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This Unexpected Stat Happening For The First Time In NHL History With 2022 Stanley Cup Finals
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 - 4:52pm | 598A first for the National Hockey League will happen on Wednesday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche meet for the Stanley Cup Finals. What Happened: For the first time in NHL history, and only second time in the history of the four major U.S. sports, two teams that don’t...
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Derek Jeter Finally Joins Twitter, Instagram: Is It Just To Promote His ESPN Series?
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - 6:29pm | 549One of the greatest baseball players of the past 40 years joined several social media platforms Tuesday. Was the move him wanting to interact with his fan base or a way to promote his new docuseries? What Happened: Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter joined Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR)...
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Does Disney Still Have A DTC Streaming Ace Up Its Sleeve That Could Dominate The Market?
Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 6:22pm | 789Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) beat estimates for the second quarter with growth coming for its Parks and Resorts segment and also its direct-to-consumers business, led by streaming growth. Could the company have another ace up its sleeve for future growth? What Happened:...
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Disney Q2 Earnings Highlights: Parks Segment Up 110%, Disney+ Hits 137.7M Subs And More
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - 4:44pm | 627Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported second-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Disney reported revenue of $19.3 billion for the second quarter, which beat a consensus estimate of $18.9 billion, according to data from...
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Can Spencer Torkelson Win Rookie Of The Year? Here's How Much A Bet On The Detroit Tigers Rookie Pays
Sunday, April 10, 2022 - 10:02am | 998The city of Detroit needs some new star players for its sports teams that have struggled over the past five years. Could Spencer Torkelson be the savior the Detroit Tigers need? Here’s a look at what Torkelson brings and Rookie of the Year betting odds. What Happened: The city of Detroit has...
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Who Is Khamzat Chimaev? UFC 273 Features Sport's Best Prospect, Betting Odds For The Undefeated Fighter
Saturday, April 9, 2022 - 6:37pm | 1208Saturday’s UFC fight card features one of the most talked about fighters in recent years and who many consider to be the sport’s top prospect. Here’s a look at Khamzat Chimaev and what viewers and bettors should expect at UFC 273. What Happened: Saturday’s UFC fight from...
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FIFA Bans Russia From 2022 World Cup Qualifying Playoff: Here Are The Details
Monday, February 28, 2022 - 2:20pm | 521FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, is banning Russia indefinitely, according to a New York Times report. The move will knock Russia out of the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff and keep several other teams playing. What To Know: Prior to the ban, the steps taken by FIFA had included banning...
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Disney Q1 Earnings Highlights: Parks Segment Up 100%, Disney+ Hits 129.8M Subscribers, ARPU Increases
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - 5:48pm | 478Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported fiscal first-quarter financial results after market close Wednesday. Here are the key details. What Happened: Disney reported first-quarter revenue of $21.8 billion, up 34% year-over-year and ahead of a consensus estimate of $18.6 billion, according to Benzinga...
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Walt Disney Company Q4 Highlights: 118.1M Disney+ Subs, Lower ARPU, Parks & Resort Segment Up 99%
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 5:50pm | 392Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights for investors to consider. What Happened: Disney reported fourth-quarter revenue of $18.53 billion, up 26% year-over-year. Revenue came in higher...
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Benzinga Asks: Do You Pay For More Than 3 Streaming Services?
Thursday, September 30, 2021 - 9:28am | 645For years, consumers and investors heard the phrase “cut the cord,” which meant ending a cable television subscription. The rise of streaming service providers and monthly plans has put a focus again on a huge market that may not have room for all players to win. Monthly subscriptions...
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Disney Q3 Takeaways: Big Earnings Beat, Hulu And Disney+ Subscriber Numbers Rise, ARPU Falls
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 4:25pm | 318Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported fiscal third-quarter earnings after market close Thursday. Here are the key takeaways for investors to know. What Happened: Disney reported third-quarter revenue of $17.02 billion, up 45% year-over-year. The total beat the consensus estimate of $16.8 billion...
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Which Team Could Land Lionel Messi? How A Potential Move Is Changing Betting Odds
Friday, August 6, 2021 - 7:55am | 610One of the biggest soccer superstars could be playing for a new club team with talks between Barcelona and Lionel Messi now falling apart. What Happened: Messi will not continue playing for Barcelona, according to sports journalist Fabrizio Romano. “Despite having reached an agreement between...
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Peyton And Eli Manning Are Coming To 'Monday Night Football' In New Megacast
Monday, July 19, 2021 - 4:26pm | 417Two Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks are joining ESPN’s upcoming NFL coverage in a move that could boost viewership. What Happened: ESPN and the Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) are partnering with Peyton Manning and Omaha Productions for new NFL content. Beginning with the 2021-2022...
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Italy's Victory Over England Draws Record Euro Soccer Viewership To ESPN
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 - 5:34pm | 395The Euro 2020 Tournament was played in 2021 after facing a COVID-19 related pandemic delay. The tournament featuring the best soccer teams in Europe crowned Italy as the champion on Sunday. What To Know: The Euro 2020 Final was the most viewed Euro tournament game ever in the U.S. with 6....
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Disney To Raise ESPN+ Monthly, Annual Subscription Prices: What You Need To Know
Monday, July 12, 2021 - 5:09pm | 200What Happened: Disney (NYSE: DIS) announced Monday that starting on Aug. 13, both the monthly and annual subscription prices for ESPN+ will increase, according to Variety. Previously costing $5.99 a month and $59.99 a year, ESPN+ will now cost $6.99 and $69.99, respectively. Why This Matters:...