Category: Sports
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NBA ‘League Pass’ sets a new record for subscribers and views
The NBA revamped its “League Pass” digital streaming service and changes to the platform helped generate a record number of digital subscriptions, game views and total minute viewership during the 2015-16 season. Among the platforms newest features was the ability for fans to purchase access to individual out-of-market games. NBA League Pass domestic and international digital […]
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Gary Woodland took off his pants to hit a shot then learned an important product endorsement lesson
PGA Tour golfer Gary Woodland became an internet sensation when he decided to take off his pants to hit a shot at the Honda Classic. Woodland was wearing white pants and he realized they would become covered in mud if he stepped into the water to hit an awkward shot. At a recent event to […]
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Nike has dropped Manny Pacquiao for his anti-gay ‘animal’ comments
Nike has dropped Manny Pacquiao after the famed boxer said gay people are “worse than animals.” In a statement, Nike said it found Pacquiao’s comments “abhorrent.” “Nike strongly opposes discrimination of any kind and has a long history of supporting and standing up for the rights of the LGBT community,” the statement read. “We no longer […]
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Roger Goodell says NFL will interview women for executive roles
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced on Thursday that the league will start using the Rooney Rule to ensure women are interviewed for open executive positions. The NFL’s Rooney Rule was designed so teams would interview one minority candidate for each open coaching position. It went into affect in 2003 after only a very small percentage of […]
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FanDuel and DraftKings can remain open in New York
An appellate court in New York has ruled that DraftKings and FanDuel can continue operating in the state until their appeal process is completed. The sites are currently appealing a case brought against them by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who said daily fantasy sports is a form of gambling. Schneiderman argues that both company’s violate state […]
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This Season’s 25 Richest NFL Players (10-1)
10. Matt Schaub Image: Mark C. Austin/Flickr Salary: $17 million Endorsements: $300,000 Total: $17 million Contract: $48 million Soon after starting with the Houston Texans, QB Schaub landed them their first 2-0 start ever. Despite injuries, he has continued to make the Texans a better team. This year, he was chosen for the Pro Bowl […]
