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One of the leading sports companies is making a bigger bet on future growth from the sports betting sector with an acquisition announced over the weekend. What Happened: Sports apparel company Fanatics is acquiring the U.S. division of sports betting operator PointsBet for $150 million. The deal...

The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place this weekend and will be one of the most discussed and bet-on sporting events of the year. Here’s a look at what bettors and readers need to know. How to Watch 2023 Kentucky Derby: The 2023 Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 6, 2023...

Tens of Millions of fans tuned in to watch the Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl LVI. Here’s a look at how many people viewed the game on traditional television, along with those who streamed the showdown. What Happened: NBC Sports, a unit of Comcast Corp (NASDAQ...

The growth of online sports betting in the United States is creating opportunities for companies in the sector. Many analysts and industry experts have also predicted consolidation in the sports betting market. A recent minority investment by a larger sports betting company could foreshadow a...

Shares of Manchester United PLC (NYSE: MANU) got a lift last week when it was announced that soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo would be returning to play for the English Premier League team this season. Here is a look at three other stocks to watch on the Ronaldo signing. Juventus: Ronaldo is...

As all 30 Major League Baseball teams swing into action Thursday on a particularly early Opening Day, the game’s long-term financial outlook seems to be just fine, judging by what teams are willing to pay to lock in their biggest stars. Several teams signed eye-popping player contracts this...

In 2015, Snap, Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) partnered with the National Football League. This deal facilitated the distribution of videos and photos taken at NFL games to 70 million people around the world, via Snapchat’s Live Stories. Since then, Snap has further diversified its platform. What Happened...

It's merely a matter of time before an online content distributor will become a major media partner of the National Football League. Traditionally, football viewers tune in to NBC, CBS (CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS)), Fox (Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ: FOX) (NASDAQ: FOXA)) or ESPN (Walt...

Apparently, Mike Tirico doesn't think so. He's leaving the flagship network for NBC, Sports Business Daily reported on Monday. Tirico, a 25-year ESPN veteran, covers the entire spectrum of sports from the fast-paced NBA to stagnant golf events. He will reportedly be easing into the role...

The NFL will continue to have a big presence on Thursday nights this fall, but now with two partners instead of one. In a deal announced Monday, the NFL has agreed to an arrangement that expands its Thursday night package from eight games to 10 games, but splits it over both CBS Corporation...

Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)'s NBC Sports Group on Monday announced they have agreed to renew their partnership. As part of the agreement, the two companies collaborated together to deliver content on Yahoo Sports. Specifically, NBC provided video...