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Formula 1 Stops Trump Fundraiser; Miami Grand Prix Connection To Dolphins Owner Draws Attention
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 3:04pm | 1165Motorsport league Formula 1, which is owned by Liberty Formula One (NASDAQ:FWONA) (NASDAQ:FWONK) returns to the United States this weekend with the third annual Miami Grand Prix. Here are some of the top storylines for the race. Donald Trump Fundraising: Former President Donald Trump continues his...
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How Ryan Reynolds Builds Billion Dollar Companies
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 2:40pm | 681Actor Ryan Reynolds may be best known for his role in movies like the "Deadpool" franchise, which has its third movie coming out this year. The actor is also becoming increasingly known for his investing and entrepreneurship thanks to a series of billion-dollar companies. What Happened: A thread on...
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MGM Q4 Earnings Highlights: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, Record Las Vegas & China Results, Super Bowl Kicks Off Strong Q1
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 5:47pm | 550Casino and resort operator MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: MGM Resorts reported fourth-quarter revenue of $4.38 billion, which was up 22% year-over-year. The revenue total beat...
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Formula One Rejects Andretti, General Motors Team Bid: What This Could Mean For US Growth, ESPN's Media Rights
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 4:19pm | 746Formula One rejected a proposal to add an all-American team to the racing series — a move that could stymie growth in the U.S. What Happened: Formula One, which trades as Liberty Formula One Group (NASDAQ:FWONA)(NASDAQ:FWONK), nixed a proposal by former Formula 1 driver Michael Andretti. Andretti,...
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Netflix Lands More Live Sports: How Success Of Docuseries Helped Pave The Way
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - 2:24pm | 964Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is one of several companies that could disrupt the traditional media companies dominating the world of live sports. The company announced another live sports special and shared data on just how successful its sports docuseries were in 2023. What Happened:...
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Amazon Grabs More Live Sports Rights With NASCAR Deal: Why It's Important
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 4:24pm | 866Streaming companies continue to enter the race to grab media rights for sports leagues with live sports content still attracting millions of viewers and a top staple for advertisers. E-commerce company Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) was among the streaming companies that have landed sports rights...
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Ken Griffin Bet Against GameStop, Bought A US Constitution: Are The Miami Dolphins Next?
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 6:27pm | 767One of the central figures of the short squeeze saga that pitted retail investors against hedge funds and short sellers could be adding “sports team owner” to his resume. What Happened: Citadel CEO and founder Ken Griffin recently made the move to Miami. The move could play a factor in...
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Sports Betting Weekly Wrap: ESPN Bet Launches, Parlay Wins Bettor $5.5 Million, Jim Harbaugh's Suspension And More
Saturday, November 18, 2023 - 3:16pm | 883The sports betting sector is constantly full of news on the latest regulations, big bets and major sports that are currently in season. The sports-betting weekly wrap summarizes the biggest events from the past week. For more, see last week's weekly wrap. Here are the latest stories in the world of...
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Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: How To Watch, Betting Odds, Why The Race Matters For US Growth And Media Rights
Friday, November 17, 2023 - 5:11pm | 1147The first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix is set for this weekend and could have a large impact on the continued growth of the Formula 1 (F1) sport in the U.S. and globally. Here's a look at the race and what investors need to know. How to Watch: The Las Vegas Grand Prix will have events and coverage...
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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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Netflix Doesn't Want To Live Sports And Chill: We're Happy With 'Sports Adjacent Programming,' CEO Says
Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 1:13pm | 1084As the battle for sports rights heats up with more streaming companies entering the race, one of the largest streaming companies might be sitting on the bench. What Happened: Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) might not be a major player in the live sports market, the company told investors and analysts...
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Lewis Hamilton's And George Russell's Formula 1 Team CEO Follows 2 Leadership Values Every Day
Friday, July 7, 2023 - 4:19pm | 666Toto Wolff is the CEO and team principal of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 racing team, which includes drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. In a recent interview, Wolff shared tips on managing superstars and for long-term success. What Happened: Wolff leads one of the top...
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Roku Joins The Live Sports Streaming Race, Grabs Rights To This Sport
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 1:40pm | 872Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) is the latest streaming platform to enter the live sports market. What Happened: The New York-based company announced Tuesday that it will be the official streaming home of motorsports league Formula E for the U.S. This marks the first live sports rights package for Roku,...
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Netflix Could Finally Be Swinging For Sports Growth: A Look At It's First Live Event And What It Could Mean
Thursday, June 15, 2023 - 12:38pm | 1058Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has seen several phases growth. This includes partnering with other media companies on content before launching its own original series and movies. The company is now working on ways to diversify itself, which include video games, merchandise,...
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Formula 1 Races Into The NFT World: Platinium Group Launches NFT Race Passes
Friday, May 26, 2023 - 12:56pm | 427Premier Formula 1 ticket distributor, Platinium Group, is venturing into the realm of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by launching NFT race passes, starting with the much-anticipated Monaco Grand Prix. This innovative project is the result of a collaboration with Elemint, a blockchain infrastructure...