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In an exclusive interview with Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider, former NFL star Ricky Williams shared his remarkable journey from gridiron glory to becoming a prominent advocate for cannabis. Williams, best known for his illustrious football career and winning the Heisman Trophy, has...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is gearing up for a game-changing move that could significantly boost its subscriber base and ad revenue: the acquisition of rights to NFL games on Christmas Day from 2024 to 2026. This bold step, coupled with the company’s successful ad tier growth and upcoming ad...

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) has secured exclusive rights to stream two NFL games on Christmas Day, marking its first venture into broadcasting live football. The deal, costing less than $150 million per game, is part of Netflix’s broader strategy to incorporate live programming, enhancing its...

National Football League teams are fetching record-high sale prices, and their valuations continue to soar. However, investment opportunities in the growth of NFL teams and other professional sports teams remain scarce. A new rule could potentially broaden the scope for investors to acquire stakes...

Super Bowl LIX is around nine months away and while the 2024 NFL season hasn't started, it isn't too early to start thinking about the financial impact the media company that airs the NFL Championship game can have. What Happened: Media giant Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA)(NASDAQ:PARAA) reported...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with video. In a compelling showcase of how sports figures leverage their platforms beyond the field, former NFL athletes Joique Bell and Rob Sims shared their philanthropic journeys today (April 25) during the Benzinga Sports Business Titans...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with video. In Detroit, alongside the NFL Draft, Benzinga’s 2024 Draft event hosted a panel titled “On Champions Mindsets” with Jared Wangler, a former athlete turned CEO. Wangler guided the conversation with Donovan Edwards, a...

As Detroit welcomes an estimated 400,000 sports fans for its first NFL Draft, JARS Cannabis, Michigan's top-rated cannabis retailer, alongside co-hosts Chill Medicated, Kiva's Lost Farm, and Gold Crown, are kicking off the highly-anticipated weekend with a 313 Draft Party April 25-26 in downtown...

During the NFL Draft excitement on Thursday (April 25), Detroit’s very own Calvin Johnson Jr., affectionately known as “Megatron,” will captivate attendees at Benzinga Sports Business Titans event. Set against the backdrop of downtown Detroit’s Campus Martius, Johnson will...

As the 2024 NFL Draft nears, a fresh class of athletes prepares to dominate the professional football scene while simultaneously making notable moves in the business arena. This year, six exceptional draft prospects are demonstrating their athletic skills as well. Still, they are also capturing...

NFL veteran Joique Bell is set to take center stage as a speaker at the Benzinga Sports Business Titans Draft event in Detroit. Bell began his football career at Wayne State University, distinguishing himself in collegiate football. His professional path, which started with signing as an undrafted...

Gosder Cherilus‘ career in the NFL lasted nearly a decade. He transitioned from a dominant offensive tackle to a star figure in the real estate industry. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, Cherilus — an upcoming speaker at the 2024 Sports Business Titans event — showcased his football...

Rodney McLeod Jr., a seasoned NFL safety and Super Bowl 52 champion, has confirmed this will be his last professional season. At 34, McLeod has announced he will retire after a distinguished 13-year career across several teams, including the St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts...

Donovan Edwards, a name synonymous with tenacity and skill on the football field and upcoming Benzinga Detroit Draft speaker, has made an indelible mark in college football. Born and raised in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Edwards has not just played the game. He dominated it, by carrying the...

In sports, the line between athleticism and entrepreneurship is increasingly blurred, as evidenced by a growing number of soccer stars venturing into the investment realm. From Mario Götze‘s angel investments to Lionel Messi‘s venture into digital gaming platforms, these athletes make...