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Analysis: Formula One Adds Las Vegas—Here’s Why US Growth Is So Important As Stock Hits 52-Week Highs

Today, 7:31 PM

Racing league Formula One confirmed a third U.S. race to happen in 2023. Here are the details about the announcement and why continued growth for the league in the U.S. is so important for the company and potentially, the stock.

AMZN

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Public Gaming Companies Are Big Winners In Ontario’s Single Game Sports Betting Rollout

By The Dales Report

Today, 7:31 PM

A bold new chapter in sports betting is coming to Ontario—Canada’s most populous province. On April 4. sports fans will be able to wager on single-game sporting events for the first time.

CZR

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EXCLUSIVE: Sportradar CEO Highlights ‘Enormous’ Opportunity Ahead

By Adam Eckert

Today, 7:31 PM

Sports data company Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) reported strong financial results Wednesday, showing approximately 40% top-line growth year-over-year — but it doesn't stop there.

SRAD

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After Formula One Success, Netflix Is Filming A Docuseries On This Sport

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:31 PM

A streaming giant is expanding its coverage of sports leagues with a new docuseries set to follow an international sport that could gain in popularity in the U.S. with the additional coverage.

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Country Music Superstar Cancels Concert To Watch Duke Vs. UNC

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:31 PM

Musicians cancel tour dates for various reasons including illness, death in the family, issues with venues or a worldwide pandemic. Have you ever heard of a musician canceling a tour date to attend a Final Four basketball game?

DKNG

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Apple Rides On Historic Oscar Win, Dangles Free Friday Night Baseball Games on Apple TV+

By Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Today, 7:31 PM

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) said Tuesday that “Friday Night Baseball” will be available for free to anyone with an Apple TV+ and internet access.

AAPL

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Soccer Star Sergiño Dest Signs With Canopy Growth’s BioSteel Sports Nutrition As Brand Ambassador

By Maureen Meehan

Today, 7:31 PM

BioSteel Sports Nutrition Inc., which is part-owned by Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ: CGC) announced its latest athlete partnership with Sergiño Dest, defender for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT).

CGC

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Shaquille O’Neal And Steph Curry Win Oscars: Here Are The 6 Other Athletes To Win An Academy Award

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:31 PM

The 94th Academy Awards were filled with top stories such as Beyonce performing, the chance for Lin-Manuel Miranda to join the EGOT club, Will Smith

AAPL

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How Athletes Are Speaking Out Against The Russia-Ukraine War

By AJ Fabino

Today, 7:31 PM

This article was co-authored by Giada Palma As the Russian-Ukraine war continues to rage, athletes from around the globe are speaking out against the ongoing conflict. Soccer Players Speak Out

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‘Hard Knocks’ Comes For The Detroit Lions: Here’s How Featured Teams Have Performed And 2022 Betting Odds

By Chris Katje

Today, 7:31 PM

The Detroit Lions are coming to Hard Knocks, the Emmy Award-winning series from HBO Sports. Before you place your bets on the Lions making the Playoffs or posting a winning record, here’s a look back on how teams have improved or regressed after their appearance on what HBO calls the “first sports-based reality series” on television.

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