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Jeff Bezos To Sell $5 Billion In Amazon Shares: Could He Be Raising Cash For Seattle Seahawks Purchase?
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 - 12:44pm | 750Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos is selling another portion of his stake in the company, which comes years after stepping down from the CEO role. What Happened: Bezos departed from Amazon’s c-suite in 2021, a role he held for the 27 years since the company was founded. The...
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Fumble! Your Favorite NFL Team Is On The Hook For $450 Million In Sunday Ticket Lawsuit, 1.76x More Than Player Pay In 2024
Friday, June 28, 2024 - 12:21pm | 893A federal jury announced a ruling that will see the National Football League pay between $4.7 billion and $14.4 billion in damages as part of a class action lawsuit over anticompetitive practices from the Sunday Ticket television package. The ruling could change the way the NFL splits broadcast...
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2024 NFL Schedule Unpacked: Media Partners Win, Taylor Swift Tour Dates Considered, New Betting Odds And More
Sunday, May 19, 2024 - 10:10am | 1140While new players in the league and players on new rosters will be key storylines for the 2024 NFL season, another top story will be the Kansas City Chiefs attempting to be the first NFL team to win three straight Super Bowls. What Happened: The NFL released its 2024 schedule on Wednesday, which...
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NFL Rule Could Open Door For Big Money Investors: Will Your Team Go Up For Sale?
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 2:56pm | 849National Football League teams are fetching record-high sale prices, and their valuations continue to soar. However, investment opportunities in the growth of NFL teams and other professional sports teams remain scarce. A new rule could potentially broaden the scope for investors to acquire stakes...
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NFL Fans Rejoice, Day After Super Bowl Could Be A Holiday: 'We're Looking At How We Continue'
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 5:51pm | 1016For years, fans of the National Football League have been hoping to have the day after the Super Bowl made an official holiday. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hinted that this wish from fans could happen if he gets his way. What Happened: The National Football League recently enjoyed setting...
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2024 NFL Draft Recap: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Detroit Set Records, Who Will Win Rookie Of The Year?
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 3:20pm | 1084The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books. For three days, more than 200 college football players were selected across seven rounds in the event held in Detroit. Here's a look at some of the top storylines from the 2024 NFL Draft and the opening betting odds for NFL Rookie of the Year. Offense Dominates:...
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NFL Draft Action: Tune In, Check Out Betting Odds For Top 5 Picks And Join Benzinga's Live Event Coverage
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 3:10pm | 677The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, with several events scheduled throughout the city of Detroit. Here’s how you can watch the Draft on your own or join Benzinga, along with the current betting odds for the top five picks. How to Watch: The NFL Draft airs on ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes...
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Tom Brady To Be Roasted In Live Netflix Special: NFL GOAT Becomes GROAT In Streaming Giant's Continuing Bet On Sports Content
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 2:24pm | 796Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDQ: NFLX) is upping its sports game in 2024 with several news items and the premiere of a comedy roast of Tom Brady, one of the greatest NFL players of all time. What Happened: For years, Netflix had a strategy of launching sports-adjacent content, which includes...
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NFL Draft Takes Over Detroit: Your Guide To Events For Sports Fans, Kids And Newcomers To The Motor City
Monday, April 22, 2024 - 3:44pm | 877The 2024 NFL Draft is coming to Detroit this week and there are numerous events lined up for sports fans around the city. Here's a look at some of the top events surrounding the Detroit-hosted Draft. NFL Draft: The 2024 NFL Draft takes place Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27. The first...
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Detroit Lions Have First-Round Pick Every Year Since 1994: Would They Really Trade Out With Draft In Motor City?
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 5:18pm | 854The Detroit Lions finished with one of their best records in years for the 2023 season, which means they will have a lower pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Would General Manager Brad Holmes consider trading out of the first round with the 2024 NFL Draft taking place in Detroit? What Happened: Detroit...
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Michigan Wolverines Will Have 6 High-Demand Players In 2024 NFL Draft: Will History Repeat Itself?
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 11:36am | 759The University of Michigan football team consistently ranks among the top colleges for producing NFL Draft picks each year. Here's a look at the history and what's in store for the 2024 NFL Draft. Michigan Wolverines Draft History: The team has seen 401 players selected in the NFL Draft, marking it...
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Detroit Lions Players Invest On The Field And Off: 7 Current, Former Players And Their Investments
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 4:57pm | 845The upcoming 2024 NFL Draft serves as a reminder of the millions of dollars football players can earn, while also serving as backdrop to the issue of professional athletes needing to be smart with their money. Benzinga is hosting the Sports Business Titans event on April 25 in downtown Detroit. The...
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Benzinga Sports Business Titans: Hear From Athletes, Industry Leaders At The Crossroads Of Sports & Entrepreneurship
Friday, April 12, 2024 - 12:45pm | 671Benzinga is offering a unique opportunity to connect sports fans to the crossroads of sports and entrepreneurship. Here's how you can attend the Detroit Draft event. ‘A Unique Benzinga Event’: Benzinga is hosting the Sports Business Titans event live at its Detroit headquarters. The...
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Peacock's Friday Night Football: Exclusive Eagles-Packers Streaming NFL Game Could Be A Touchdown For Comcast
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 12:09pm | 770Media company Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) was one of several companies to benefit from strong viewership of National Football League games in the 2023 season. For the 2024 season, Comcast has secured rights to Sunday Night Football and will broadcast a total of three games, including one...
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NFL Draft 2024: Could Record Number Of Quarterbacks Be Taken In First Round?
Monday, April 8, 2024 - 7:37pm | 1003The 2022 and 2023 National Football League seasons saw the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl as the top team in the league. One common factor about the two Chiefs' teams was the strong play of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is considered one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL today. Later...