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Americans wagered more on sports gambling than they spent on movies, museums, and music combined
In 2025, Americans placed roughly $166 billion in bets on sporting events. That’s more than the entire U.S. movie, music,…
LeBron James broke the news himself: the only NBA player currently worth $1 billion has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.…
The Miami Heat, LeBron James and prediction markets: how a ‘mistake’ video skewed a $245 million bet
On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat accidentally published, then deleted, a YouTube video titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference,” dated…
Cleveland’s WNBA team doesn’t play until 2028 but Progressive just scored jersey sponsorship
Cleveland’s WNBA team doesn’t play its first game until May 2028. However, the framework is steadily being put in place.…
Despite a $156 million contract, Knicks star Jalen Brunson calls his parents for financial advice
When it comes to making decisions about multimillion-dollar assets, you’d assume ultra-wealthy stars rely on financial advisors or even their…
FIFA’s $15 billion World Cup payday shows commercialization is the real tournament champion
The 2026 World Cup concluded Sunday as FIFA’s most financially successful tournament ever—even after months of warnings that exorbitant ticket…
LaLiga president says tech is improving the fan experience, and it could solve football’s money woes
The World Cup may have ended with Spain’s extra-time goal yesterday, but soccer fans and league presidents alike are still…
Three new women’s world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships competition held in a small Wisconsin community, full of…
Spain’s Ferran Torres scored the World Cup winning goal—four years ago, he was in a ‘bottomless pit’
Spain just won the FIFA World Cup following a grueling match against Argentina. And it was all thanks to Ferran…
The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of…












