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The largest sports event of the year, the FIFA World Cup, will kick off, literally and figuratively, today in Mexico City. With so many big names chasing the trophy, there is no shortage of favorites. Yet, moving beyond the pub debate and into quantitative analysis, things get complicated very...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins Thursday with the opening match in Mexico City, launching a 104-game tournament across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico that runs through the July 19 final. Eleven of those cities are in the U.S., and economists are already tallying the payoff...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place from June 11 to July 19 could cost U.S. employers over $30 billion in lost productivity, according to a new analysis published Tuesday. The World Cup’s return to the U.S. after 32 years would see 78 matches hosted in 11 American cities, with the...

President Donald Trump recently spoke out about the growing number of National Football League games that are being pushed to streaming platforms. He may not want to hear the latest Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) NFL announcement with the streaming giant adding more games for the upcoming season...

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) shares are rising in premarket trading after announcing a landmark naming rights partnership with the Chicago Fire Football Club. The new $750 million stadium, opening in 2028, will be called McDonald's Park, marking the brand's first U.S. professional sports...

The Indiana Hoosiers have won its first NCAA Football championship and turned in one of the biggest turnarounds in professional sports with an impressive win in the College Football Playoffs. Helping the team’s and the school's cause in recent years has been billionaire alumnus Mark Cuban....

President Donald Trump‘s unconventional method of performing the ceremonial coin flip at the Army-Navy football game has triggered a flurry of reactions online. What Happened: The president’s coin toss, which appeared to lack any rotation, was labeled as “unprecedented” by...

Puerto Rican singer and actor Bad Bunny, also known as Benito Ocasio, has been named as the halftime performer for Super Bowl LX, a move that could help Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) set new viewership records and capitalize on strong advertising demand. CMCSA is in a challenging position....

Several professional athletes have announced taking salary or endorsement money in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in recent years, including NFL superstar Saquon Barkley. Here's a look back at his decision and how much investors could have made following the NFL star running back. What Happened: Barkley,...

The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has the chance to make some history of its own, following up on several records set in the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. Here's a look at how to watch the 2025 NFL Draft, the draft order, betting trends and more. How to Watch the 2025 NFL Draft: The 2025 NFL...

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are set to meet in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 with the Chiefs seeking to become the first NFL franchise to win three straight Super Bowls. The Chiefs could also help set some new viewership records. What Happened: The Chiefs were one of the favorites to...

The wildfires in California continue to see devastation with 24 people dead and more than 12,000 structures destroyed. The sports and entertainment sectors are among those tackling the impact and making changes to the schedule as relief efforts continue. Entertainment World Reacts: The wildfires...

In the wake of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 and injured dozens, Allstate Sugar Bowl officials said the decision to postpone the game to Thursday at 4 p.m. ET will enable security teams to increase their coverage around the city and especially at the...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) recently streamed a live boxing event featuring a match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson which led to difficulties for consumers trying to watch the fight. The company's co-CEO Ted Sarandos highlighted the success of the fight and what's ahead for live...

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys traditionally play on Thanksgiving, making NFL games a key part of the holiday, alongside family gatherings and feasts. It is also a day off for the country's major stock markets. Along with the Lions and Cowboys, four other NFL teams will be featured across...