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"Obviously, it's not your ordinary game, everybody understands that," Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid said. "But you've got to make it as ordinary as possible in your head. Our room has done a great job of being at our best in these big moments." The National Hockey League Stanley Cup Finals...

Investments in American professional sports franchises have more than doubled the equities market returns since 2000. The outperformance is attributed to lucrative media rights deals and the dawn of streaming. The Data: The first-of-its-kind Ross-Arctos Sports Franchise Index (RAFSI), released in...

The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Championship, completing a season where they were the favorites in the preseason, during the season and to open the NBA Playoffs. One big name in the sports betting universe won by betting on the Celtics, while a betting rapper lost $500,000 by betting on the...

The race to secure media rights for major North American sports continues to heat up, as evidenced by a report that the NBA is nearing a $76 billion 11-year deal with multiple media companies. Among the parties landing NBA rights is said to be e-commerce leader Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN). What...

When he's not busy investing in meme stocks like GameStop and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Barstool Sportsbook founder Dave Portnoy is making sports bets on championships that have won millions of dollars in 2024. The Barstool Sportsbook founder’s NHL and NBA championship picks are still alive...

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs will determine which team wins the championship for this season among the National Hockey League (NHL) teams. One of the key storylines for the NHL Playoffs remains a long-running drought for Canadian teams. What Happened: Hockey is well-known as one of the most loved...

When the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers to at Super Bowl LVIII, one bettor was two steps closer to hitting a massive payout. What Happened: Betting on teams to win championships and combining them into parlays with massive payouts continues to be a growing portion of the world...

There are a limited number of publicly traded sports teams available for investors across the various North American sports leagues. One public company offers ownership of a leading National Basketball Association and National Hockey League team and enters the spotlight with potential legal...

Ecommerce giant Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is investing more in the world of media rights for sports, a move that comes after success with its National Football League Thursday Night Football games. What Happened: As previously rumored, Amazon is coming to the rescue of Diamond Sports Group,...

Here’s a look at the top stories for the week, top bets cashed and what’s next in the world of sports betting. NFL Playoff Race Finale: The final week of the 2023 National Football League season is here. While some teams already know their seeding in the NFL playoffs and may rest...

Sports bettors continue to see an increasing number of states and territories legalizing online sports betting. One sportsbook is sharing the most wagered-on teams across major North American sports leagues, popular betting types and players that are bet on more than others. Bet365 Most Bet 2023:...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), a major player in ecommerce, is set to enhance its sports media portfolio by potentially striking a deal with a leading regional sports provider. This agreement could boost Amazon's coverage in Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the...

Owning a professional sports team continues to be a goal of investors, celebrities and athletes. The likes of Ryan Reynolds and Snoop Dogg were among the interested parties in acquiring the National Hockey League's Ottawa Senators. While the duo missed out on buying the team, there are several ways...

Sports fans and sports bettors are in for a treat Monday Oct. 30 with the annual Sports Equinox holiday. Often occurring only one time a year, the rare sports holiday comes as several major North American sports leagues are kicking off their 2023-2024 seasons. What is Sports Equinox: On Monday, all...

In a look back at the biggest sports betting topics of the week, the highly anticipated launch of ESPN Bet continues to be a big topic ahead of a November release. Here's a look at the top stories and bets and how some of the major sports are shaping up for bettors. ESPN Bet: ESPN Bet, an upcoming...