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Apple Rides On Historic Oscar Win, Dangles Free Friday Night Baseball Games on Apple TV+
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 - 3:28am | 552Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) said Tuesday that “Friday Night Baseball” will be available for free to anyone with an Apple TV+ and internet access. What Happened: Friday Night Baseball will premiere on April 8 ...
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MLB Owners, Players Reach Tentative Agreement To End Lockout: What Fans And Investors Should Know
Thursday, March 10, 2022 - 5:22pm | 532Major League Baseball is back for the 2022 season Here’s the latest. What Happened: Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have reached a new collective-bargaining agreement, according to ESPN. The agreement ends a 99-day lockout and could possibly save a 162-game season, which...
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Atlanta Braves Launching MLB Stadium In The Metaverse: Here Are The Details And Why This Is Exciting
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 - 1:30pm | 549The reigning World Series champions are headed to the metaverse in a first for Major League Baseball. What Happened: The Atlanta Braves announced the creation of a digital version of their MLB stadium Truist Park. Named "Digital Truist Park," the digital ballpark will be a “photo-...
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Fanatics Acquires Topps In $500M Deal, Months After Landing Licenses Away
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 - 10:42am | 584A new trading card giant is taking shape with an acquisition of one of the most well-known brands in the space. The acquisition comes from a company that became their biggest competitor and cost the company the opportunity to go public with a big payday. What Happened: Sports e-commerce company...
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Getty Images Announces SPAC Deal, Talks NFT Plans For Growth: What Investors Should Know
Saturday, December 11, 2021 - 8:53am | 380Content creator and image marketplace Getty Images announced a SPAC deal with CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II (NYSE: PRPB) on Friday, valuing the company at $4.8 billion. The company’s plans for growth include pursuing opportunities in the non-fungible token space. What Happened: Getty...
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4 Potential Winners In An Oakland A's Move To Las Vegas
Monday, December 6, 2021 - 2:00pm | 922Professional sports have invaded Las Vegas and more could be on the way. The National Football League and National Hockey League have teams that call Vegas home. Could Major League Baseball be next? What Happened: The Oakland A’s are seeking to get a new stadium built to replace the Oakland...
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MLB Players Locked Out For First Time In 25 Years: Here's The Details And Stocks That Could Be Impacted
Friday, December 3, 2021 - 12:05pm | 698For the first time in more than 25 years, Major League Baseball has entered a lockout. Here’s what this means for MLB and its fans, as well as the stocks that could be impacted. What Happened: Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association failed to reach an...
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LeBron James Now Owns Part Of The Pittsburgh Penguins
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 7:27pm | 843NBA star LeBron James has played for three NBA teams and has had $1 billion in career earnings including salary and endorsements. He can now add another title to his resume: National Hockey League (NHL) team owner. What Happened: A rumored deal between the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL...
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Elon Musk's Wealth Has Increased So Much, He Could Buy Every MLB, NBA, NFL And NHL Team
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - 7:50pm | 553The rise in valuation of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares has increased the wealth of its CEO, generating some incredible stories of just how rich Elon Musk is. The latest figure and what it means may shock you. What Happened: Musk is worth $287 billion as of Oct. 26. The figure from the Bloomberg...
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SeatGeek Going Public Via SPAC: Can Company Continue To Grow Market Share, Appeal To Gen Z?
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 10:45am | 671A leading ticketing marketplace announced a SPAC merger Wednesday. The SPAC Deal: SeatGeek announced a SPAC merger with RedBall Acquisition Corp (NYSE: RBAC) valuing the company at an enterprise value of $1.35 billion. Executives involved in the deal have experience across all four major U.S....
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Sportradar IPO Preview: The Thing Behind The Thing For Sports Betting
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - 11:51am | 1133The surge in sports betting platforms and states where it is legal has created a huge market opportunity for companies that operate in the growing sector. One such company will test the public markets with an IPO scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 14. The Sportradar IPO: Sportradar (NASDAQ: SRAD) is...
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MLB Drops Topps After 70 Years, Trading Card SPAC Deal Terminated
Friday, August 20, 2021 - 10:32am | 769One of the most talked about SPAC deals in the sports world has been terminated and will not go through as originally agreed upon. What Happened: Topps, the iconic trading card company that started producing Major League Baseball (MLB) cards in 1951, was set to go public once again with a $1.3...
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Yankees, White Sox Play At The 'Field Of Dreams': Here's How To Watch And Bet On The Game
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 3:51pm | 762“If you build it, they will come.” The quote from the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams” is one of the most well-known movie quotes of all time and will be a feature point of a Major League Baseball game Thursday night. The Field of Dreams Game: Postponed a year due to COVID-...
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Why Major League Baseball Would Benefit From A Barstool Sports Partnership
Monday, August 9, 2021 - 6:01pm | 1080Barstool Sports is in talks to land some Major League Baseball games through a broadcasting deal, according to the New York Post. Here’s why it’s important and how it could change the streaming and sports betting industries. What Happened: Barstool Sports, which is partially owned by...
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Here's How The Success Of Disney+ Can Be Traced Back To MLB — And Ahead Of YouTube, Netflix
Thursday, July 15, 2021 - 12:50pm | 755With more than 100 million subscribers, Disney+ has turned into one of the largest streaming platforms in the world. How was Disney able to accomplish this in under three years? Through technology and infrastructure set up by Major League Baseball and is older than YouTube, owned by...