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Wednesday, Apr 24

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'Invest in these women': WNBA champion A'ja Wilson hopes Caitlin Clark's popularity helps the league grow

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The five-time All-Star and two-time WNBA champion hopes to see the excitement around Clark help grow the league.

Sunday, Apr 21

14

Cricket, a big business in India, brings star power to the U.S. with the country's first world cup

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A cricket world cup is arriving in the U.S. for the first time as the country explores its future with the sport.

Friday, Apr 19

01

Here's how Caitlin Clark's $338,000 WNBA contract compares to No. 1 picks from the NFL, NBA and MLB

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Clark will earn a base salary of $76,000 from the Indiana Fever this WNBA season.

Wednesday, Apr 17

20

Vince McMahon is taking vacations and in touch with Trump as WWE tries to move on from scandal-plagued ex-CEO

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McMahon resigned as executive chairman of the WWE earlier this year after a former employee, Janel Grant, accused him of sexual abuse and trafficking.

Tuesday, Apr 16

19

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says women's basketball will get 'better and better'

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South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said women's basketball will only get bigger after her team's undefeated season and Caitlin Clark's record-breaking run.

Saturday, Apr 13

18

I tried the $600 massage gun used by top NBA players, elite athletes—and can't imagine going back to my old routine

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With endorsements from NBA stars like Paul George, James Harden and Tyler Herro, can the Theragun make a difference for a regular Joe?

Friday, Apr 12

16

Mark Cuban says his leadership style cost him $100,000 in fines after he bought the Dallas Mavericks

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Mark Cuban values making connections with all of his employees, even if it costs him thousands of dollars, he recently told NBA player Draymond Green's podcast.

Tuesday, Apr 9

17

Barstool's Dave Portnoy won $2.7 million betting on UConn in NCAA men's final

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DraftKings reported a record NCAA tournament, with sports betting now legal in 38 states plus Washington, D.C.

Monday, Apr 8

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Iowa-South Carolina NCAA women's final draws record 18.7 million viewers

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The growth was driven in part by Caitlin Clark, who has drawn comparisons to some of the sport's greatest of all time, fueling interest in women's basketball.

Thursday, Mar 28

19

Minnesota Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore falls apart

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Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore planned to acquire a majority stake in the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and the WNBA's Lynx.

Wednesday, Mar 27

17

Barclays lands New York Liberty jersey patch deal as WNBA popularity grows

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WNBA and New York Liberty momentum has continued to grow, with a jersey patch deal for Barclays the latest milestone.

Friday, Mar 22

14

NBC's Paris Olympics opening ceremony will play on IMAX screens

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NBC's live coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony on July 26 will play on more than 150 IMAX screens in the U.S.

Thursday, Mar 21

21

ESPN’s model is eroding. Past and present execs are split on how it can protect its dominance

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CNBC spoke with ESPN chief Jimmy Pitaro, former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, and former ESPN President John Skipper as part of a digital documentary on ESPN's future.

Wednesday, Mar 20

15

Sotheby's leans into sports with auctions of Jordan shoes, Ali trunks and Kobe jersey

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Sotheby's is holding its inaugural "Sports Week," as demand for sports collectibles from the likes of Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali grows.

Sunday, Mar 17

14

The state of women's sports: Top executives weigh in on parity, media share and NIL regulations

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Women's sports reached an inflection point in 2023, propelled by major new broadcast deals, once-in-a-lifetime players and record-breaking audiences.

Monday, Mar 11

08

Gold prices could keep climbing — but analysts expect silver to steal the show before long

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"Gold will shoot up first and then you will see silver take off rapidly. And silver always outperforms," Wheaton Precious Metals's CEO told CNBC.

Friday, Feb 23

16

Success, not returns: Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe on his sole focus for the soccer club

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New Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said on Friday that return on investment had nothing to do with his decision to invest in the English soccer giant.

Wednesday, Feb 14

18

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia forms new investment group called Player 15

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Player 15 will house the Phoenix Suns, the Phoenix Mercury and the newly acquired G-League team for the Suns, as well as operations of the Footprint Center.

Tuesday, Feb 13

04

Tiger Woods signs apparel and footwear deal with TaylorMade following his split with Nike

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Woods' relationship with TaylorMade dates back to a 2017 equipment deal that has him playing with the brand's driver, fairway woods, irons and wedges.

Friday, Feb 9

23

Americans will bet a record $23.1 billion on Super Bowl 58. The IRS is a 'silent partner' in any money you win, expert says

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Regardless of whether you bet on the San Francisco 49ers or Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl 58, you will have to report any proceeds to the IRS.

20

How the NFL is transforming the media business with streaming

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While the NFL has been the most popular show on turf, now, it's gaining traction as one of the greatest shows on the internet.

15

YouTube stars help NFL bring in more viewers, league says

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Enlisting some of YouTube's top creators to promote NFL Sunday Ticket helped drive engagement among tens of millions of users, the league said.

12

China e-commerce player Temu is about to run its second Super Bowl ad — and do $10 million in giveaways

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It's rare for a Chinese firm to buy a Super Bowl ad spot, which costs millions of dollars, but Temu already ran its first Super Bowl commercial last year.

Monday, Feb 5

16

The No. 1 mistake to avoid in a job interview—it gives hiring managers 'the biggest ick,' says new research

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Tardiness is the one interview behavior that puts hiring managers off the most, according to a new report from Ringover.

Friday, Feb 2

18

NFL reminds teams they can't bet on sports during Super Bowl week in Las Vegas

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The NFL is trying to tamp down potential gambling by team personnel as it holds its first ever Super Bowl in Las Vegas.

14

‘Massive for the sport’: Lewis Hamilton’s blockbuster move to Ferrari hailed as a major coup for F1

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The news sent shockwaves through Formula One, with 2009 world champion Jenson Button describing Hamilton's move to Ferrari as "massive for the sport."

Thursday, Feb 1

21

Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes for Ferrari after 2024 season

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Hamilton "activated a release option" in his contract, Mercedes said, following an 11-year partnership with the team.

Wednesday, Jan 31

17

PGA Tour secures up to $3 billion from U.S. investors as LIV Golf merger hangs in the balance

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Strategic Sports Group's investment in the PGA Tour comes as the professional golf organization's merger with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf is up in the air.

Monday, Jan 29

FanDuel parent Flutter lists on the NYSE, challenging DraftKings as sports-betting pure play

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FanDuel parent company Flutter listed on the New York Stock Exchange, giving U.S. investors more choice in sports betting.

Saturday, Jan 27

Florida is the No. 1 state to retire in 2024—No. 2 is nearly 2,000 miles away

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In 2024, Florida returned to the No. 1 spot on WalletHub's "Best and Worst States to Retire" list. Here are the top 10.