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Beyoncé Pledges $2.5 Million To Help California Wildfire Relief Efforts; NFL Donates $5 Million, Moves Monday's Playoff Game To Arizona
Monday, January 13, 2025 - 6:57pm | 874Read More...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...
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Tom Brady Becomes NFL Team Owner — But Could It Impact His Fox Broadcasting Deal?
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 12:41pm | 974Read More...NFL legend Tom Brady announced his retirement, for a second time, at the end of the 2023 season, which preceded a career transition to broadcasting NFL games. Brady can now add the title of NFL team owner to his long list of accomplishments in the National Football League. What Happened: After...
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Jeff Bezos Could Have Competition If He Wants The NFL's Seattle Seahawks: Private Equity Investments Get League Approval
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 12:59pm | 879Read More...The National Football League (NFL) will soon allow private equity companies the opportunity to invest in teams, which could break records for team sales in the future and create competition for billionaires such as Jeff Bezos, who could be eyeing a team purchase. What Happened: NFL owners approved...
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Fumble! Your Favorite NFL Team Is On The Hook For $450 Million In Sunday Ticket Lawsuit, 1.76x More Than Player Pay In 2024
Friday, June 28, 2024 - 12:21pm | 893Read More...A federal jury announced a ruling that will see the National Football League pay between $4.7 billion and $14.4 billion in damages as part of a class action lawsuit over anticompetitive practices from the Sunday Ticket television package. The ruling could change the way the NFL splits broadcast...
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NFL Rule Could Open Door For Big Money Investors: Will Your Team Go Up For Sale?
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 2:56pm | 849Read More...National Football League teams are fetching record-high sale prices, and their valuations continue to soar. However, investment opportunities in the growth of NFL teams and other professional sports teams remain scarce. A new rule could potentially broaden the scope for investors to acquire stakes...
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EXCLUSIVE: Eminem's Manager Paul Rosenberg Shares His Story With Multiplatinum Rapper — 'Nobody Wanted To Sign Him, I Didn't Give Up' (UPDATED)
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 11:55am | 937Read More...Editor’s note: This story has been updated with video. Paul Rosenberg has been managing rapper Eminem for 27 years. Speaking at the Benzinga Sports Business Titans event, Rosenberg shared how he initially met Eminem and the hurdles they overcame together on their path to success. What...
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NFL Fans Rejoice, Day After Super Bowl Could Be A Holiday: 'We're Looking At How We Continue'
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 5:51pm | 1016Read More...For years, fans of the National Football League have been hoping to have the day after the Super Bowl made an official holiday. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hinted that this wish from fans could happen if he gets his way. What Happened: The National Football League recently enjoyed setting...
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NFL Sticks With Exclusive Streaming, But What About The Super Bowl? 'We Have To Fish Where The Fish Are'
Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 1:16pm | 764Read More...Viewership for National Football League games was strong in the 2023 season, potentially helped by new fans tuning in thanks to Taylor Swift. With or without Swift at games, media partners of the NFL are winning from the increased viewership. Here's a look at the future of the NFL as pertaining to...
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Peacock Has Most Livestreamed Event In U.S. History With NFL Playoffs Exclusive: Can Comcast Stock Benefit?
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 1:54pm | 987Read More...Media companies that have rights to National Football League (NFL) games have benefitted from strong viewership during the 2023 season. The strong viewership spilled over into the NFL Playoffs and one media company could benefit from a streaming exclusive. What Happened: Six NFL Playoffs games were...
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YouTube's $2 Billion 'Sunday Ticket' Spectacle Begins This Weekend
Thursday, September 7, 2023 - 12:16am | 835Read More...The highly-anticipated launch of YouTube’s NFL “Sunday Ticket” streaming service is set to take place this weekend, marking a significant shift in the sports broadcasting landscape. What Happened: This weekend will be the first instance of YouTube TV hosting the NFL...
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Jeff Bezos Passing On Commanders Ownership, Could He Be Eyeing A Different NFL Team?
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - 12:32pm | 1067Read More...Jeff Bezos, one of the richest people in the world, is passing at the opportunity to bid on a National Football League (NFL) team. Here’s a look at where the sale process of the Washington Commanders currently stands and what Bezos could have his eyes on instead. What Happened: The Washington...
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Jeff Bezos Got Blocked From Buying An NFL Team: Here's Why
Monday, February 27, 2023 - 5:21pm | 791Read More...Despite being one of the richest people in the world, Jeff Bezos might not get his wish to own a National Football League team. Here’s the interesting reason why. What Happened: The NFL's Washington Commanders have been placed up for sale by team owner Daniel Snyder and the Amazon.com...
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Amazon Scores During Thursday Night Football: What NFL Rights Deal Means For Prime
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 - 10:57am | 991Read More...The list of exclusive offers Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZNZ) has for its Prime members has grown. Amazon Prime now includes several perks, and the Jeff Bezos-founded company may get a major boost thanks to its latest Prime Video initiative. What Happened: The Seattle-based e-commerce giant is...
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NFL Suspends Calvin Ridley For Betting On Games: When Could He Play Again?
Monday, March 7, 2022 - 5:52pm | 913Read More...Calvin Ridley is the first high profile suspension for the National Football League related to sports betting. What Happened: The NFL announced that Ridley, an Atlanta Falcons wide receiver, is suspended for the entire 2022 NFL season after it was revealed that he bet on sports...
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How The NFL's New COVID-19 Procedures Could Cost Players, Teams A Lot Of Money
Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 5:26pm | 344Read More...The COVID-19 pandemic caused major changes to sports schedules over the last year and a half. The National Football League outlined new procedures for the upcoming 2021 season that could cost players and teams if an outbreak occurs. What Happened: A league-wide memo sent from NFL commissioner Roger...
















