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Vegas Golden Knights Vs. Minnesota Wild Game 7: How To Watch, Betting Preview, Pick
Friday, May 28, 2021 - 1:41pm | 416The NHL Playoff schedule for May 28 contains only one matchup but it comes as a deciding game seven to determine which team will advance to the second round. How To Watch: The Minnesota Wild at Vegas Golden Knights will air on NBCSN at 9 p.m. ET. NBCSN is a unit of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:...
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Wayne Gretzky Joining Turner Sports NHL Coverage, Spurns ESPN
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 2:25pm | 572The (arguably) greatest NHL player of all time will be the centerpiece of new coverage for Turner Sports next season. What Happened: Wayne Gretzky, who played 21 seasons in the NHL, is joining Turner Sports in a multi-year deal to provide studio analysis for NHL games starting in 2021-2022. Turner...
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5 NHL Playoff Games For May 24: How To Watch, Betting Previews And Picks
Monday, May 24, 2021 - 3:49pm | 860Two NHL teams have punched their tickets to the second round of the 2021 NHL Playoffs with the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche winning their best of seven matchups over the weekend. Monday’s slate of games includes five matchups that could see three more teams move onto the second round...
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NHL DFS: Top DraftKings Daily Fantasy Players For May 21 And Bargain Players
Friday, May 21, 2021 - 4:45pm | 721There are four NHL Playoffs games in action on May 21. Here is a look at the highest priced players and some bargains DFS players could target on DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG). Scoring for players on DraftKings is 8.5 points for a goal, 5 points for an assist, 1.5 points for a shot, 1.3 points for...
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NHL Playoffs: How To Watch, Betting Lines And Predictions For May 20
Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 4:15pm | 824The NHL Playoffs feature four games on Thursday, May 20. The matchups include two series that are tied at one game apiece and a matchup between two Canadian teams kicking off their first-round series. Here is a look at the four matchups, how to watch and predictions. There are many ways to bet...
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Disney Continues To Bet Big On Its ESPN Sports Content Deals: Will It Pay Off For Shareholders?
Monday, May 17, 2021 - 12:17pm | 730Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE: DIS) ESPN segment has been known as the top sports media network for years. In order to keep the crown, Disney continues to shell out billions of dollars to land and renew sports media deals. Will it continue to pay off for shareholders? What Happened: ESPN...
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2021 NHL Playoff Round One Matchups: Betting Preview And Picks
Saturday, May 15, 2021 - 8:51am | 993The 2021 NHL Playoffs are set to begin today with eight first-round best of seven series matchups. The series with Canadian teams will start on May 19. The winners will be reseeded for the second round. Games will air on NBC, NBCSN and USA, all networks owned by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA...
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If Sports Content Is King, Sinclair's DTC Model Could Be A Home Run
Saturday, May 8, 2021 - 11:00am | 688Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc (NASDAQ: SBGI) acquired the regional sports channels from the Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) in 2019. Since then, Sinclair has struggled to gain traction with streaming and monetizing the regional sports networks, even taking a writedown on the...
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Exclusive: VC And Business Founder Randall Kaplan Talks Life, Relationships And Innovation
Monday, March 15, 2021 - 8:16am | 2148“When someone tells me something can’t be done, I think there’s always a will and a way.” That’s according to Randall Kaplan, an American entrepreneur and venture capitalist working to fuel the next wave of disruptive innovation and inspire tomorrow’s leaders....
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Horizon Acquisition Corp SPAC Jumps 20% On Potential Sportradar Merger
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 1:28pm | 497A sports data company is reportedly in talks to go public via a SPAC deal that could value the company at more than $10 billion. What Happened: Sportradar is in talks to go public via a SPAC merger with Horizon Acquisition Corp II (NYSE: HZON), according to Bloomberg. Sportradar provides data from...
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6 Sports SPACs To Consider For Your Investing Playbook
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 6:01pm | 645The SPAC market continues to offer new opportunities for investors to invest based on management teams and target areas of acquisition. Here is a look at six SPACs targeting the sports sector. Acies Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:ACAC): Run by former MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) CEO James Murren, Acies...
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CaniBrands CEO Discusses Importance Of Honest Brand Endorsments
Friday, October 16, 2020 - 11:38am | 382CBD company CaniBrands may be known for its celebrity athlete endorsements, but it is more important to develop "products that work," CaniBrands CEO Chris Lord said. Comfort Level CaniBrands' products can be found in NHL locker rooms and adored by Hollywood's celebrities...
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The 2020 NBA Finals Ratings Are Historically Bad. But Why?
Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 4:27pm | 686Ratings for the NBA Finals are at an all-time low. While some have pointed the finger at the boycott by players and a social justice movement as the reason for the decline, it could be a number of factors impacting viewership. NBA Viewership Setting Records: The NBA finals are seeing 48% less...
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With NHL Season On Ice, League Launches Esports Challenge: 'Extremely Fun To Watch'
Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 7:39pm | 485The National Hockey League is one of the latest sports organizations to develop a league inside the esports universe in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization said Thursday that it's partnering with ESL Gaming and the National Hockey League Players' Association...
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With Live Sports On Hold, ESPN And Fox Load Up On Pro Wrestling
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 3:52pm | 591The coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown has left sports fans with few options given most major collegiate and professional leagues and events are in limbo for now. With limited options for live sports, Fox Corp (NASDAQ: FOX) and Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) subsidiary ESPN are turning to World...