The new NFL collective bargaining agreement (CBA) signed March 15 modifies the rules for marijuana use. While big player wins include more revenue sharing and higher minimum salaries, a more lenient marijuana policy is a side benefit of the new CBA. But the incremental change may not be enough for […]
The merger between Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment could be delayed until June, putting more pressure on the ambitious union. Adding insult to injury, Eldorado must pay Caesars roughly $2.3 million a day until the deal closes. Even as their casinos were forced shut during the coronavirus outbreak, Eldorado and […]
The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced on Friday that sportsbooks can accept bets on the 2020 eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series starting this weekend. Now that Nevada has paved the way for betting on NASCAR’s virtual races, other states and eSports may follow. The outbreak of the coronavirus has left […]
According to reports, the New York Mets are still up for sale. While this is arguably the worst time to sell a major league team, the Wilpons have never been known for their timing. Like most major league sports, MLB’s season is on hiatus due to a global pandemic. Would-be […]
Former MLB All-Star pitcher Dan Haren is auctioning his massive bobblehead collection on eBay. Bidders have until April 1 for a chance to own a unique piece of baseball history and help charities during this time of need. Dan Haren is one of the few pitchers to have beaten all […]
LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer will fork over $400 million in cash for the Forum in Inglewood, California. The purchase, announced Tuesday, paves the way for the Clippers’ new arena at a nearby location, but most of all, it ends Madison Square Garden’s (MSG) contentious legal battle with the City […]
Jeremy Lin, Lance Stephenson, and Sonny Weems are among the professional basketball players heading back to China for an April restart of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). The sports league is one of the first to emerge from hiatus after suspending its season due to the coronavirus outbreak. The CBA […]
Oregon’s Sabrina Ionescu was unanimously selected to the first team of The Associated Press women’s basketball All-Americans. But while Ionescu’s senior year is one for the record books, it’s also marked by profound grief and unfinished business. Ionescu could have easily joined the professional ranks after her junior year. But […]
To protect its merger with Eldorado Resorts, Caesars Entertainment was among the last casino companies to close during the coronavirus outbreak. But even if the deal goes through, there could be tough times ahead for Caesars — and the banks financing the deal. Last June, Eldorado Resorts agreed to acquire […]
MGM Resorts and Wynn are closing their Las Vegas properties due to coronavirus concerns, effective Tuesday, March 17. Sunday night’s announcement followed days of incremental changes to the casino companies’ services. Both MGM and Wynn had reduced operations at their Las Vegas properties prior to Sunday’s announcements. MGM closed down […]
Casinos across Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania are closing in an attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The casino closures are mostly in response to new state health policies. After the 2007-08 financial crisis, states embraced the casino industry with open arms. For many, the industry was a […]
Wynn Las Vegas announced its race and sportsbook will, along with its poker room, be closed as of Sunday. Friday’s announcement follows Wynn’s closing of its entertainment venues and buffets in its Las Vegas and Boston properties due to coronavirus concerns. The is no mystery behind Wynn’s closure of its […]
A guest at the Mirage casino resort tested positive for the coronavirus, MGM Resorts International announced on Wednesday. The guest, a New York woman, was in Las Vegas to attend the “Women of Power Summit.” MGM issued a press release on Wednesday, stating that it had informed guests and employees […]
The PGA Tour announced its new, nine-year domestic media rights deals on Monday. The 2022-2030 contracts with CBS, NBC, and ESPN+ reportedly represent a 70% increase over previous packages. The PGA’s television ratings have been lackluster this year. NBC’s Honda Classic drew the fewest third and final-round viewers of the […]
Formula 1’s 2020 season is hanging by a thread after Saturday’s decision to bar spectators at the Bahrain Grand Prix, and a quarantine in northern Italy. As a truly international sport, F1 is on the front lines of the coronavirus threat. It’s been one step forward and two steps back […]
As Formula 1’s preseason tests conclude, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are still the favorites going into the 2020 season. Although the odds are predictable, F1’s preseason drama — including a secret settlement and the threat of more race postponements — has been jarring. Usually, Formula 1 racing saves its drama […]
The NFL is eager to renegotiate its television rights on the heels of a good season. But improving ratings may not impress media buyers who worry the coronavirus could hurt advertisers. The NFL had a relatively good year, with television ratings up roughly 5% during the 2019 regular season. As […]
The International Olympic Committee is giving real consideration to the possibility of canceling the 2020 Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus outbreak. IOC official Dick Pound told the Associated Press on Tuesday that the group probably has until May to make a decision, and that delaying the start of the […]
The coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) is disrupting sports across the globe. The impact on the sports world is understandably overlooked when compared to the tragic loss of life and economic turmoil caused by this contagious virus. Still, the toll on sports is large and growing. Organizers of the Tokyo […]
Ababel Yeshaneh won the women’s Ras Al Khamimah Half Marathon in 1:04:31 on Friday, shaving 20 full seconds off the world record. Like other recent record breakers, Yeshaneh felled this one wearing Nike Vaporfly shoes. Brigid Kosgei finished in second place with a time of 1:04:49. Kosgei, recently broke the […]
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