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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...

Customer acquisition is the big question all consumer-facing fintech startups have to answer. The cost of onboarding new users has been a thorn in the side of payments, lending and personal financial management startups. That means fintech marketing executives have millstones around their necks in...

Alphabet, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) will soon be launching beta testing of a new video game streaming service as it competes with Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and other companies for a share of the rapidly growing online gaming, streaming and e-sports markets. What Happened Google...

HBO’s long history with boxing is coming to an end. The premium network said it will stop airing boxing matches after 2018, ending a 45-year run with the sport that coincides with the decline in compelling matchups in the ring. “Boxing isn’t as popular as it used to be,...

Excitement around golf is on the upswing after Tiger Woods' comeback at the Tour Championship last week to close out the PGA Tour season. Callaway Golf Co (NYSE: ELY) may be reaping the benefits of a golf resurgence, particularly due to its Topgolf investment, according to Cowen.  The...

Pizza Hut, part of the Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) family, earned the rights to be called the official pizza sponsor of the NFL and the company is already seeing benefits of the deal with the new season underway, Pizza Hut U.S. President Artie Starrs told CNBC. Pizza Hut's partnership with...

Tiger Woods' historic comeback win at the Tour Championship leading into this week's Ryder Cup has given new life to golf and has been a dream for networks — but will it help golf sales? Woods removed "the weight off his shoulders" by winning a tournament, media analyst...

Athletes For CARE — community, advocacy, research and education — is an organization that includes more than 70 professional athletes from various sports, aims to involve its members in studies analyzing how cannabinoids could treat neurodegenerative diseases such as...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) is the preferred apparel brand for Gen Z members and millennials, according to a new study. The sportswear giant, now the best performing stock in the Dow in 2018, trumps its competitors in the 13-19, 20-29 and 30-39 age range, particularly due to the authenticity of the...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) cemented its relationship with Colin Kaepernick as a brand ambassador after doubling down on the controversial ex-NFL star by featuring him in an upcoming commercial. What To Know The advertisement is a part of a greater campaign celebrating the 30-year anniversary of "...

Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE)'s decision to enlist Colin Kaepernick among others in a powerful advertising campaign has captivated many. Both #Nike and #BoycottNike were trending by Tuesday morning. Some called it one of the most controversial decisions Nike has ever made, a bold claim for a...

News Corp (NASDAQ: NWSA) shares have fallen nearly 15 percent over the past month, and investors may want to consider buying the stock, as the Street is overreacting to the consolidation of pay TV provider Foxtel, according to Loop Capital. The Analyst Loop Capital Markets' Alan Gould upgraded...

Controversial football player Colin Kaepernick is the new face of Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE)'s latest "Just Do It" ad campaign. What Happened Kaepernick, the former NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and current free agent, Tweeted a picture from the campaign with the caption:...

The Georgia Bulldogs may have lost in overtime in the National Championship Game in January, but the ticket market shows fans are bullish about the teams prospects in the upcoming season. Dawg Pound At an average price of $323 on the secondary market, the Georgia Bulldogs have the most...

The reversal of PAPSA, the federal ban on sports betting enacted in 1992, marks a new era in American sports culture. What legal sports betting will ultimately look like is up for debate by lawmakers, and it does not appear it will be made available as quickly as some had hoped. What Happened...