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Walt Disney Co’s (NYSE:DIS) ESPN announced two new agreements with the College Football Playoff. What To Know: ESPN, a subsidiary of Disney, and the College Football Playoff reached a $7.8 billion agreement that ensured ESPN would continue to be the exclusive rightsholder for the college...

Cristiano Ronaldo could be in hot water again, this time in Saudi Arabia. The footballer is reportedly under investigation by the Saudi Football Federation for an alleged obscene gesture he made after a match. What Happened: After Al-Nassr's 3-2 win over Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo...

Electronic Arts Inc's (NASDAQ: EA) EA Sports has introduced an opportunity for over 10,000 college football players to receive compensation for their appearances in the upcoming video game, College Football 25. The initiative follows years of legal disputes between the National Collegiate...

Predicting the winner of several Super Bowls in a row would likely lead to strong returns in the world of sports betting. Predicting the winner of 16 straight Super Bowls in a row, but incorrectly, may tell a different story. What Happened: A Reddit user has become a viral sensation over the years...

The curtain has finally come down on the circus of Jim Harbaugh’s tenure as the head football coach of the University of Michigan Wolverines after winning the 2023 NCAA Football Championship.  With Harbaugh agreeing to be the head coach of the much-maligned Los Angeles...

Media company Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) reported fourth-quarter financial results before market open Thursday. One key highlight from the report was the company's growth of its Peacock streaming platform. What Happened: Comcast is one of several media companies that has National Football...

The Detroit Lions are one win away from making it to the first Super Bowl in team history. Expectations were high for the 2023 NFL season with the team among the betting favorites at the start of the season. With the Lions set to play in its first NFC Championship game on Sunday, here's a look at...

The NCAA Football season is over and the National Football League season has entered the postseason, leaving 14 teams competing to win Super Bowl LVIII. Several NFL teams have parted ways with their coaches and one of the top college football coaches announced a shocking retirement. Here's a look...

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has bought a minority stake in the esteemed football club Manchester United (NYSE:MANU). The deal puts the club’s value at an estimated $6.3 billion, including debt. This agreement concludes a year-long sales process. What Happened: A report from The Wall...

Family, food and football are three of the Thanksgiving Day traditions for many families in the U.S., which comes on a day that the country's major stock markets are closed. A total of six NFL teams are now featured annually on the holiday, with two of the teams playing every year. Lions and...

Popular North Korean footballer Han Kwang Song has returned to international football after a three-year hiatus. He has made appearances in two recent World Cup qualifiers, including scoring in a match against Myanmar. What Happened: Han made his first reappearance in a match against Syria on Nov....

Jim Harbaugh accepted the Big 10’s three-game suspension Thursday following allegations of a sign-stealing scandal orchestrated by graduate assistant Connor Stalions. The University of Michigan head football coach will not be on the sideline for the team’s final games of the regular...

Streaming companies have increased their attention on the sports media market with several of the companies landing rights to major sporting events like Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) being the home of “Thursday Night Football.” Along with airing live games, streaming companies are...

Heading into the 2023 NFL season, the Miami Dolphins were one of the favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII with odds of +2,500. After three games of the 2023 NFL season, the Dolphins now find themselves an even bigger favorite that’s attracting some big bets. What Happened: While many NFL fans...

Paris Saint-Germain F.C. (PSG) has partnered with Crypto.com for a project of developing AI-generated non-fungible token (NFT) match posters. The agreement comes three years after the football club inked a licensing deal with NFT fantasy sports game Sorare. Find out more about partnerships with...