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The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, with several events scheduled throughout the city of Detroit. Here’s how you can watch the Draft on your own or join Benzinga, along with the current betting odds for the top five picks. How to Watch: The NFL Draft airs on ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDQ: NFLX) is upping its sports game in 2024 with several news items and the premiere of a comedy roast of Tom Brady, one of the greatest NFL players of all time. What Happened: For years, Netflix had a strategy of launching sports-adjacent content, which includes...

During the NFL Draft excitement on Thursday (April 25), Detroit’s very own Calvin Johnson Jr., affectionately known as “Megatron,” will captivate attendees at Benzinga Sports Business Titans event. Set against the backdrop of downtown Detroit’s Campus Martius, Johnson will...

The 2024 NFL Draft is coming to Detroit this week and there are numerous events lined up for sports fans around the city. Here's a look at some of the top events surrounding the Detroit-hosted Draft. NFL Draft: The 2024 NFL Draft takes place Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27. The first...

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...

Leading sports betting and sports media company Betr announced a new acquisition Friday that will expand the company's presence in its media segment. The news follows a new funding round, which valued Betr at $375 million in March. What Happened: Betr announced the acquisition of NFL podcast "Caps...

The University of Michigan football team consistently ranks among the top colleges for producing NFL Draft picks each year. Here's a look at the history and what's in store for the 2024 NFL Draft. Michigan Wolverines Draft History: The team has seen 401 players selected in the NFL Draft, marking it...

Usama Young recalls entering the New Orleans Saints locker room “bright-eyed and bushy tailed.” The in-demand safety had just been selected in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. “It was a new world for me,” Young, 38, tells Benzinga. “I got that windfall of cash....

The upcoming 2024 NFL Draft serves as a reminder of the millions of dollars football players can earn, while also serving as backdrop to the issue of professional athletes needing to be smart with their money. Benzinga is hosting the Sports Business Titans event on April 25 in downtown Detroit. The...

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...

Benzinga is offering a unique opportunity to connect sports fans to the crossroads of sports and entrepreneurship. Here's how you can attend the Detroit Draft event. ‘A Unique Benzinga Event’: Benzinga is hosting the Sports Business Titans event live at its Detroit headquarters. The...

Media company Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) was one of several companies to benefit from strong viewership of National Football League games in the 2023 season. For the 2024 season, Comcast has secured rights to Sunday Night Football and will broadcast a total of three games, including one...

The 2022 and 2023 National Football League seasons saw the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl as the top team in the league. One common factor about the two Chiefs' teams was the strong play of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is considered one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL today. Later...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) welcomed back CEO Bob Iger to lead the company in November 2022, parting ways with then CEO Bob Chapek. Speaking publicly about Disney for the first time since leaving the company, Chapek was critical of Iger's plan for the ESPN segment. What Happened...