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☆ NBA playoffs: Nikola Jokić erupts for 40 points as Denver Nuggets take 3-2 series lead over Minnesota Timberwolves
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Newly crowned three-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Nikola Jokić put on a show and proved why he is the rightful recipient of the award in the Denver Nuggets’ 112-97 playoff victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. So good was Jokić’s performance that teammates and opponents alike were lavishing him with praise after the game. He’s the best player in the NBA, he showed it the last three games, three games in a row. Only five teams in NBA history have come back to win a best-of-seven series when losing the first two at home. Brunson, who bounced back impressively after a poor showing in Game 4, also added seven assists and four rebounds.

Persons: Nikola Jokić, Rudy Gobert, Aaron Gordon, “, ”, Anthony Edwards, Jokić “, ” “, ” Edwards, He’s, ” Gordon, Jamal Murray, Karl, Anthony Towns, Edwards, Garrett Ellwood, “ Nikola, Michael Malone, Brunson, Pacers Jalen Brunson, LeBron James, Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton Organizations: CNN, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver, Nuggets, ESPN, “, NBA, Timberwolves, Western, Knicks, Pacers, New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Eastern Locations: Serbian, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana

☆ LeBron James courtside for Cleveland Cavaliers defeat to Boston Celtics
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —LeBron James sat courtside for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 102-109 defeat to the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday. James’ presence wasn’t enough to inspire the Cavaliers, however, as Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combined for 60 points to lift the Celtics to a commanding 3-1 series lead. Tatum finished with a game high 33 points to go with 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals, while Brown had 27 points and eight rebounds. The Cavaliers were without star guard Donovan Mitchell, who missed the contest due to a calf strain suffered in the fourth quarter of Game 3. The news was a pre-match sucker punch for Cleveland, with Mitchell putting up 33 points in the Game 3 loss on Saturday, his sixth straight playoff game scoring at least 25 points.

Persons: LeBron James, courtside, James ’, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Tatum, Brown, Donovan Mitchell, Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Caris, “, ” Brown, ” Jayson Tatum, Brian Babineau, J.B, Bickerstaff, Garland, bullish, It’s, ” Organizations: CNN, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Eastern, Cavaliers, NBA, Celtics, Cleveland, ESPN, Eastern Conference, Garden Locations: Cleveland

Here's what will likely be topics of discussion during Upfronts week, whether it's on stage, in the audience or in private. That dependsMedia companies just finished reporting quarterly earnings, which showed traditional TV is still lagging behind streaming and digital when it comes to ad revenue. Streaming advertising was up 22% across media companies, and now makes up 18% of total advertising. Tech companies including Snap , Roku , Google and Microsoft each saw digital advertising revenue make a comeback this past quarter. Streaming advertising revenue jumped 70%, but the overall number is much lower — just $175 million.

Persons: Kevin Mazur, David Zaslav, Tim Nollen, Mike Kemp, Bob Iger, YouTube's, Tom Hiddleston, Loki, Peacock, Hugh Johnston, Hulu —, NBCUniversal, LeBron James, Jevone Moore Organizations: Getty, Getty Images Media, Hollywood, Warner Bros, Discovery, Media, Upfronts, Macquarie, Tech, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Disney, Amazon Prime, Amazon, National Football, YouTube, Nielsen, Comcast, Radio City Music Hall, ESPN, Madison, Warner Bros . Discovery, Max, Fox, Sports, NBA, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Crypto.com Arena Locations: Waterloo, London, United Kingdom, U.S, New York City, Hulu, Los Angeles

☆ With Oscar Pistorius released on parole after serving nine years for murdering Reeva Steenkamp, her family still wants answers
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN's documentary examines the details leading to Reeva Steenkamp’s murder Rikki Hibbert Photography/Courtesy of StimuliiPistorius shot Steenkamp four times through the bathroom door of his house. Why did he do it?” Steenkamp’s mother, June, asked in the documentary. Very clever, and she was always laughing.”“She would have done amazing things,” said Tania Koen, CEO of the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation. The world was a better place with Reeva in it.”Pistorius, now 37 years old, was released on parole on January 5 this year. Steenkamp’s mother has been vocal in her criticism of his release and expressed her concern for the safety of other women.

