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A lot of money is on the line for women’s pro soccer in the U.S.
OL Reign forward Sofia Huerta (11) and Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith (9) battle for the ball during a NWSL match between the Portland Thorns and the OL Reign on March 18, 2022 at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. Jeff Halstead | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images The National Women’s Soccer League’s eleventh season […]
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Fanatics will become the NHL’s official uniform supplier, replacing Adidas
San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl (48) scores a goal against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) at Rogers Arena, April, 2022. Derek Cain | USA Today Sports | Reuters Fanatics will replace Adidas as the official uniform supplier for the National Hockey League starting with the 2024-2025 season, the league announced on Tuesday. The […]
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Diamond Sports, largest owner of regional sports networks, files for bankruptcy
The Ohio Cup Trophy on top of a Bally Sports logo prior to a game between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. George Kubas | Diamond Images | Getty Images Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for bankruptcy protection on […]
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Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ sneakers are going up for auction
Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Game 2 Air Jordan 13s from ‘The Last Dance’ season are expected to sell for $2/4 million. Courtesy: Sotheby’s An iconic pair of Air Jordan sneakers is going up for sale and is expected to be the most expensive pair of sneakers ever to appear at auction, estimated to sell […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin sets Planet Cup snowboarding document with 87th get
US Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin. Srdjan Zivulovic | Reuters American skier Mikaela Shiffrin set the outright Entire world Cup record for most occupation victories with 87 by profitable a slalom Saturday. Shiffrin broke a tie with Ingemar Stenmark on the all-time overall winners list between adult men and ladies. The Swede competed in the 1970s and 80s. Shiffrin experienced […]
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Betting on WWE matches? ‘NFW!’ say gaming operators and regulators
Becky Lynch celebrates defeating Bianca Belair at SummerSlam 2021. World Wrestling Entertainment It’s clear why World Wrestling Entertainment would want headlines over the prospect of bettors being allowed to wager legally on scripted matches, and not all of it has to do with trying to drive up the potential sale price of the company. Betting […]
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WWE in talks with state gambling regulators to legalize betting on scripted match results
Vince McMahon attends a press conference to announce that WWE Wrestlemania 29 will be held at MetLife Stadium in 2013 at MetLife Stadium on February 16, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Michael N. Todaro | Getty Images WWE is in talks with state gambling regulators in Colorado and Michigan to legalize betting on high-profile […]
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Adidas warns of first annual loss in three decades and cuts dividend after Ye split
“The numbers speak for themselves. We are currently not performing the way we should”, Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden said in a press release. Jeremy Moeller / Contributor / Getty Images Adidas on Wednesday reported a big fourth-quarter loss and slashed its dividend after the costly termination of its partnership with Kanye West’s Yeezy brand in […]
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Global brands look to boost media investment in women’s sports through a new partnership, The Women’s Sports Club
IOC executive board member Angela Ruggiero attends the Medal Ceremony on day six of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Medal Plaza on February 15, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Alexander Hassenstein | Getty Images For four-time Olympian and gold medal-winning ice hockey star Angela Ruggiero, pushing for more media attention and sponsorship dollars […]
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Dick’s Sporting Goods smashes same-store sales expectations for holiday quarter
A Dick’s Sporting Goods store stands in Staten Island on March 09, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday reported holiday quarter results that beat Wall Street’s expectations, citing a sales boost from the gift-giving season even with inflation-weary consumers. Same-store sales increased 5.3% during the fourth […]
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