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Los Angeles Rams President Kevin Demoff on NFL team valuations
CNBC Television· 2025-09-05 17:30
Growth Drivers - NFL's overall growth over the past decade is a key factor [1] - Stan Kroenke's vision in building SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, a 300-acre mixed-use retail district, contributes to growth [1] - Hosting major events like the World Cup (eight matches next year), Super Bowl in 2027, and Olympics in 2028 boosts growth [1] - Winning games and a Super Bowl positively impacts growth [1] Future Opportunities - Significant growth potential exists in international games, including a game in Brazil and a potential game in Melbourne, Australia [2] - The rise of flag football in the Olympics presents a growth opportunity [3] - The large number of fantasy football players and NFL viewers indicates substantial growth potential [3] League Strategy - Continued hard work from all 32 teams and the league office is necessary to sustain growth [3] - The league argues that Nielsen likely undercounts viewership [2]
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Bloomberg· 2025-09-04 16:56
America’s dominance in the Olympics is primed to take a hit with a shakeup in how college sports are funded pushing schools to cut programs https://t.co/onn3hcSTR6 ...
Trump Hopes to Bring North and South Korea Closer Together
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-25 19:19
Kim Jong un. And I had a very good relationship, as you remember, and still do. And when I came in, I didn't know him.We had two summits, but we became very friendly. Respect. It was great respect.And it was not going to be that way. Had Hillary Clinton won the election, it would have been a disaster. But we think we can do something in that regard with respect to north and south. And I think you are much more prone to doing that than other leaders that I've been working with from South Korea, and we'll wor ...
How to embrace your own timeline | Noor Slaoui | TEDxWarwick
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-01 15:17
So hello everyone. Thank you for being here today. Uh I'm going to share with you the story of how I found my path in the demanding world of equestrian sports.It's a story about starting late, navigating setbacks and showing that there's no single way to reach your goals. Success, I believe, doesn't come from following someone else's journey. It comes from embracing your own, no matter how unconventional.So growing up, I was an adventure seeker. I loved nature. I loved animals and I just wanted to spend all ...
Madridejos: New JFK terminal to serve rising international travel demand
CNBC Television· 2025-07-30 11:09
Ignacio Madridejos Ignacio. Good morning. Thanks for joining Worldwide Exchange.>> Good morning. >> Thank all right. So profits jumped 30%.Big driver of that was your toll road business here in the U.S. And a lot of big cities. What's going on. What's driving this profit increase.Are we just simply driving more places. >> We have a very good solid results in the first half of the year, and most of it driven by our highways business. And in North America, 80% of the value of the companies in North America.An ...
Chasing Goals, Losing Life: The Hidden Costs of Success | Christopher Tang | TEDxStockdale HS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-28 15:43
Core Argument - The speech challenges the mainstream media's emphasis on relentlessly pursuing dreams, suggesting instead that individuals may not always be ready for such pursuits [2] - It advocates for a shift in perspective, focusing on *how* and *what* one pursues, and how to sustain oneself throughout the journey, rather than solely focusing on achieving goals [3] - The central idea revolves around "arrival fallacy," a common phenomenon where individuals experience a sense of emptiness or crisis after achieving their goals [13] Case Studies - The speech uses Notch, the creator of Minecraft, who sold his company to Microsoft for an estimated 25 亿 (2.5 billion) 美元, as an example of someone who experienced an identity crisis after achieving immense success [5] - Michael Phelps, a highly decorated Olympian, is presented as another example, highlighting his struggles with post-Olympic depression and questioning his identity without swimming [8][9][10] Key Takeaways - Goals should be viewed as checkpoints in a continuous journey, not as the ultimate finish line [24][25] - One's identity and sense of self should not be solely dependent on external factors or achievements [26] - True satisfaction comes from within, derived from building positive habits, adhering to strong principles, and maintaining a positive self-image [27] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of small, consistent actions and self-reflection in building a strong sense of self [28] - The speech concludes that instead of chasing dreams, individuals should focus on building themselves, so that they are prepared to handle the aftermath of achieving their goals [29]
Clear CEO: True and trusted identity is more important than ever
CNBC Television· 2025-07-10 22:04
