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Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
TKO to acquire Professional Bull Riders and other Endeavor assets in $3.25-billion deal
In an all-equity deal, publicly traded TKO will receive Professional Bull Riders, live events business On Location and global sports marketing agency IMG.Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
Parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a $3.25 billion deal
Parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a $3.25 billion dealYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Family business: Playing professional sport with a parent can cast a big shadow | Emma John
LeBron James and his son are following in rare sporting footsteps but at least they aren’t trying to beat each other. LeBron James’s shadow is a big one for anyone to step into. Earlier this year ...11 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Week 8 NFL trends, predictions, bets, odds: Sharp money picks from professional football bettors in Las Vegas
Sportsbook veterans and Las Vegas insiders reveal sharp money Week 8 NFL against the spread picks from respected pro football bettors12 hours ago - NFL -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports AM: All eyes on the Mountain West
In today's edition: Boise State vs. UNLV, previewing the World Series with MLB Network's Mark DeRosa, Rams upset Vikings, the NFL's favorite snack, and more.14 hours ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion
TKO Group, the sports entertainment company that houses WWE and UFC, is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG from Endeavor Group in an all-stock deal valued at $3.25 billionYesterday -
Sports - ABC News
Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion
TKO Group, the sports entertainment company that houses WWE and UFC, is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG from Endeavor Group in an all-stock deal valued at $3.25 billionYesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
A 52-Year-Old Hockey Legend Is Playing His Final Professional Season
In Kladno, Czechia, former N.H.L. great Jaromir Jagr is keeping a team, and his career, alive.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
More than 200 health professionals say Trump has ‘malignant narcissism’ in open letter
George Conway-led Pac questions Republican nominee’s mental fitness for office in full-page New York Times ad. US politics live – latest updates An anti-Trump political group organized a ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Patriots demand more work, better professionalism from players in team meeting
Can the Patriots' offense get on the same page? Phil Perry details a team meeting in New England with a focus on a better day-to-day approach.Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
TKO Group to acquire IMG, Professional Bull Riders and On Location from Endeavor for $3.25 billion
TKO Group, the company that owns UFC and WWE, is expanding its reach in the sports world by acquiring three businesses from Endeavor Group for $3.25 billion.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports AM: The NFC North is a juggernaut
In today's edition: The best division in football, the Intuit Dome is open for business, Vancouver advances in MLS Cup Playoffs, Kennesaw State stuns Liberty, when jury duty calls, and more.Yesterday -
Sports - ABC News
Parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a $3.25 billion deal
Parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG in a $3.25 billion dealYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
It’s up to the attorneys general now to save college sports
Attorneys general, as the charged guardians of consumer protections, have the power to force institutions, collectives and coaches to make good on their promises.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
America Is Playing With Fire
It’s both frightening and disturbing to think that American voters could once again make someone as unhinged and unbridled as Donald Trump the president.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Navigating the "Boomer stuff avalanche" with professional help
Baby Boomers have collected a lot over the years, leaving their children to figure out what to do with it all. Professional organizer Mindy Godding joins us to share expert advice on how to manage ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Badminton and hockey miss out as Commonwealth Games sports confirmed
The scaled-down games will feature 10 sports across four venues between 23 July and 2 August 2026.3 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
The Trade for Deshaun Watson Is Officially the Worst in Sports History
Watson has played his last snap as a member of the Browns. The damage is only beginning, a columnist for The Athletic writes.4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
How Did Mark Cuban ‘Save’ Kevin O’Leary? Research Uncovers the Emotional (and Professional) Power of Strong Social Ties
Studies show friends can help you live a longer, happier life—and can impact your professional success.4 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Week 7 NFL trends, predictions, bets, odds: Sharp money picks from professional football bettors in Las Vegas
Sportsbook veterans and Las Vegas insiders reveal sharp money Week 7 against the spread NFL picks from respected pro football bettors5 days ago - NFL -
Sports - The New York Times
They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.
World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.5 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
The Hottest Place to Be in Sports This Weekend? Austin, Texas.
With the Formula 1 Grand Prix in town and a top-five college football matchup, the city is marketing it as “the biggest weekend ever.”6 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Diamond Sports Groups channels branded as part of FanDuel Sports Network in deal
Diamond Sports Group's channels will soon bear the name of FanDuel Sports NetworkOctober 18 -
Sports - ABC News
Diamond Sports Groups channels branded as part of FanDuel Sports Network in deal
Diamond Sports Group's channels will soon bear the name of FanDuel Sports NetworkOctober 18 -
Business - CNBC
Diamond Sports, FanDuel reach naming rights agreement for regional sports networks
Diamond Sports and FanDuel have reached a naming rights agreement for Diamond Sports' regional sports networks.October 18 -
Politics - NBC News
Harris courts male voters on fantasy sports, sports betting and video game platforms
Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is ramping up efforts to court male voters two weeks before Election Day with ads on platforms frequented by men like fantasy sports, sports betting, sports ...October 18 -
World - The Guardian
Sports quiz of the week: perfect starts, cheating claims and England coaches
Test your knowledge of the past seven days in football, tennis, rugby, cricket, boxing and more Continue reading...October 18 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Real Madrid target met Barcelona’s sporting director in February – report
Barcelona have emerged as a fresh entrant in the race to sign Real Madrid target Alphonso Davies next summer.The Canadian international is one of Real Madrid’s top defensive targets for the summer ...October 18 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
NBCUniversal to Stream Local Sports on Peacock, in Bid for Cord-Cutters
Regional channels carrying the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and other teams are to be made available on the streaming service.October 16 -
Business - CNBC
TNT Sports to air new women's basketball league Unrivaled
Unrivaled, the new pro women's basketball league, will launch next year with games aired exclusively on Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT and truTV cable networks.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
The Diamondbacks are facing a climate problem. They aren’t alone among US sports teams
As the threats of climate change continue to become realities in new and sometimes terrifying ways, more and more teams and leagues will have to address the problem. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a ...October 16 - Climate -
Business - MarketWatch
Charles Schwab is profiting from customers who want professional help with investing
The brokerage said it is seeing increased inflows into its wealth-management offerings.October 15 -
World - The New York Times
A Very English Sporting Scandal: Did a Steel Conker Taint a Title?
Conkers are buckeye chestnuts that are part of an annual championship. This year, there are accusations of cheating. And it’s all very serious.October 15 -
Sports - The New York Times
The Dark Spiral of a Modern Sports Gambler
He thought he had found a hack. Then the losses piled up, and Jordan Holt “couldn’t stop.”October 14 -
Sports - ESPN
How the Jaquez family built a Mexican American sports dynasty
The next generation of Jaquezes -- siblings Jaime Jr., Gabriela and Marcos -- are upholding the family tradition while staying connected to their roots.October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports 2024 midseason college football awards
Our midseason Heisman winner is an easy choice.October 14 - College Football