatics CEO and co-chair Michael Rubin Shareif Ziyadat | Filmmagic | Getty Images Michael Rubin’s sports platform company Fanatics has raised $700 million in fresh capital, pushing its value to $31 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The company plans to use the new money to focus on potential merger and acquisition opportunities […]
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David Zaslav’s top priority at Warner Bros. Discovery: Get the cash flowing again
David Zaslav Olivia Michael | CNBC A few months ago, after a lengthy and sobering review of Warner Bros. Discovery‘s business, Chief Executive David Zaslav gave his division heads a cutthroat mission. Pretend your units are family businesses, Zaslav said. Start from scratch and prioritize free cash flow, he added, according to people familiar with […]
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Eddie Jones: England head coach sacked just 9 months ahead of 2023 Rugby Earth Cup
England Head Mentor Eddie Jones. Alex Davidson – Rfu | The Rfu Collection | Getty Visuals Eddie Jones has been sacked as England head coach following seven many years in cost, just nine months out from the 2023 Rugby Earth Cup. Jones’ exit, verified by the Rugby Soccer Union on Tuesday, arrives pursuing a dismal […]
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Nike and Kyrie Irving split up after antisemitism controversy
BROOKLYN, NY – DECEMBER 2: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets prepares to shoot a free throw during the game against the Toronto Raptors on December 2, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting […]
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Netherlands eliminates U.S. in round 16 of the Entire world Cup
DOHA, QATAR – DECEMBER 03: The players of Netherlands rejoice victory at entire time in the course of the FIFA Globe Cup Qatar 2022 Spherical of 16 match among Netherlands and Usa at Khalifa Intercontinental Stadium on December 3, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Photos) Matthew Ashton – Ama | […]
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Drew Brees fakes lightning strike in promotional stunt for online sportsbook
Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints Gregory Shamus | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees faked being struck by lightning as part of a promotional stunt for betting company PointsBet. A video clip posted to Twitter on Friday showed Brees filming a commercial for PointsBet in […]
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Chinese Grand Prix cancelled: Formula 1 2023 calendar back to 23 races as replacement options discussed
Formula 1 has cancelled the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix. The sport had been set to return to China for first time since 2019, in what was scheduled to be the fourth round of a record 24-race season on April 16. However, with China continuing to implement a zero-Covid policy, which has led to heavy restrictions […]
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Las Vegas Strip’s biggest property owner in deal to take full ownership of two casinos
The largest property owner on the Las Vegas Strip is doubling down and taking full ownership of the MGM Grand Las Vegas and Mandalay Bay, which the deal values at $5.5 billion. VICI Properties, a real estate investment trust based in New York, has agreed to buy Blackstone’s 49.9% stake in the two Las Vegas […]
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NBA champions Shaq and Alonzo Mourning talk charity, pickleball and the state of the NBA
The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation & Icy Hot unveil the latest “Comebaq Court,” refurbished athletic spaces helping underserved communities get back in the game, in collaboration with Alonzo Mourning at Overtown Youth Center in Miami, Flori on November 30, 2022. Rob Kim | Getty Images NBA champions Shaquille O’Neal and Alonzo Mourning are reuniting to give […]
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