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☆ The Viral Sensation Who Shaq Says ‘Saved’ the Slam-Dunk Contest
  + stars: | 2023-02-20 | by ( Jason Gay | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
For the record, I don’t consider the declining state of All-Star Games to be the greatest dilemma facing planet earth. As a societal priority, I would put fixing All-Star Games somewhere between edible pickleball rackets and tuxedos for chickens. That said, we can probably agree that the NBA All-Star Game’s Slam Dunk Contest had reached a dilapidated state. This competition was once a showcase of the NBA’s signature virtuosity—the ability of its players to defy gravity, be creative and introduce new athletic shoes. It featured towering legends of the game like Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, and of course, the beloved 5-foot-6 astronaut from Atlanta, Spud Webb.
☆ For fans Super Bowl no longer a game, it's an 'experience'
  + stars: | 2023-02-12 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +4 min
PHOENIX, Feb 11 (Reuters) - In just a half-century of evolution the Super Bowl has gone from sports event, to America's biggest party, to a week long and very expensive immersive "experience". Next year it will almost certainly make another leap when "immersive experience" and "party" morph into one big Super Bowl supernova in Las Vegas, as Sin City hosts the game for the first time. "If you go back 10 years ago Super Bowl was only about the game and now it is much, much more," said Wilder. For John Wegman, a businessman from Rochester and a Buffalo Bills season ticket holder, seeing a Super Bowl was on his bucket list. "Super Bowl with my father, my mother, my brother was a bucket list thing and we are doing it in style."
☆ How the boom in sports documentaries on streaming is opening up a new path for athletes as content creators
  + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Elaine Low | Ashley Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +5 min
A boom in sports documentaries has offered athletes more ways to be on screen and build their brands. Players and their agents are looking for hits like Netflix Formula 1 doc series "Drive to Survive." Being featured in a sports doc can dramatically raise an athlete's profile, giving them more fans and more branding power. Netflix's "Drive to Survive" was credited with doing wonders for F1 fandom, particularly stateside, where American interest has historically been scarce. "These people can go on the air and broadcast their own content and they can capture and keep their own content," said Octagon VP of content and development Jason Weichelt.
☆ Draymond Green Sets Us Straight on the Real N.B.A.
  + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( David Marchese | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +20 min
Mamadi Doumbouya for The New York Times Talk Draymond Green Sets Us Straight on the Real N.B.A. Celtics have a die-hard fan base that’s going to root hard for the Celtics. But when I’ve listened to it, it’s not as if you’re saying things that are all that far away from what pundits or analysts are saying. I don’t think it affected who I was, who I am, because my mom never allowed it to. So when I say what he said is irrelevant, I’m saying that from the standpoint of, Let me not deflect.
☆ Reporter's notebook: The key county for Wisconsin Democrats
  + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Shaq-Brewster.Jpg | Shaquille Brewster | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +2 min
NBC News reporters tracked seven bellwether counties as part of the "County to County" project for the 2022 midterm elections. However, as the Omicron variant swept its way across the country last winter, even Democratic voters were in a sour mood, showing pandemic fatigue amid Biden’s stalled legislative agenda. Democrats doubled down on the message even as polls showed GOP Sen. Ron Johnson gaining momentum with a message on crime. For young voters in Dane County, it was a message that worked. Democrats were enthusiastic, and they'll continue to look to Dane County as key to their path to victory in 2024 and beyond.
☆ How athletes are cashing in on 'the Netflix effect' as sports documentaries boom at Apple TV+, Amazon, and more streamers
  + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Elaine Low | Ashley Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +4 min
A boom in sports documentaries has offered athletes more ways to be on screen and build their brands. Players and their agents are looking for hits like Netflix Formula 1 doc series "Drive to Survive." Apple TV+, HBO, and Amazon are all competing for sports docs that bring viewers into athletes' lives. Being featured in a sports doc can dramatically raise an athlete's profile, giving them more fans and more branding power. Netflix's "Drive to Survive" was credited with doing wonders for F1 fandom, particularly stateside, where American interest has historically been scarce.
☆ The perks of tech work are rapidly disappearing. Here's why.
  + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +5 min
But we've got more to talk about today, including the disappearance of lavish tech industry perks, and which generation of workers are most likely to feel "tech shame." When Elon Musk purchased Twitter, one of the first things he did was take away perks related to wellness, family planning, productivity, training, and home offices. The disappearance of perks is a shift from the decade before, when perks helped companies differentiate themselves from competitors. We explain why the perks of tech work are rapidly disappearing. Musk made the comments before the closure of his Twitter poll, which asked users if he should stay.
☆ Shaq — who starred in an FTX commercial in June — says he 'was just a paid spokesperson' for the exchange and doesn't believe in crypto
  + stars: | 2022-12-16 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +4 min
Shaquille O'Neal said he was paid to appear in an FTX ad and was never involved in the firm. "A lot of people think I'm involved, but I was just a paid spokesperson for a commercial," O'Neal told the outlet. The former basketball star, who's now an angel investor and businessman, starred in an FTX commercial released on June 2. In the ad, O'Neal said he was excited to partner with the exchange to "make crypto accessible to everyone." The NBA hall of fame member did not disclose how much money he received for appearing in the June FTX commercial.
☆ Shaq distances himself from crypto and FTX collapse: ‘I was just a paid spokesperson’
  + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Jade Scipioni Cameron Albert-Deitch | Jade Scipioni | Cameron Albert-Deitch | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
Shaquille O'Neal wants to make one thing clear: He doesn't believe in crypto, if he ever did. That's after being named in a class-action lawsuit against now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX last month, for promoting the company in a June commercial. "A lot of people think I'm involved, but I was just a paid spokesperson for a commercial," O'Neal says. Customers have been unable to withdraw funds from FTX since the company declared bankruptcy last month. Texas is now separately investigating some celebrity FTX endorsers for potentially violating state securities laws, according to Bloomberg.
☆ The US may have lost in the World Cup, but soccer is more popular than ever in America
  + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Harry Enten | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +36 min
The Atlas Lions made history as the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal. They made history as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament. Less spoken about is that they also rate better on television than the men do in the World Cup. We’ll just have to wait and see, though with the US, Canada and Mexico hosting the 2026 World Cup, soccer isn’t going away anytime soon.
☆ Croatia beats Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals
  + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +28 min
CNN —Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković made himself a national hero as Croatia beat Japan on penalties 1-1 (3-1) to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. Marko Djurica/ReutersJapan’s heartbreakDespite its defeat, Japan can look back at an impressive World Cup campaign. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Mbappé was one of the leading stars of the team's World Cup triumph four years ago. He also became just the third goalkeeper to save three penalties in a single World Cup shootout.
☆ France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 3-1 victory over Poland as Kylian Mbappé breaks Pelé’s record
  + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +30 min
CNN —France was made to work hard for its place in the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming an improved Poland side 3-1 thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappé. That is Mbappé’s fifth goal of Qatar 2022 and already his ninth World Cup goal overall, breaking Pelé’s record of seven World Cup goals scored before the age of 24. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Issei Kato/Reuters Kylian Mbappé scores his second goal on November 26, leading France to a 2-1 victory over Denmark. Mbappé was one of the leading stars of the team's World Cup triumph four years ago.
☆ USMNT’s youth and talent at Qatar 2022 bodes well for 2026 World Cup
  + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +31 min
The Netherlands knocked the USMNT out of the Qatar World Cup on Saturday. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Frappert became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament. Qatar is the first Islamic country to host a World Cup.
☆ Japan vs. Croatia: Samurai Blue aiming to reach World Cup quarterfinals for first time
  + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +31 min
CNN —In a World Cup of surprises, Japan has played a leading role in headline-making shock results. Croatia is a team undefeated in nine of its last 10 World Cup matches. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Frappert became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament.
☆ Shaq and Alonzo Mourning on the pickleball craze
  + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: 1 min
Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailShaq and Alonzo Mourning on the pickleball crazeFormer NBA players Shaquille O'Neal and Alonzo Mourning discuss the sport of pickleball.
☆ NBA champions Shaq and Alonzo Mourning talk charity, pickleball and the state of the NBA
  + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
NBA champions Shaquille O'Neal and Alonzo Mourning are reuniting to give fans reason to cheer again in Miami. The project is funded by the Shaquille O'Neal Foundation and its long-time partner Icy Hot, as part of their Comebaq Courts program that fixes up rundown courts. Comebaq Courts has also refurbished basketball courts in Las Vegas, Nevada and Newark, New Jersey. The latest "Comebaq Court" is located in Miami, inside Mourning's Overtown Youth Center. It's helped me stay out of trouble," O'Neal said.
