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Euro 2024: How To Watch, Betting Odds, England Attracts Bets, Cristiano Ronaldo To Go Out On Top?
Friday, June 14, 2024 - 2:27pm | 1123Twenty-four of the best soccer teams (or football depending on where you're reading this from) will participate in the Euro 2024 tournament — one of the most watched and bet on soccer competitions. Here's a look at how to watch the matches, the betting odds, and the storylines that will pique your...
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Sports World Responds To Israel Crisis: NFL Player Pleads 'Please Get My Parents Home'
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 3:37pm | 1158A regional conflict between Israel and Hamas entered its fourth day on Tuesday and comes with news that the country is considering forming an emergency government. As the events of the world are unfolding, many sports leagues and athletes issued statements of support for Israel. Sports Leagues...
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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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Real Madrid Defeats Liverpool To Win Champions League: Here's How Much A $100 Bet Paid At Start Of Season
Sunday, May 29, 2022 - 5:13pm | 522One of the most anticipated soccer games of the season took place Saturday with the UEFA Champions League Final. Here is a look at the final and the betting odds for the two teams involved. What Happened: The 2021-22 UEFA Champions League Final took place Saturday, May 28, 2022 in France, pitting...
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Video Game World Reacts To Russia-Ukraine Conflict: EA Makes A Move, Playstation And Xbox Silent
Thursday, March 3, 2022 - 6:27pm | 812The list of companies ending or suspending business in the country of Russia is growing. One sector that has been relatively silent on making any changes in the video game sector. Here’s what one company is doing and what Ukraine would like the industry to do. Playstation and Xbox Called Out...
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Adidas Latest Company To Cut Ties With Russia: How Soccer Is Changing Up The Game During Ukraine Conflict
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - 3:52pm | 389A leading sports apparel company is the latest to end a sponsorship with Russia. What Happened: German company Adidas AG (OTC: ADDYY) announced it has suspended its current uniform deal with the Russian National team. Adidas has partnered with Russia since 2008 and the current deal runs through the...
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FIFA Bans Russia From 2022 World Cup Qualifying Playoff: Here Are The Details
Monday, February 28, 2022 - 2:20pm | 521FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, is banning Russia indefinitely, according to a New York Times report. The move will knock Russia out of the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff and keep several other teams playing. What To Know: Prior to the ban, the steps taken by FIFA had included banning...
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How The Sports World Is Reacting To The Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Friday, February 25, 2022 - 5:41pm | 883The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has impacted the world and sports will likely be no exception. Several sports leagues have taken measures to change their schedules and condemn the actions of Russia. Athletes with ties to both Russia and Ukraine have also spoken out on the events. Sports Leagues...
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3 Stocks That Could Benefit From New Super League Of European Soccer Clubs
Monday, April 19, 2021 - 12:51pm | 1071A long-rumored plan to create a Super League for soccer teams has arrived, with Europe's top 12 teams announcing plans to kick off in the 2023-2024 season, which could provide a big revenue win for several soccer teams. What Happened: As of now, the Super League will include...
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UEFA To Distribute 1M Blockchain-Based Mobile Tickets For Euro 2020 Championship
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 1:09am | 285The Union of European Football Associations is selling about one million tickets for this year’s European Championship through a “blockchain-based mobile ticketing system.” What Happened The new system is designed to “make entry into the stadium smooth, safe and secure,...
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Who Would You Rather… Nike vs. Adidas
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 2:24pm | 590The athletic apparel market is one of the largest and most profitable in the world, but that isn't news to anyone over the age of, say, 10 years old. What else is not news is the fact that Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Adidas (OTC: ADDYY) are two of the world's biggest players in the athletic apparel game...
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UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations: A Lesson for the European Debt Crisis
Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 12:57pm | 711Fans of European club football, governed by the United European Football Association (UEFA), know that football clubs have been struggling with debt and excess leverage. Just like other corporations, football clubs took advantage of cheap credit to fund their operations, either to build new...