Identity Verification & Security - Clear emphasizes the increasing importance of trusted and witnessed identity in an AI-driven world with synthetic identities [1] - Clear partners with companies like Greenhouse to ensure identity integrity of applicants, addressing concerns about workforce infiltration [1] - Clear's technology is used for workforce identification, as seen in the partnership with T-Mobile, enhancing workforce security and asset protection [3][4] - Clear partners with Octa to provide a more powerful authentication and access product for the workforce [6] - Clear believes that ubiquitous identity verification is essential for companies dealing with sensitive information or IP [7] Technology & AI Integration - Clear utilizes AI in various workstreams, including legal, finance, HR, and operations [1] - Clear's technology aims to drive efficiency and automation in identity verification processes [5] Market Opportunity & Expansion - The addressable market for trusted identity solutions is massive, both in the US and globally [2] - Clear is expanding into healthcare, partnering with Epic to provide a seamless way for patients to access their data [14] Travel Industry - Clear sees strong secular demand for travel and aims to improve the day of travel experience for consumers [11] - Clear announced a concierge product in its mobile app to assist travelers at the airport [13] Privacy & Trust - Clear prioritizes being a trusted brand with privacy policies that give consumers control over their data [9] - Clear addresses concerns about facial scanning by focusing on transparency and user control over data [9] Public-Private Partnerships - The company acknowledges the Trump administration's support for public-private partnerships, which has benefited Clear's growth [15]
How Sports Can Unite Us All | Ijosi Alexander | TEDxJewels Leading Lights Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-09 15:41
[Music] [Applause] Think back to your childhood. Remember running the yards, playing hide and seek, or seeing who the fastest was in class. back then.Didn't matter what language you spoke or what your last name was. We just played. That in its purest form is unifying power of sports.At its core, sport is any activity that requires physical efforts and skillful competition. Whether it's between individuals or teams, it ranges from simple playground games to high level professional tournaments. But sports are ...
TSA ends shoe removal policy at U.S. airport security
MSNBC· 2025-07-09 00:13
We have some very exciting news to announce that today we have started a new no shoes policy with the department uh the transportation security administration. TSA will no longer require travelers to remove their shoes when they go through our security checkpoints. Now this is especially important to streamline the process and look at efficiencies that we can build in as we build up for some big events that are going to be coming here in the next 12 months here in the United States of America.As you all kno ...
Bob Costas warns legalized sports betting will ‘ruin some lives’: Full interview
NBC News· 2025-07-06 16:30
Career Reflection & Transition - Bob Costas retired from play-by-play announcing due to not wanting to perform below his lifetime average, focusing on interviews, commentaries, and essays in an emeritus position [2][3] - Costas initially considered stepping away from the Olympics after his 11th appearance but returned for a 12th due to the "Pink Eye" incident in Sochi [5][6] - He emphasizes the fulfillment of achieving his childhood dream and the satisfaction of diverse career experiences, including sports and non-sports broadcasting [12][14] Sports Broadcasting Industry Changes - The sports broadcasting landscape has changed with tech giants like Amazon, Apple, and Netflix entering live sports coverage, fragmenting viewership [37][39] - Increased accessibility of sports content diminishes excitement, with gambling adding a transactional aspect and the internet fostering harsher criticism [40][41] - Journalism in sports coverage has diminished, with a shift towards sound bites, arguments, and clickbait content [42] Sports Betting & Regulation - Sports betting is generating billions in revenue but also leading to financial problems for some, raising concerns about the need for more regulation [46][47] - Costas personally refuses to read gambling promos due to the insidious aspect of encouraging potentially addictive behavior [49] Baseball & Rule Changes - The introduction of the pitch clock in baseball was necessary to address the plotting, lethargic pace of games, shortening game times by approximately 45 minutes [50][51] - Costas dislikes the automatic runner on second base in the 10th inning, suggesting it should be implemented from the 11th inning onwards [52] Olympics & Storytelling - Compelling stories drive interest in the Olympics, especially domestic storylines involving American athletes [54][55] - Broadcasters play a crucial role in familiarizing viewers with competitors and their backstories, filling in the blanks for the audience [56][57] Mental Health in Sports - There should be more support for athletes' mental health, addressing challenges beyond maximizing performance [58][59] - Simone Biles' experience at the 2021 Olympics highlights the ongoing issue and differing reactions to athletes prioritizing mental health [63][64] Sports & Unification - Sports, especially team sports, can unify people from diverse backgrounds in the service of a common cause [66] - Large sports events bring together a broad audience across the demographic spectrum, but the tone surrounding sports can also be angry and accusatory [67][68] Politics & Sports - Politics has inevitably intersected with sports throughout history, and those who deny this are unaware of historical context [69] - The gun control issue was widely misunderstood, with Costas clarifying that it was about gun culture in sports, not the Second Amendment [73][74] Social Media & Media Literacy - Social media has changed how athletes communicate with fans, making it harder for traditional media to get close to them [89][90] - Media literacy is crucial for young people to determine what is credible and form their own opinions [94][95]