☆ Shaq & Alonzo Mourning team up to refurbish Miami basketball courts
  + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: 1 min
Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailShaq & Alonzo Mourning team up to refurbish Miami basketball courtsThe 2006 NBA Champions have reunited through their desire to give back to Miami youth.
☆ 11 production companies cashing in on Hollywood's sports content boom, from Religion of Sports to SpringHill
  + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Claire Atkinson | Colin Salao | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +5 min
Netflix's Formula 1 series, "Drive to Survive" is the model other streamers and leagues hope to emulate. Insider identified 11 top companies making scripted and documentary sports content to feed the boom. Investment firms Shamrock, RedBird Capital, and Providence Equity have all made sports content plays, with Shamrock spearheading an investment in Religion of Sports in June. Speaking to buyers, sellers, and other industry stakeholders, Insider identified 11 production companies making the most sought-after sports content. These shingles are poised to capitalize — with many attracting investment and acquisition interest — as Amazon and other streamers keep buying.
☆ Google has a secretive project that could reduce the need for human engineers
  + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +5 min
Today, we've got the details on Elon Musk walking back perks at Twitter, and news on a secretive project at Google. Google has a secretive new project that teaches code to write itself. In this case, the goal is to reduce the need for humans to write and update code, while maintaining code quality. It later moved into Google Labs — a transition that signaled its increased importance to leaders, with Google Labs pursuing long-term bets. Elon Musk put an end to some Twitter perks.
☆ 'Top Gun' studio Skydance just inked a TV and film partnership with the NFL. Here are 10 more top production companies capitalizing on the sports content boom.
  + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Claire Atkinson | Colin Salao | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +4 min
The NFL has partnered with Skydance Sports to create a "global multi-sport production studio." Netflix's Formula 1 series, "Drive to Survive" is the model other streamers and leagues hope to emulate. Insider identified 11 top companies making scripted and documentary sports content to feed the boom. NFL is muscling into the booming sports production world, investing in a new joint venture with David Ellison's Skydance Sports. Speaking to buyers, sellers, and other industry stakeholders, Insider identified 11 production companies making the most sought-after sports content.
☆ Every World Cup 2022 squad announced: USMNT, Germany, Belgium and more
  + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +13 min
CNN —‘Tis the season for wall charts and fans gathering around to pick their starting teams for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. “It’s always difficult when a guy helps you get to the World Cup, he scores three goals in World Cup qualifying and isn’t going to be a part of the program. Again, it’s more about who we did add that we felt good about.”All but one of the 26 will be making their World Cup debut at this year’s tournament and, according to the USMNT, it will be the youngest team to qualify for the World Cup. Octavio Passos/Getty Images Europe/Getty ImagesGhanaManager: Otto AddoThe final squad has not been announced yet. READ: Meet Otto Addo, the coach responsible for guiding some of Europe’s brightest young talents (2021)—–PortugalManager: Fernando SantosThe final squad has not been announced yet.
☆ NFL Week 9 Preview: How to watch and all you need to know
  + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +23 min
Norm Hall/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. David Richard/AP Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman fumbles after catching a pass during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.
☆ Aaron Carter's twin sister honors the late singer: 'I loved you beyond measure'
  + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Dakin Andone | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +2 min
CNN —Aaron Carter’s twin sister paid tribute to the former child pop singer after he was confirmed dead Saturday at the age of 34. “To my twin… I loved you beyond measure,” Angel Carter wrote in a post on Instagram, alongside family photos of her and her brother as babies and young children. Actress Hilary Duff, left, hugs singer Aaron Carter as they attend the premiere of "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" on April 26, 2003, in Hollywood, California. Rest In Peace!”The band New Kids on the Block similarly shared their sympathies in a statement on Twitter: “We are shocked and saddened about the sudden passing of Aaron Carter. Sending prayers to the Carter family.
☆ Shaq reiterates desire to buy NBA team, wants to 'go back home'
  + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: 1 min
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☆ Shaq explains why he paid off customer’s engagement ring
  + stars: | 2021-04-08 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: 1 min
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