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WWE board investigates secret $3 million hush payment by CEO Vince McMahon, report says
Vince McMahon attends a press conference at MetLife Stadium on February 16, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Michael N. Todaro | Getty Images World Wrestling Entertainment’s board is investigating a $3 million hush-money settlement that CEO Vince McMahon paid a woman over an alleged affair, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing documents and […]
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Apple’s new streaming soccer deal shows how strong businesses can grow even in tough times
A strong balance sheet, like Apple’s, allows for continued growth-oriented investments despite a turn in macroeconomic conditions. Source
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U.S. judge dismisses Cristiano Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas
A Nevada woman has lost her bid in a U.S. court to force international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to pay millions of dollars more than the $375,000 in hush money she received after claiming he raped her in Las Vegas in 2009. U.S. District Judge Jennifer Dorsey in Las Vegas kicked the case out of […]
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Golf vacations to top British courses are selling out this year — and next
Travelers planning a golfing vacation to prestigious courses in the United Kingdom may need to act fast. Some of the U.K.’s top venues are selling out, not just this year, but for spots — or tee times — in 2023, due in part to growing confidence in international travel among wealthy Americans. Travelers are attracted […]
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PGA suspends 17 golfers, including Phil Mickelson, for playing in Saudi-backed LIV event
Phil Mickelson plays on the 18th during the Pro-Am at the Centurion Club, Hertfordshire ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational Series. Steven Paston | PA Images | Getty Images The PGA Tour has suspended 17 golfers, including major championship winners Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, who are competing Thursday in the Saudi-backed LIV golf event […]
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Fanatics strikes deal with colleges, student-athletes to launch Topps trading cards
Fanatics display at the All-Star Players House Presented by MLBPA located at the Corner Alley Bar & Grill on July 07, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Duane Prokop | Getty Images Topps is launching a line of trading cards featuring college athletes this fall, in a deal that parent company Fanatics said will cut some players […]
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DeChambeau, Reed to join Saudi-funded golf league in U.S.
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States plays his shot from the 18th tee during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. David Cannon | Getty Images Major champions Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed plan to sign up with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational […]
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The NFL’s Denver Broncos have agreed to sell the team to a Walmart heir and his family
Cameron Fleming #73 of the Denver Broncos runs onto the field before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on January 8, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Dustin Bradford | Getty Images The Denver Broncos and the Walton-Penner family have entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the takeover […]
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Mickelson the last to sign up for Saudi-funded golf league
Phil Mickelson, a chief recruiter for a Saudi-funded rival league to the PGA Tour, is ending his four-month hiatus by adding his name to the 48-man field for the LIV Golf Invitational that starts Friday outside London. Mickelson will be joining Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia and three other former major champions in a 54-hole tournament […]
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Nadal tops Ruud for 14th French Open title, 22nd Slam trophy
Rafael Nadal during Day 4 of the 2019 French Open Clive Mason | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Rafael Nadal pulled away to beat Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in the French Open final on Sunday for his 14th championship at Roland Garros and 22nd Grand Slam title overall, adding to two records he already owned. Nadal’s […]
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