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Serena Williams-Backed Sorare Teams Up With NBA For NFT-Based Fantasy Sports Game
Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 12:26pm | 892Fantasy sports and blockchain technology company Sorare is partnering with one more professional sports league. Here’s the latest and what it means for the world of sports and non-fungible tokens. What Happened: Sorare, which touts tennis star Serena Williams as an investor and board member,...
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Crypto Platform Pulls Champions League Sponsorship: Could The Trend Continue?
Thursday, September 1, 2022 - 11:31am | 670As cryptocurrencies rocketed higher in 2021, one trend was crypto platforms and companies that operated in the sector seeing high revenue and growth. This inflow of money led to some massive sponsorships across professional sports. With the crypto bear market wiping out companies and growth, could...
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Apple Ramps Up Sports Content With Major League Soccer Deal: What Investors And Sports Fans Should Know
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 4:57pm | 642Technology giant and streaming company Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) signed a deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) on Tuesday. Here are the details. What Happened: Major League Soccer signed a 10-year media rights deal with Apple beginning in 2023. Current MLS rights owners ESPN and Fox Sports...
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10 Sports Franchises That May Entice Investors On Heels Of $2.4B Denver Broncos Deal
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - 1:02pm | 1128The Denver Broncos are breaking records this week off the football field. The National Football League franchise is being sold to an ownership group that includes Rob Walton, one of the heirs of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), for a reported $4.65 billion. The sale price tops the $2.4 billion price tag...
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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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DJ Irie, Fresh After Filming 'Beat Shazam' With Jamie Foxx, Shares His Story And Advice To Self-Starters
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 5:40pm | 1807What’s it like being a world-class disc jockey? It’s definitely beyond what social media has made it out to be. It’s long nights, little pay, and a lot of work, particularly at the outset. In learning more about what it takes to become a world-class DJ, Benzinga chatted with the...
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VeeCon 2022: First Year Event Brings Alpha, Community, Education & NFT Lessons
Monday, May 23, 2022 - 3:50pm | 990For many who attended VeeCon 2022, meeting internet friends for the first time in real life and making new friends might have been the best parts. Host Gary Vee told attendees during his keynote that the biggest return on investment for the event is the relationships you make, and encouraged people...
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Cincinnati Reds Throw A No Hitter And Lost The Game: Here's How And How Many Times It Has Happened Before
Monday, May 16, 2022 - 6:24pm | 393The 2022 Major League Baseball season isn’t going as planned for the Cincinnati Reds and things got worse Sunday with the team joining an unfortunate list. What Happened: In Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Reds pitchers Hunter Greene and Art Warren combined to allow zero...
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MLB Fantasy Game Involving NFTs Coming This Summer From Sorare
Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 11:17am | 454A company well-known for its soccer non-fungible tokens and gamification is headed to Major League Baseball. What Happened: Major League Baseball and MLB Players Inc announced a partnership with Sorare Thursday to launch the first NFT-based free-to-play game. The game will be released this...
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Bad Timing: This MLB Team Has A Partnership With Terra (LUNA), Planned UST Integration Next Year
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - 4:16pm | 491Professional sports leagues have become more accepting of cryptocurrency and opened their doors to sponsorship opportunities. One deal signed earlier this year is now being called into question. What Happened: In February 2022, Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals signed a $40 million...
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Yankees' Aaron Judge Hits A Home Run That Creates A Lifelong Friendship: How It Happened
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 11:01am | 600There might be crying in baseball after all, thanks to a wonderful moment between fans caught on video. What Happened: The New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday night with a score of 9-1. The Blue Jays are owned by publicly traded Canadian telecommunications and media company...
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Detroit Tigers Slugger Miguel Cabrera Notches 3,000th Hit, Joins Exclusive MLB Club
Saturday, April 23, 2022 - 1:44pm | 432Major League Baseball has been in existence for more than a century. Nearly 20,000 players have taken the field. Until today, 32 players ever amassed 3,000 hits. With his single to right field in the bottom of the first inning, Detroit Tigers first baseman and designated hitter Miguel Cabrera...
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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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Top 10 Most Valuable MLB Teams And 2 Stocks To Watch
Saturday, April 9, 2022 - 5:02pm | 1213Despite a three-month lockout that was the first for Major League Baseball in 25 years, teams are now worth more than they were the previous year. Here’s a look at the ten most valuable MLB teams and two stocks investors should keep on watch. What Happened: Major League Baseball teams are...
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Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Guarantees World Series Win: Here's How Much A Bet Pays Out
Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 5:46pm | 655Most head coaches or managers of professional sports teams will say their team is the best or shy away from saying other teams are better than them. One Major League Baseball manager guaranteed his team will win the 2022 World Series. What Happened: In a March appearance on the “Dan Patrick...