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Nearly Half of Canadians Would Ditch Turkey Dinner to Go to a Blue Jays Game
Globenewswire· 2025-10-12 11:00
Group 1 - Nearly half of Canadians would skip Thanksgiving dinner to attend a Blue Jays game, with 52% of Gen Xers preferring the ballpark over turkey dinner [1][2] - Approximately 50% of Canadians would alter their Thanksgiving dinner plans if a Blue Jays playoff game coincided, with many planning to watch the game in the background or record it for later viewing [2] - Rogers is giving away 500 free tickets for fans to occupy a section at every Blue Jays home game during the MLB Postseason [2][3] Group 2 - Rogers is also offering Blue Jays Postseason tickets to its customers through the Rogers Beyond the Seat program, including a grand prize contest for each series that features tickets, airfare, and accommodations [3] - The survey was conducted from October 6-8, 2025, among a representative sample of 1,503 online Canadians, with a margin of error of +/- 3 percentage points [5]
NBCUniversal and DraftKings Enter Multi-Year Collaboration Across Expansive Sports Portfolio
Globenewswire· 2025-09-29 12:00
Core Insights - DraftKings Inc. has entered into a multi-year advertising agreement with NBCUniversal, enhancing its presence in sports broadcasting through exclusive integrations and digital sponsorships across NBCUniversal's sports properties [1][2] - The deal includes major sports events such as the Super Bowl LX, NBA All-Star Weekend, and the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, providing DraftKings with access to a vast audience of sports fans [2][3] - This partnership aims to enhance the customer experience by integrating DraftKings' live betting capabilities with NBCUniversal's extensive sports content, thereby transforming viewer engagement [2][3] Company Overview - DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company that offers products in daily fantasy, regulated gaming, and digital media, headquartered in Boston and launched in 2012 [4] - The company operates sports betting in 28 states and Ontario, Canada, and has a presence in iGaming and daily fantasy sports across multiple jurisdictions [4] - DraftKings is recognized as an official partner of major sports leagues, including the NFL, NHL, and NBA, and operates the DraftKings Network, a multi-platform content ecosystem [4]
Special report: Hulk Hogan’s impact on theatrical sports and entertainment
NBC News· 2025-07-24 18:30
Death Investigation & Initial Findings - Clearwater Police Department is conducting a death investigation into the death of Hulk Hogan, standard procedure in such cases [1][2] - Initial findings indicate no signs of foul play or suspicious activity related to the death [2][4] - The cause of death is pending determination by the medical examiner following a cardiac arrest call [5][6][7] Hulk Hogan's Impact on Professional Wrestling & Pop Culture - Hulk Hogan transformed professional wrestling from regional events into a national phenomenon, creating "Hulkamania" [8][9] - He was a pioneer in sports entertainment, bridging wrestling with mainstream entertainment like movies (Rocky 3) and reality TV [10][14][24] - Hogan's persona, including his patriotic theme ("I am a real American") and direct engagement with children, broadened wrestling's appeal [22][23] - He paved the way for wrestlers like The Rock, John Cena, and Dave Batista to transition into the broader entertainment industry [23][24] Legacy & Public Image - Hulk Hogan's legacy is complex, marked by both immense popularity and controversies, including racist comments and a sex tape scandal [12][13][14] - He faced public scrutiny and was temporarily removed from the WWE Hall of Fame, later working to make amends and being reinstated [13] - Hogan was openly supportive of President Donald Trump, even speaking at the Republican National Convention [12][26][28] - He was open about his struggles with prescription painkillers following multiple surgeries due to the physical demands of wrestling [15][18] Reactions & Remembrances - The WWE acknowledged Hulk Hogan as one of pop culture's most recognizable figures [26] - Public figures, including the Vice President, expressed their condolences and recognized Hogan as a great American icon [26]