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X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-09-30 17:22
Amazon is partnering with FanDuel so that customers of both companies can track their bets while streaming National Basketball Association games https://t.co/YjTT805kRc ...
Los Angeles Kings Board Feature Film Youngblood
Accessnewswire· 2025-09-30 13:25
New Scenes Will be Shot at The LA Kings Crypto.com Arena The Adaptation of the Iconic Classic Hockey Movie Had Its World Premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / September 30, 2025 / Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), a leading entertainment marketing and premium content production company, and Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), the global live entertainment and sports conglomerate, announced today a historic collaboration that will see the Los Angeles Kings ...
How Dana White became the CEO of UFC #shorts
60 Minutes· 2025-09-29 20:07
Initial Investment and Ownership - Fertitta family provided the capital to acquire UFC [2] - White received 10% ownership stake in UFC [2] Financial Challenges - UFC was initially unprofitable and largely unsanctioned [2] - Lorenzo Fertitta expressed concerns about using family money to sustain UFC [4] - The situation was so dire that Lorenzo considered ceasing operations [4] Early Struggles and Venue Issues - The first fight under the new regime faced difficulties in securing a venue due to skepticism and concerns about the audience [2] - Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, owned by Donald Trump, hosted the first fight [3] Trump's Involvement - Donald Trump supported UFC early on by hosting events at his casino [3] - Trump attended the entire fight card, from the prelims to the main event [3] Event Attendance - The event drew a sellout crowd of 5,000 people [1]
Costs of youth sports pressure on families
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-29 14:43
Youth Sports Landscape - Youth sports have seen an acceleration in the developmental cycle, with pressure to specialize in a single sport starting as early as 10-12 years old [8][9] - This early specialization leads to more skilled young athletes but potentially less well-rounded and ultimately worse athletes in the long term [10][11] - The focus on outcomes in youth sports overshadows the importance of the process of improvement, development, and building mental and physical toughness [15][16] - Youth sports are becoming increasingly nationalized and influenced by social media, with rankings and evaluations starting at very young ages [14][15] Youth, Inc. Business Model and Growth - Youth, Inc aims to be a one-stop shop for all things youth sports, offering education, empowerment, entertainment, and equipment [54] - The company has raised private equity money in a seed round and plans to acquire new brands and partnerships with schools and travel ball organizations [49][53] - Youth, Inc is experiencing rapid growth in both content and commerce, featuring interviews with prominent figures and offering premium fan wear [50][44] - The company recognizes the potential for exploitation in youth sports and aims to improve experiences for kids and those around them [47][46] Nutrition in Youth Sports - Access to information and training has led to improved nutrition and body care among young athletes [35][36] - Nutrition is important for energy levels and overall function, not just physical appearance [38] - While moderation is key, young kids should still be allowed to enjoy treats like hot dogs and soda [39][40]
UFC head Dana White: The 60 Minutes Interview
60 Minutes· 2025-09-29 03:01
He holds no championship belt, but Dana White is the most prominent and pugnacious figure in the UFC, the ultimate fighting championship. The CEO/Hypeman is the embodiment of the league itself. Long on unapologetic force, short on precious formality, intoxicating to some and acquired taste to others.And much like the UFC, White has penetrated the defense of mainstream culture. moving in from the fringes to join the ultra rich, serve on the board of Meta, and befriend the current president. A small disclosur ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-09-27 01:20
Next month the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns will play pre-season games in Macau. These will be the first NBA matches in China since the league was banished six years ago. The excitement, and the stakes, could hardly be higher for those involved https://t.co/9Ac9npD13t ...
Robert Kraft to sell 8% of Patriots to Sixth Street, Dean Metropoulos
Youtube· 2025-09-25 21:27
New England Patriots are reportedly selling a nearly 10% stake in the team to a pair of private equity firms. Let's bring in CNBC senior sports reporter Mike Ozanian for more. Mike.>> Yeah, this is a really rich valuation. Morgan, Robert Craft, who owns the team, is selling 8% at a $9 billion valuation. And just two quick things I think are important I'd like to point out.Number one is if you look at the revenue multiple of this deal, it's a little over 11 times revenue, which if you go back to two years ag ...
Major League Baseball plans to bring in Automated Ball-Strike System for 2026 season
NBC News· 2025-09-24 19:55
Robot Empires. They are finally making their big league debut. Starting next season, MLB players will be able to challenge calls made by home plate umps by using the automated ball strike system.It's also known as ABS. >> The umpires aren't going away. There are still going to be home plate umpires.Effectively what this is is a challenge system, but the way it effectively works is you have these 12 Hawkeye cameras that are situated in your home plate and they take body scans of the players ahead of time goi ...