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Watch how MLB turned a NASCAR track into a professional baseball field
NBC News· 2025-08-01 22:18
I'm at Bristol Motor Speedway. How do they get a Major League Baseball field onto the track. I am literally on the racetrack of Bristol Motor Speedway.And take a look at how steep this is. Quite a slope, huh. But all the action is shifting gears right here.That's the infield transforming into a ballpark. The field is coming together. Yes, it is.We got the home plate covered up here for as they build the the field and add the grass around the field. It's like laying down carpet. Exactly.Just like you buy a c ...
Premier League CEO on how ownership models have changed
CNBC Television· 2025-08-01 20:30
I mean, I think we've seen our ownership models change over the last 30 years. Um, you know, we're now majority owned. 12 12 clubs um have majority US ownership.We have ownership from the Middle East, ownership from Europe. Um, four clubs still owned by uh by British owners. Those people that perhaps might have the strongest feel for it.That's not my experience. actually long-term US owners I think have great respect for the histories and traditions of English football and really left it as it is invested i ...
NFL reality check: Why young athletes need a financial game plan
Yahoo Finance· 2025-08-01 19:08
NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and College Athletes - NIL deals provide college athletes with income, with some earning $40,000-$60,000 annually, even without significant playing time [1][3] - Some college athletes are earning more from NIL deals than they might earn in their first 10 years after graduation, potentially leading them to stay in college longer [3][4] - Many college athletes are not financially literate and are spending their NIL earnings unwisely [4] - Agents are taking fees from NIL deals that are higher than the standard 3% charged to professional athletes, sometimes ranging from 5% to 10% [3] Financial Management in Professional Sports - The average NFL career lifespan is three years, and 80% of NFL players go broke within five years of leaving the league [12] - Undrafted players may have a stronger incentive to manage their money wisely due to the lack of guaranteed income compared to first-round picks [4][13] - Maintaining a consistent lifestyle and saving a financial reserve can help athletes avoid anxiety and financial difficulties after their playing careers end [4][6][9] - Some athletes make the mistake of trying to emulate the spending habits of higher-paid players without having the same level of income [14] Investment Strategies - Cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, has shown significant appreciation as an investment [20][21] - The interviewee first bought Bitcoin in 2016 and has continued to invest periodically using dollar-cost averaging [21][22] - The interviewee is hesitant to use leverage with crypto investments due to the risk of having to sell at a loss [25][26] Generational Wealth - Investing for the long term and utilizing tax-advantaged structures like Roth IRAs and 529 plans are important for building generational wealth [30] - Estate planning and insurance are crucial for ensuring financial security for future generations [31] - Educating children about financial management is essential for them to manage and grow their own wealth [31][32]
Premier League CEO on capitalizing on the attention from the World Cup
CNBC Television· 2025-08-01 18:30
So there's always a spike in interest. Um the World Cup does bring in a a broader audience who follow national teams. Um and um you know that's whether that's players when they come back to the the Premier League or individual players.It normally gives everybody a spike including the Premier League and we'll be we'll be hoping for that uh that boost next summer as well. Um it's a great time I think for for football soccer in this country. You've had the Club World Cup.Um lots of attention. uh the World Cup ...
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On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will meet on the infield of Bristol Motor Speedway, a racetrack usually reserved for Nascar.And the MLB is about to draw the largest crowd in history for a regular-season baseball game. https://t.co/hQZBIiIT0K ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-01 14:42
Should Major League Soccer and Liga MX Just Merge? https://t.co/zefkOTDKMn ...
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CNN· 2025-08-01 01:06
In his first public comments, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell calls NYC shooting an "attack on humanity" and said injured league employee is improving. https://t.co/4Brljfq2Lc ...
NFL & MLB make billion-dollar moves
Yahoo Finance· 2025-07-31 23:09
The NFL just revealed jaw-dropping revenue numbers, and they’re not done making moves. A potential deal with ESPN could shake up sports media. On this episode of Yahoo Finance Sports Report, host Joe Pompliano also reveals how LIV Golf is raising the stakes with massive new payouts, and Caitlin Clark just smashed another record - this time off the court! Then, MLS's Chris Schlosser talks about the soccer league's embrace of streaming platforms and cutting-edge technology to expand the reach of the sport. Pl ...
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Exclusive: Fox is taking a stake in IndyCar Owner Penske Entertainment, a new tie-up between a media company and a sports group https://t.co/MqT7gxvEFY ...
13-year-old boy with heart condition invited to join Chicago Bears for a day
NBC News· 2025-07-31 11:01
Family on three. One, two, three. Family.On a football field where dreams are chased. You need to come hang out with the quarterbacks, man. Caleb, nice to meet you, boss.An Indiana farm boy dream waits. It was just amazing and one of my best days ever. 13-year-old Liam Woodworth surprised by his favorite team, the Chicago Bears.What is it about the Bears you love. They're like the underdog. A challenge Liam understands.I was born with three heart chambers instead of four. Liam's first surgery 11 days after ...