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Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger-Signed Business Card Was Estimated At $1,500 — But It Sold For A Lot More
Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 11:00am | 732Autographs of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger are among the most sought after by those in the financial community when it comes to obtaining collectibles. A recent auction included a signature of both figures that topped estimates. What Happened: Legendary investor Warren Buffett, also known as...
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Going Out On Top? Boston Celtics For Sale After NBA Title, Large Contracts Handed To Star Players
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 3:34pm | 1264The Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA championship in the 2023-2024 season. The team could be under new ownership soon, with the owners looking to move on after guiding the team to two championships and locking up several star players long-term. What Happened: Investors have limited options when it...
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March Madness Air Ball: Bettor Nearly Turns $50 Into $202K Profit, Ends Up With Nothing
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 1:37pm | 697The first weekend of March Madness games for the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament provided many exciting outcomes and finishes for sports bettors. One sports bettor nearly won big thanks to successfully predicting the outcome of multiple games, but fell just shy. What Happened: Billions of...
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LeBron James Joins DraftKings: Sports Betting Company Adds King To Roster That Includes Michael Jordan
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 4:18pm | 719Two of the greatest NBA players of all time are now further connected through their relationship with a leading sports betting company. What Happened: Sports betting platform BetMGM is using several sports legends in its first-ever Super Bowl commercial during Super Bowl LVIII. While DraftKings Inc...
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Air Jordan Shoes Too Expensive? This Retailer Lets Consumers Rent To Own, 'Walk Now, Pay Later'
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 3:05pm | 738Over the years, Air Jordan shoes from Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) have become popular to wear, collect and to invest in thanks to the lasting legacy of NBA superstar Michael Jordan and the popular shoe brand. While Jordan shoes may be out of reach for some financially, a retailer has a way to make things...
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Brock Purdy's NFL MVP Race Spurs Bettor's $200,000 Dream, After Rejecting $90,000 Offer
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - 3:47pm | 881San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has one of the most unique stories of success in recent years, going from the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft to becoming a favorite to win the MVP Award. Here's a look at the current odds and dilemma a bettor faces with Purdy's success. What Happened:...
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Sports Betting Weekly Wrap: Ohtani Next Team Odds, McCaffrey TD Bet, ESPN Bet Launch Date And More
Friday, November 10, 2023 - 1:14pm | 896Here's a look at some of the top bets and stories from the past week and for the week ahead in the world of sports betting. Major League Baseball: The 2023 Major League Baseball season may be over, but there are still bets available for baseball fans. One of the popular offseason bets is likely to...
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Here's How Much $100 On Texas Rangers To Win World Series Paid Out, How One Bettor Made $80K — And The George W. Bush Connection
Thursday, November 2, 2023 - 12:56pm | 1189An improbable run by both the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers to the 2023 World Series resulted in huge payouts and potential profits for anyone who bet on the teams at the start of the season. After five games in the best-of-seven World Series, the Rangers were crowned Major League Baseball...
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Sports Betting Weekly Wrap: Drake Loses $850K, Bettor Turns $28 Into $486K, Best NFL Teams For Bettors And More
Friday, October 20, 2023 - 1:57pm | 1483The sports betting market continues to grow with more states legalizing and more platforms launching. One of the most anticipated launches in some time is nearing reality with ESPN Bet set to debut. Here’s a look back at some of the top storylines and bets from the past week. ESPN Bet: In...
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Apple Could Be Revving Up Formula One Global Rights Thanks To Lionel Messi: What It Could Mean For Investors, Sports Fans
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 1:01pm | 1238Once a staple for traditional media companies, the rights to sports leagues have proven to be strong telecasts for viewership and advertising revenue. Thanks to the success of a sports deal that has benefitted from Lionel Messi’s move to Major League Soccer (MLS), technology giant Apple Inc (...
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Aaron Rodgers Injury: Twitter Prediction, Fantasy Loss By 0.06 Points, Bargoers Miss Free Drinks
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 4:25pm | 1410Fans of the New York Jets got bad news Monday night as they watched their top offseason acquisition, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, get hurt and miss the rest of the game after playing four offensive snaps. The news got worse Tuesday morning as it was revealed that Rodgers suffered a tear of his...
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Tom Brady Doesn't Just Endorse Hertz Car Rentals, Turns Out He's Really A Customer: 'Tried To Tell You Guys...'
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 1:02am | 899Companies are known for shelling out millions of dollars in marketing spend through endorsement deals with athletes and celebrities. Endorsement deals for athletes can sometimes make more than the earnings on the field or court, as highlighted by Michael Jordan making more from Nike alone than his...
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Penn Entertainment Analysts On 'Landscape-Changing' Sports Betting Deal With ESPN: 'This Move Makes Sense'
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 11:27am | 1255PENN Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) stock jumped after the market close Tuesday after the company unveiled a partnership with sports media company ESPN, second-quarter earnings and the divestiture of Barstool Sports. Here’s a look at what analysts are saying about Penn and its competitors...
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Here's How Much $100 Bet On Mage To Win Kentucky Derby Paid Out — And How You Could Have Owned Shares In The Horse For $50
Monday, May 8, 2023 - 2:49pm | 1104The 2023 Kentucky Derby saw Mage upset the field and win the 149th running of the prestigious horse race. Let's take a look at the betting odds and how much Mage paid out for bettors, as well as the unique ownership structure of Mage that now has shareholders cashing in. What Happened...
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March Madness Indeed: Here's How Much A $100 Bet On 2023 Final Four Would Have Paid Out
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 1:09pm | 998The 2023 Men’s Basketball National Tournament has seen its share of upsets and has a Final Four that nearly no one correctly predicted. Here’s a look at the improbable Final Four and how much a parlay on the correct four teams would have paid out. What Happened: The 2023 Men’s...