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NBA superstar LeBron James is facing high odds from sportsbooks to win the NBA MVP for the 2022-23 season. Here’s a look at the payout and how James’ stats compare. What Happened: Heading into the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season, sportsbooks are placing a low probability...

With a win in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors are once again NBA Champions. The series win marked the fourth by the Warriors since 2014-2015 and one Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT holder. Another teammate, who owns a Bored Ape, became a first time NBA Champion. What Happened: The...

In a disappointing turn of events, WNBA all-star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody at least through July 2 after a court extended her detention, according to TASS, the Russian state news agency.   Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and star of the WNBA's...

The Denver Broncos are breaking records this week off the football field. The National Football League franchise is being sold to an ownership group that includes Rob Walton, one of the heirs of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), for a reported $4.65 billion. The sale price tops the $2.4 billion price tag...

Cryptocurrency sponsorship spending for the National Basketball Association (NBA) has seen a significant spike over the previous season.  According to data from IEG consultancy and its Sponsorship Intelligence Database, the NBA has seen an increase in crypto company sponsorship from $1.75...

The NBA Finals kick off on Thursday, June 2, 2022, pitting two of the best teams of the 2021-2022 season against each other in a best-of-seven series. Here is a look at the matchup and some bets to watch. How to Watch: The NBA Finals will air on ABC, a unit of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), and...

NBA team ownership is a ticket into one of the most exclusive fraternities in the world. Michael Jordan, Mickey Arison and Joe Tsai are all multibillion-dollar businessmen and owners of various NBA franchises. They saw NBA team ownership as a lucrative investment and...

This story was originally published in December 2021. Steph Curry broke the all-time record for three-point field goals made on Dec. 14, 2021. Curry owns several NBA records and is considered to be one of the greatest shooters in National Basketball Association history. Here are five things you...

WNBA star Brittney Griner is still in a Russian jail after 11 weeks, detained by Russian authorities who claimed they found vape cartridges in her luggage. Currently, the U.S. State Department is working for her release, stating Griner was "wrongfully detained." If convicted, she could...

The National Basketball Association launched its Ethereum-based (CRYPTO: ETH) non-fungible token (NFT) basketball trading card collection on Wednesday. By Thursday, 100 were already stolen by hackers. What Happened: NBA's new NFT contract featured a vulnerability caused by the smart...

Regulation is among the factors inhibiting the flow of capital to cannabis innovation. Institutions are afraid to invest, and “big pharma is not coming in as we would like to see happen.” That is according to Aras Azadian, who joined the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami...

Two well-known actors and friends are partnering to bring the story of a former Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) executive to life. What Happened: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are set to create a sports drama centered on the life of Sonny Vaccaro, according to Hollywood Reporter. Vaccaro was...

This apparel company is well-known for yoga pants and appealing to women. Could the company’s entry into golf and men’s apparel get a push with the addition of a new brand ambassador? What Happened: Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ: LULU) recently launched a line of golf apparel in its...

An NBA player is partnering on a new pair of shoes that will display the cost of a popular cryptocurrency. What Happened: Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie is known for his love of cryptocurrency including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The crypto-friendly NBA player has often spoken about Bitcoin...

The most valuable NFL team signed a cryptocurrency sponsorship. Here’s why the deal is so important for the NFL going forward. What Happened: The Dallas Cowboys announced its first-ever cryptocurrency exchange sponsor with a deal signed with Blockchain.com. This marks the first NFL team...