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A key NBA Playoffs matchup is seeing huge television ratings and could have a huge payout for one bettor. Here’s a look at the parlay that needs one more leg to hit for a huge payday. What Happened: The 2023 NBA Playoffs feature the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Golden State Warriors in the...

It's not uncommon for athletes to pursue careers after retiring from sports, including entering the political arena as members of Congress. Several retired NBA players have transitioned to politics, and now one political party is hoping to recruit a former NBA star to boost their odds in...

Strong launches in Ohio and Massachusetts, customer retention and market share wins are giving DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) the confidence to raise full-year guidance in the competitive sports betting market. Here’s what DraftKings CEO and co-founder Jason Robins told Benzinga after the...

NBA players will remain banned from promoting cannabis companies or launching their own brands until at least 2029, according to a new NBA agreement signed last week. This news contradicts April reports stating that the league and players had agreed that NBA players could launch...

Two of the greatest players currently in the National Basketball Association face off in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Here’s a look at how Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James and Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry have performed against each other in past playoff matchups,...

One of the most famous NBA players of the last two decades is moving his family out of Florida years after retiring. The possible reason: the state's governor, who's a potential presidential candidate. What Happened: NBA star Dwyane Wade is one of the most famous Miami Heat players of...

Owning a sports arena that can host sports matches and concerts often has a delicate balance of scheduling to make sure events are not double-booked. One NBA team saw their arena schedule dates for concerts in the month of April, which is when the NBA Playoffs take place. Was the arena hoping for...

Athletes are often celebrated when times are good and games and championships are won. The same athletes are often criticized when they lose games or fall short of expectations set by fans. This storyline played out in a postgame media session after the Milwaukee Bucks saw an early exit from the...

One of track and field’s most electrifying athletes and the nation's top sprinter, Sha'Carri Richardson missed out on the 2021 Tokyo Olympics when she tested positive for cannabis in her home state of Oregon where it’s legal.  Richardson, among the fastest...

For the first time in his NBA career, star Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors finds himself in unfamiliar territory. Facing a 0-2 deficit for the first time in the NBA Playoffs, Curry looks to help his team advance and continue on the road to defend its 2022 NBA Championship. What Happened:...

NBA superstar LeBron James has won four NBA Championships in his career, earning them across three teams during his career. To get a fifth NBA Championship in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, James will have to overcome a new first in his career. What Happened: The 2022-2023 NBA season has been one of the...

The state of New York is well-represented in the 2023 NBA Playoffs and 2023 NHL Playoffs. The inclusion of several teams in the postseason of the respective leagues could help the sports betting market for New York and benefit one of the few publicly traded sports franchises, which owns teams...

Washington Wizards player Bradley Beal has found himself in hot water for an event that happened after one of this team’s recent games. Here’s a look at the incident and how sports betting is involved. What Happened: Wizards guard Beal has not played in a game since a March 21 loss to...

One of the biggest stories from the weekend is the buyout of Swiss bank Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS), one of the oldest banks in the world. Here’s a look at just how old Credit Suisse is. What Happened: Credit Suisse is being bought out by Swiss bank company UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) in a...

One of the most vocal supporters of Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has been entrepreneur and NBA team owner Mark Cuban. Tweets made by Cuban and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have been known to drive the price of Dogecoin higher as they help validate the meme cryptocurrency. Here’s a look at how investing in...