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Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) has released the top 10 most tweeted-about athletes of 2018. Unsurprisingly, LeBron James topped the list, aided by his controversial decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Colin Kaepernick, one of professional sports' most polarizing figures, came in at No. 2. An...

Move over XFL and AAF, there's another new football league in town. The Freedom Football League, founded by a coalition 50 former NFL players including Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams and Hall-Of-Famer Terrell Owens, says it’s different because from the other upstarts with its player...

XFL football is returning to the gridiron in 2020, and eight cities were announced as the homes of XFL teams on Wednesday. World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) CEO and XFL owner Vince McMahon has assured WWE investors that WWE has no direct ties to his private company Alpha Entertainment...

Callaway Golf Co (NYSE: ELY)'s acquisition of German apparel brand Jack Wolfskin has fundamentally changed the composition of the business, according to Raymond James. Shares Dip On M&A Announcement Callaway announced Friday that it entered into an agreement to acquire Jack Wolfskin...

Tiger Woods and Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ: MNST) are reportedly in talks to release an exclusive Woods-branded energy drink. The 14-time major winner has signed a multiyear contract extension with Monster Beverage, whose logo has been prominently featured on his golf bag and water bottle since...

Tiger Woods and Discovery Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: DISCA) are striking a content partnership.  After a $2-billion, 12-year agreement with the PGA Tour was formed in June, Discovery is doubling down on golf with the announcement of a multiyear agreement to include original content with...

The $9-million pay-per-view match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson Friday presents many questions: why wasn't this match scheduled 10 years earlier? And if it does go well, will pay-per-view golf take off?  Some are calling it a must-see event, while others have other golf...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is making a bid to expand its live sports coverage through an acquisition of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS)'s 22 regional sports networks. What Happened Disney is fielding offers to sell 22 regional sports networks it acquired as part of its recent transaction with...

With college tuition rates at their highest in history, an abundance of students are working toward both athletic and academic scholarships to help with the financial stress of obtaining a degree. Traditionally, athletic scholarships are offered to athletes talented in sports like football,...

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) stock is on track to finish an eventful and volatile week on a low note on Friday, trading down by 2.6 percent on the day. If you missed the whirlwind of news surrounding the company this week, here’s a brief recap. Evolution On Monday, WWE...

100 Thieves, a top esports company, has announced the completion of a Series A funding round, according to Forbes. What Happened The Series A funding round for 100 Thieves — one of the fastest-growing brands in the esports industry — now has $25 million in funding after the...

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) fans received some sad news Monday night, when top performer Roman Reigns, whose real name is Joe Anoa’i, announced on "Raw" that he will be leaving the company to undergo treatment for leukemia. Reigns was adamant he will return to...

The LeBron James effect is very real. Showtime The new-look Los Angeles Lakers lost their first two games, but according to TicketIQ, Lakers tickets have seen the largest price increase on the secondary market at 48 percent. Not surprisingly, the Cleveland Cavaliers have seen their ticket prices...

With the NBA season officially underway, all eyes will be on LeBron James and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers. Many have called James' decision move to the West Coast as much of a business decision as it was a basketball decision, as the superstar looks to expand his media empire and compete...

Tensions between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are extremely high after Turkey accused the kingdom of murdering journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. With President Donald Trump and the Saudi government exchanging barbs over Khashoggi's disappearance, the fate of the...