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Fanatics is in talks to buy sports betting company Tipico, sources say
Michael Rubin arrives at the 2019 Fanatics Super Bowl Party on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. Paul R. Giunta | Invision | AP Fanatics, the sports merchandising company, is in talks to acquire sports betting company Tipico, according to two people familiar with the matter. A deal hasn’t yet been reached, and the two […]
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Anita Alvarez loses consciousness in pool at world championships in Budapest
A member of Team USA (R) swims to recover USA’s Anita Alvarez (L), from the bottom of the pool. Oli Scarff | Afp | Getty Images American artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was in danger of drowning after losing consciousness in the pool at the world championships in Budapest before being rescued by her coach Andrea […]
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Washington football team ran ‘shadow investigation’ of harassment accusers, House panel says
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder commissioned a “shadow investigation” into employees who spoke out against the team’s “toxic workplace” in a bid to influence the NFL’s review of sexual harassment allegations, a Congressional report released Wednesday alleged. Snyder used the probe “to target his accusers, pin the blame on others, and influence the NFL’s own internal review,” […]
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Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin selling ownership stake in Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils
Michael Rubin attends Fanatics Super Bowl Party on February 12, 2022 in Culver City, California. Shareif Ziyadat | Filmmagic | Getty Images Billionaire Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin announced Wednesday that he is selling his 10% stake in the parent company that owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, citing a conflict of interest with […]
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Online lottery ticket company Jackpot gets funding from top sports executives
Online lottery ticket company Jackpot announced Wednesday that it closed on $35 million in series A funding, led by some of the biggest names in sports who see the promising growth potential in digital lottery sales. The cash infusion could enable Jackpot to start rolling out its website and app later this year in select […]
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Naomi Osaka launches media company in partnership with Lebron James
Tennis Player, Naomi Osaka poses for a photo with LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers after the game on April 4, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Andrew D. Bernstein | National Basketball Association | Getty Images Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka is launching a media production company in partnership […]
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WWE boss Vince McMahon to step back from CEO duties during misconduct probe
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 WWE CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon is stepping back from his duties as the company’s board investigates alleged misconduct by the executive, the company announced Friday. The announcement of the […]
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Golden State Warriors beat Boston Celtics 103-90 to win 4th NBA title in 8 years
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors smiles during Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals on June 16, 2022. Stephen Curry scored 34 points for the Warriors, who claimed the franchise’s seventh championship overall. Jesse D. Garrabrant | National Basketball Association | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping […]
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Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Seattle among World Cup sites
People take in a view of the skyline on June 10, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. David Ryder | Getty Images Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia, Seattle and Kansas City, Missouri, were the newcomers among the 11 U.S. sites picked to host games at the 2026 World Cup, while Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Tennessee, and Orlando, Florida, […]
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Fanatics hires former Dick Clark Productions CEO to lead its collectibles business
Dick Clark Productions CEO Mike Mahan (R) and guest attend the 2018 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeff Kravitz | Filmmagic, Inc | Getty Images Sports platform Fanatics said Thursday that it has tapped former Dick Clark Productions CEO Mike Mahan to lead its […]
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