football

As the 2024 NFL Draft nears, a fresh class of athletes prepares to dominate the professional football scene while simultaneously making notable moves in the business arena. This year, six exceptional draft prospects are demonstrating their athletic skills as well. Still, they are also capturing...

NFL veteran Joique Bell is set to take center stage as a speaker at the Benzinga Sports Business Titans Draft event in Detroit. Bell began his football career at Wayne State University, distinguishing himself in collegiate football. His professional path, which started with signing as an undrafted...

Gosder Cherilus‘ career in the NFL lasted nearly a decade. He transitioned from a dominant offensive tackle to a star figure in the real estate industry. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, Cherilus — an upcoming speaker at the 2024 Sports Business Titans event — showcased his football...

Rodney McLeod Jr., a seasoned NFL safety and Super Bowl 52 champion, has confirmed this will be his last professional season. At 34, McLeod has announced he will retire after a distinguished 13-year career across several teams, including the St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts...

Donovan Edwards, a name synonymous with tenacity and skill on the football field and upcoming Benzinga Detroit Draft speaker, has made an indelible mark in college football. Born and raised in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Edwards has not just played the game. He dominated it, by carrying the...

In sports, the line between athleticism and entrepreneurship is increasingly blurred, as evidenced by a growing number of soccer stars venturing into the investment realm. From Mario Götze‘s angel investments to Lionel Messi‘s venture into digital gaming platforms, these athletes make...

Walt Disney Co’s (NYSE:DIS) ESPN announced two new agreements with the College Football Playoff. What To Know: ESPN, a subsidiary of Disney, and the College Football Playoff reached a $7.8 billion agreement that ensured ESPN would continue to be the exclusive rightsholder for the college...

Cristiano Ronaldo could be in hot water again, this time in Saudi Arabia. The footballer is reportedly under investigation by the Saudi Football Federation for an alleged obscene gesture he made after a match. What Happened: After Al-Nassr's 3-2 win over Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo...

Predicting the winner of several Super Bowls in a row would likely lead to strong returns in the world of sports betting. Predicting the winner of 16 straight Super Bowls in a row, but incorrectly, may tell a different story. What Happened: A Reddit user has become a viral sensation over the years...

The curtain has finally come down on the circus of Jim Harbaugh’s tenure as the head football coach of the University of Michigan Wolverines after winning the 2023 NCAA Football Championship.  With Harbaugh agreeing to be the head coach of the much-maligned Los Angeles...

Media company Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) reported fourth-quarter financial results before market open Thursday. One key highlight from the report was the company's growth of its Peacock streaming platform. What Happened: Comcast is one of several media companies that has National Football...

The Detroit Lions are one win away from making it to the first Super Bowl in team history. Expectations were high for the 2023 NFL season with the team among the betting favorites at the start of the season. With the Lions set to play in its first NFC Championship game on Sunday, here's a look at...

The NCAA Football season is over and the National Football League season has entered the postseason, leaving 14 teams competing to win Super Bowl LVIII. Several NFL teams have parted ways with their coaches and one of the top college football coaches announced a shocking retirement. Here's a look...

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has bought a minority stake in the esteemed football club Manchester United (NYSE:MANU). The deal puts the club’s value at an estimated $6.3 billion, including debt. This agreement concludes a year-long sales process. What Happened: A report from The Wall...

Family, food and football are three of the Thanksgiving Day traditions for many families in the U.S., which comes on a day that the country's major stock markets are closed. A total of six NFL teams are now featured annually on the holiday, with two of the teams playing every year. Lions and...