Persons: Oscar Pistorius, Pistorius, Steenkamp, LeBron James, Leonardo DiCaprio, ”, Scott Roder, Jesse L, Martin, Steenkamp’s, Reeva, Rikki Hibbert, “, Tania Koen, ” Pistorius, Oscar, ” “ Oscar Pistorius Organizations: CNN, Games, South, Appeal, Reeva, “ Locations: South, Pretoria, South Africa, ”

☆ Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos hang out with celebrities in Miami during the F1 Grand Prix weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Miami Grand Prix took place this weekend. AdvertisementBillionaires mingled with athletes and celebrities this weekend during the Miami Grand Prix. The third-annual Miami Grand Prix officially kicked off on Friday, with racers like Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo duking it out on the Miami International Autodrome. Alexander Tamargo/Getty ImagesElon Musk also made an appearance during the Miami Grand Prix weekend. Alexander Tamargo/Getty ImagesAlthough the Miami Grand Prix is a spectacle that draws F1 fans from all walks of life, it also helps boost the local economy.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, —, Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo duking, Tom Brady, Clive Rose, Page, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Alex Spiro, Jamie Saltar, Brady isn't, Bezos, Brady, Ken Griffin, Alexander Tamargo, Musk, Ken Griffins, Jared Kushner, Ivanka, Romain Maurice, Ivanka Trump, LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes Organizations: Miami, Prix, Elon, Service, Miami Grand Prix, Miami International, NFL, Sports Illustrated, Miami Mayor, Getty, Express, Citadel, Citadel Securities, Ivanka Trump, Los Angeles Lakers, Kansas City Chiefs, Athletic Locations: SoFlo, Miami, Bezos, Citadel, Chicago, South Florida, Miami , Florida

☆ How the US became hooked on sports betting – and the cost it’s having on lives
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“I noticed all my memories were really gambling related,” Malek explains to CNN Sport. So right where the AGA and the National Council for Problem Gambling is located – the nation’s capital – they abolished all public funds for problem gambling,” adds Whyte. Ramon Zelaya, the moderator of Reddit’s problem gambling forum, concurs. “I think the pace of innovation right now, particularly as it relates to fan engagement and betting, and in play betting and live betting will continue to increase,” said Maloney. Reportedly there were two specific games in which DraftKings Sportsbook flagged prop bets involving Porter in its daily betting insights.

Persons: CNN —, Saul Malek, he’d, “, ” Malek, I’d, Malek, ”, Michael Reaves, Getty, Dominick Reuter, Joe Maloney, ” Maloney, ” Keith Whyte, Maloney, “ We’re, Al Bello, Whyte, “ We’ve, LeBron James ’, DraftKings, you’re, Greg Olsen, Jared C, Tilton, Adam Silver, Silver, Ramon Zelaya, ” Zelaya, “ I’ve, Sportradar, expained, Candice Ward, Reuters Maloney, Jontay Porter, Porter, “ It’s, Brian Sevald Organizations: CNN, CNN Sport, Gamblers Anonymous, Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby, Supreme, District of Columbia, Super, American Gaming, Monmouth, Getty, “, Republicans, National Council, Belmont Park, ESPN, NCAA, NFL, NASCAR Hall of Fame, NBA, Reuters, Sporting, Toronto Raptors Locations: Saturday’s, Churchill, Nevada, Monmouth, Oceanport , New Jersey, AFP, America, New York, Belmont, District, –, North Carolina

☆ LeBron James: Paris 2024 is on the horizon, but first star wants to spend time with family after LA Lakers exit playoffs
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —After being dispatched in five games by the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, LeBron James spoke to the media about what’s next for the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar. With his season once again coming to a premature end, James is looking forward to spending some time away from basketball. “I just want to get home to the family, honestly,” James said after the game. James, playing in his 21st season in the league, averaged 27.8 points across the five games along with 6.8 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 2.4 steals and one block. Despite the silver lining of an extended break from the sport, the summer won’t be one long vacation for James.

