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Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks just under the surface and warrant attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With...

The race to secure media rights for major North American sports continues to heat up, as evidenced by a report that the NBA is nearing a $76 billion 11-year deal with multiple media companies. Among the parties landing NBA rights is said to be e-commerce leader Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN). What...

When he's not busy investing in meme stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Barstool Sportsbook founder Dave Portnoy is making sports bets on championships that have won millions of dollars in 2024. The Barstool Sportsbook founder’s NHL and NBA championship picks are still alive...

In the 2022-2023 National Basketball Association (NBA) offseason, one of the key storylines was whether or not star LeBron James would retire from the league. For the 2023-2024 NBA offseason, James will again be a key storyline as he potentially enters free agency and could team up with his son...

The high pay of athletes has been a hot topic in recent years, including the start of the 2024 WNBA season with rookie and number-one overall pick Caitlin Clark's starting salary compared to NBA players. To make matters worse, 14 of the 15 highest-paid NBA players are not on the final four teams...

A sports bettor is "nervous as hell" and watching the NBA Playoffs with a close eye on a potential life-changing parlay made, showing the power of the sports betting sector. What Happened: The NBA Playoffs are in full swing. Teams are playing in the second round and trying to advance to the NBA...

The highly anticipated media rights for National Basketball Association (NBA) live games are up for grabs. What Happened: For years, Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) have had the media rights for NBA content for their TNT and ESPN units respectively. After...

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs will determine which team wins the championship for this season among the National Hockey League (NHL) teams. One of the key storylines for the NHL Playoffs remains a long-running drought for Canadian teams. What Happened: Hockey is well-known as one of the most loved...

Los Angeles Lakers co-owner Johnny Buss is launching an Independent presidential campaign for the 2024 election. The announcement comes as voters are looking for more options, following rumors of another NBA team owner considering a White House bid. What Happened: Buss officially announced his...

An investigation into the sports betting activity of Jontay Porter led to his becoming the first NBA player given a lifetime ban for gambling activities in over 70 years. He is also one of the few people to get a lifetime ban from the league by current commissioner Adam Silver. What Happened: The...

Billionaire entrepreneur and NBA team owner Mark Cuban recently took part in an unplanned ask-me-anything on social media platform Twitter, now known as X. Many of the questions asked revolved around sports and the NBA. Here's a look at some key highlights. Cuban on Team Ownership: Cuban bought the...

Two of the greatest NBA players of all time are now further connected through their relationship with a leading sports betting company. What Happened: Sports betting platform BetMGM is using several sports legends in its first-ever Super Bowl commercial during Super Bowl LVIII. While DraftKings Inc...

A sportsbook launched in Pennsylvania, is adding to the number of states it operates in as it looks to expand operations across the United States. What Happened: Fanatics Sportsbook launched in the state of Pennsylvania Monday, a move that coincides with the acquisition of the PointsBet brand in...

There are a limited number of publicly traded sports teams available for investors across the various North American sports leagues. One public company offers ownership of a leading National Basketball Association and National Hockey League team and enters the spotlight with potential legal...

Ecommerce giant Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is investing more in the world of media rights for sports, a move that comes after success with its National Football League Thursday Night Football games. What Happened: As previously rumored, Amazon is coming to the rescue of Diamond Sports Group,...