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Trump Wants UFC Fight At White House For Semiquincentennial, Could USA Soccer Also Play On Country's 250th Anniversary?
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 6:57pm | 805The celebration of America's 250th birthday is less than a year away and work is already being done on the planning for the country's semiquincentennial. Sports fans could get treated to live events happening at the White House on July 4, 2026, and in a different U.S. city to celebrate the historic...
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44 Public Companies Make Time's Most Influential List: Coinbase, UFC, Nintendo, Netflix And More Stocks Investors Can Buy
Friday, June 27, 2025 - 11:39am | 1567Time Magazine’s annual 100 Most Influential Companies list for 2025 includes many companies investors are familiar with, with numerous names originating from the growing artificial intelligence sector. The list seeks to honor the top businesses that are helping "chart an essential path...
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UFC, WWE Parent TKO Group Reports Q1 Earnings, Raises FY25 Guidance, Shares Swing Higher
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 6:19pm | 390TKO Group Holdings Inc (NYSE:TKO) reported first-quarter financial results after the market close on Thursday. Here’s a rundown of the report. Q1 Revenue: $1.27 billion, versus estimates of $1.10 billion Q1 EPS: 69 cents, versus estimates of 56 cents TKO Group, the parent company of...
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UFC Picks Mark Zuckerberg's Meta As Official Technology Partner, Joins Forces To Revolutionize Fan Engagement: 'Smart Glasses Could Be The Next Computing Platform'
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 4:09am | 606The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE:TKO), has entered into a multi-year partnership with tech giant Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) to transform fan engagement using Meta’s advanced technology. What Happened: The UFC announced that Mark Zuckerberg...
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Netflix Stock To Kick And Punch Higher? Streamer Could Add UFC Rights To Its Growing Sports Library
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 6:14pm | 781Steaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) could add another sports league to its growing lineup of sports content that includes NFL games, women's soccer and World Wrestling Entertainment. What Happened: Netflix saw huge demand with a boxing card featuring Mike Tyson and Jake Paul last year and for...
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Dana White Wanted Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg In Cage Fight, Now He's On Meta's Board Of Directors
Monday, January 6, 2025 - 7:01pm | 835Dana White served as the matchmaker who wanted to make a cage fight between billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg a reality. While the fight didn't happen, White has now turned to helping one of the billionaires as a member of his company’s board of directors. What Happened: White once...
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Trump's Department Of Education Secretary Pick Linda McMahon Owns TKO Stock Thanks To Famous Wrestling Past
Monday, November 25, 2024 - 2:30pm | 902Linda McMahon is no stranger to working with President-elect Donald Trump and will likely be a member of the new White House administration pending an official nomination and Congressional approval. Here's a look at McMahon's history with Trump and her investing portfolio linked to her long-running...
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Trump Dance Takes Over Sports Celebrations: Move Over Griddy, Gronk Spike, Athletes Are Paying Tribute (Or Poking Fun) At President-Elect
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 7:58pm | 1215Donald Trump may have won the hearts of athletes around the world who have a new way to celebrate their accomplishments on the field, along with his big victory in the 2024 presidential election. The "Trump Dance" has officially invaded sports in the U.S. and around the world. What Happened: Anyone...
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Peanut The Squirrel-Themed Coin Rallies 11% As UFC Star Jim Miller Demands 'Justice' for P'Nut' After Victory
Sunday, November 17, 2024 - 10:33pm | 514A meme coin inspired by the “Peanut," the squirrel, maintained its upward march Sunday as UFC legend Jim Miller demanded justice for the late animal. What happened: Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) jumped over 11% to become the market's fourth-best-performing cryptocurrency in the last 24 hours....
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Deal Dispatch: UFC, WWE Parent TKO Takes On Bull Riding; Endeavor Looks To Sell Tennis; Another Car Company Goes Bankrupt
Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 2:31pm | 761New On The Block Ari Emanuel‘s sports and entertainment conglomerate, Endeavor Group Holdings Inc (NYSE:EDR), is reviewing a potential sale of IMG tennis assets — including the Miami Open and Madrid Open tennis tournaments. Most of IMG’s other assets were included in a transaction...
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Vince McMahon Slams Netflix, Breaks 17-Month Silence On Upcoming Docuseries About WWE Career: It Will 'Leave Viewers Confused'
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 11:18am | 941Longtime WWE CEO Vince McMahon voiced his frustration with how he is being portrayed in an upcoming Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) series. What Happened: In a tweet, McMahon's first post on X.com since April 3, 2023, the 79-year-old wrestling promoter didn’t seem pleased with an early cut of the...
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Will Trump Body-Slam 2024 Election? New Transition Team Co-Chair Led WWE For Decades
Friday, August 16, 2024 - 1:17pm | 731The McMahon family is synonymous with wrestling thanks to their founding and building of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The family's relationship with former President Donald Trump could be a big storyline for the 2024 election. What Happened: Former WWE President and CEO Linda McMahon was...
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Las Vegas Sphere Could Soon Show Classic Film 'The Wizard Of Oz': Will Shareholders Follow The Yellow Brick Road To Profits?
Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 6:31pm | 694One of the most well-known films is coming to the Las Vegas Sphere. Could "The Wizard Of Oz" follow the iconic venue's path to growth with unique experiences and concerts? What Happened: The Las Vegas Sphere hosted bands U2 and Phish with plans for The Eagles and Dead & Company to join the list...
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Judge Rejects UFC Settlement: What's Going On With TKO Group Stock?
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 3:07pm | 577TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) shares are on watch Wednesday after a judge rejected an initial settlement agreement in the UFC class-action lawsuits. The Details: According to a Wrestling Observer report, Judge Richard Boulware denied approval of the $335 million settlement from March 20 and...
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Planet 13 Joins Fight Nights: Sponsors UFC Fighter And MMA Cannabis-Friendly Watch Parties In Vegas
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 10:54am | 725Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE: PLTH) (OTCQX: PLNH), a cannabis company with operations in California, Nevada, Illinois and Florida, is making significant strides in the mixed martial arts (MMA) sector, with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) playing a pivotal role in this expansion. This...