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NHL commissioner says league could be affected by U.S.-Canada tariffs
National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday that the league could be affected by the current tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Bettman said 25% of the league’s revenue comes from its Canadian clubs. Though he said the Canadian teams perform well, Bettman added that there could be ramifications for the league depending on […]
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U.S. Olympic committee announces $100 million grant to fund athletes into their future
USA’s delegation sail in a boat along the river Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024. Zhao Dingzhe | Afp | Getty Images The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Wednesday announced a $100 million grant to provide long-term financial support for future Olympic […]
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UConn star Paige Bueckers touts financial literacy as NIL boosts women’s sports
Paige Bueckers, #5 of the UConn Huskies, shoots the ball in the second half during the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 5, 2024. Steph Chambers | Getty Images University of Connecticut star Paige Bueckers, on the cusp of becoming […]
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Serena Williams joins WNBA ownership group in Toronto
Serena Williams, one of sport’s greatest champions, joins Canada’s first WNBA team as a managing partner. CNW Group | Toronto Tempo Tennis superstar Serena Williams is continuing her investment in women’s sports with a new ownership stake in the Women’s National Basketball Association’s Toronto Tempo, the team announced Monday. The Tempo, the WNBA’s first expansion […]
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With $1 billion in salary IOUs, the Dodgers spark new questions about MLB’s fairness
Members of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate on the field after winning Game 5 to win the 2024 World Series presented by Capital One between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 30, 2024. Mike Lawrence | Major League Baseball | Getty Images As Major League Baseball’s spring […]
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Venu is done. Here’s how Fox, Disney and WBD plan to go it alone in sports streaming
An advertisement for Venu Sports, the sports streaming venture by Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox, hangs at the Fanatics Fest event in New York City on Aug. 16, 2024. Jessica Golden | CNBC With Venu done before it even got out of the starting blocks, Fox Corp., Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have been […]
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From sneakers to luxury handbags, hotels are providing more so you can pack less
Many people love to travel. But few like to pack. But travelers are getting help from an unlikely source — hotels. “Hotels [are] making it easier for guests to jump into their favorite activities without packing or planning in advance,” said Henley Vazquez, founder of the New York-based travel agency Fora. Some hotels have been […]
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“I still miss playing every single day:” Soccer star David Beckham reflects on what made him successful on and off the pitch
David Beckham is one of the world’s most famous soccer players, celebrated for his exceptional career and significant contributions both on and off the pitch. He was part of Manchester United’s “Class of ’92,” a group of young talents who rose through the club’s youth academy to achieve unprecedented success. He captained the England national […]
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Yankees throw out one of baseball’s most notorious traditions: Players can now grow beards
Anthony Volpe #11, Jasson Domínguez #24 and Paul Goldschmidt #48 of the New York Yankees talk during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Feb. 19, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. New York Yankees | Getty Images Start spreading the news: For the first time in nearly 50 years, the New York Yankees are allowing […]
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Tony Hawk on turning down $500,000 for Pro Skater: ‘The best financial decision of my life’
Skateboarder Tony Hawk performs a trick as his role as an ambassador for shoe company Vans. Vans STOCKHOLM — Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk once turned down half a million dollars in future royalties from the popular video game Pro Skater — and he says it was the “best financial decision” of his life. Hawk was offered $500,000 […]
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