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Derek Jeter Finally Joins Twitter, Instagram: Is It Just To Promote His ESPN Series?

June 1, 6:29 PM

One of the greatest baseball players of the past 40 years joined several social media platforms Tuesday. Was the move him wanting to interact with his fan base or a way to promote his new docuseries?

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The Madden Cover Curse: What Happened To These 12 Players?

By AJ Fabino

June 1, 5:38 PM

John Madden is one of the most well-known figures in the NFL. He was a coach and an iconic commentator whose likeness has been used in the legendary Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) video game Madden NFL for almost 33 years.

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BOOM! NFL Legend John Madden Lands Cover Of Namesake Video Game Franchise For 2022

By Chris Katje

June 1, 12:42 PM

John Madden is headed back to the cover of the video game franchise he created in 1988.

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The Match Golf Tournament Offering Free NFTs From A Tom Brady Company: Here Are The Details

By Chris Katje

May 31, 3:17 PM

Celebrity exhibition golf event, Capital One Financial Corporation's (NYSE: COF) The Match, will feature four legendary NFL quarterbacks.

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Real Madrid Defeats Liverpool To Win Champions League: Here’s How Much A $100 Bet Paid At Start Of Season

By Chris Katje

May 29, 5:13 PM

One 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.

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Crypto-Connected Chelsea Football Club Sale Imminent; Russian Billionaire’s 20-Year Ownership To End

By Bibhu Pattnaik

May 28, 12:11 PM

The much-hyped Chelsea Football Club’s sale to the Todd Boehly group may be completed as soon as by Monday. Clearlake Capital will back the deal.

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VeeCon 2022: Why Boardroom, DraftKings and round21 Are All-In For Web3

By Chris Katje

May 27, 4:40 PM

Creating and leading sports-based companies can lead to important decisions on how Web3 can play a role in connecting with fans and creating new verticals.

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2 Baseball Teams Use Twitter To Focus On Gun Violence: How Did Their Fans React?

By Phil Hall

May 27, 10:23 AM

Two Major League Baseball teams, the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays, used their Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) accounts to share information related to gun violence.

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NFL Announces Blockchain Game With Play-To-Own NFTs: Here Are The Details

By Chris Katje

May 26, 1:36 PM

The National Football League is one of the first professional sports leagues to announce a blockchain game. Here are the details and timeline for the upcoming game.

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Can Dick’s Sporting Goods Break Possible Headwinds? 2 Analysts Weigh In

By Priya Nigam

May 26, 12:59 PM

Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE: DKS) reported its quarterly revenues and earnings higher than Street expectations but lowered its financial outlook for the year.

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