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☆ NBA stars are scoring big in the fashion world
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Nick Remsen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Basketball players’ style — largely in the men’s league, but increasingly the women’s too — has become a bonafide pillar in fashion media and consumption. Basketball players’ style has more eyes on it than any other sport, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Mitchell S. Jackson told CNN. “(The league) was the first to embrace it,” Jackson, author of the recently released photobook “Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion,” explained. “Basketball players are so much a part of American culture. Bettman/Getty Images/Courtesy Workman“We talk a lot about current NBA tunnel style, but the league has been America’s most stylish for decades,” Schube continued.

Persons: Tyrese Haliburton, Pepper Robinson, Ron Hoskins, NBAE, — Tyrese Haliburton, —, Pharrell Williams, Birkin, it’s, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, Josh Giddey, Tyler Herro, “, Marcus Paul, Luka Dončic, ” There’s, Caitlin Clark, Prada, Sam Schube, Thom Browne, AJ Mast, Tyler Ross, Workman, Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton, Williams, Kim Kardashian’s, Donovan Clingan, Caleb Love, Hunter Dickinson, Jared McCain, Duke, Robert Dillingham, Paxson Wojcik, Mitchell S, Jackson, ” Jackson, ”, LeBron, Michael Jordan, Jordan, Jackson’s, Peggy Sirota, who’ve, Stephen “ Steph ” Curry, Curry, Steph Curry, Jed Jacobsohn “, ’ ” Curry, ” Curry, “ I’m, Kyle Kuzma, Timothée, Johnson, Andrew D, Bernstein, Walt Frazier, Bettman, ” Schube, “ Allen Iverson, Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, Armani, Walt Fraziers, Wilt Chamberlain’s, Fatih Aktas, ‘, ’ ”, …, they’d, ” Gilgeous, Alexander —, haven’t Organizations: Indiana Pacers, Basketball, Gilgeous, CNN, GQ, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Times, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, UConn, UNC, “ Basketball, Golden State Warriors, Fashion Council, Savant, State, GQ Sports, ’, Workman New York Knicks, Royce, Anadolu Agency, Getty, Civil, Nike Locations: Haliburton, Arizona, Kansas, Robert Dillingham ( Kentucky, Chicago , Illinois, Gilgeous

☆ LeBron James scores 30 points as Los Angeles Lakers earn a ‘lifeline’ against Denver Nuggets
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —LeBron James scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a first-round elimination in the Western Conference playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. Four-time NBA champion James rose to the occasion, as did Anthony Davies, who had 25 points and 23 rebounds in the 119-108 win in LA. It was the Lakers’ first victory over the Nuggets since December 2022, ending Denver’s 11-game winning streak in the fixture. “We’ve given ourselves another lifeline, and it’s a one-game series for us,” James told reporters. Game 5 will be held in Denver Monday and the defending champion, leading the best-of-seven series 3-1, could secure the series on home soil.

Persons: LeBron James, James, Anthony Davies, “, ” James, you’re, Nikola Jokić Organizations: CNN, Los Angeles Lakers, Western Conference, Denver Nuggets, Lakers, Nuggets, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers Locations: LA, Denver

☆ Caitlin Clark will reportedly sign a sneaker deal with Nike
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Caitlin Clark is reportedly set to wear her own signature Nike sneaker in the WNBA. Now she’s set to sign an eight-year deal worth up to $28 million with Nike, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Athletic has reported that Clark’s deal includes a signature Nike shoe. CNN has not independently confirmed a deal between Clark and Nike. Nearly all major stars in the NBA have sneaker deals, including James, Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic with Nike and Stephen Curry with Under Armour.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, LeBron James, Serena Williams, Derek Jeter, James, Kevin Durant, Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, Brian Nagel, Sabrina Ionescu, ” Brian Nagel Organizations: New, New York CNN, Nike, WNBA, Wall Street, CNN, State Farm, Gatorade, Panini, NBA, Oppenheimer, New York Liberty Locations: New York

☆ Nikola Jokić arrives dressed as ‘Despicable Me’ character and inspires Denver Nuggets to playoff win over Los Angeles Lakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Nikola Jokić came dressed to steal the moon on Saturday, and helped the Denver Nuggets steal a march on the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series. On the court, meanwhile, Jokić posted a near triple-double with 32 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to inspire the Nuggets to a 114-103 win over the Lakers and take a 1-0 lead in the playoff series. Jamal Murray added 22 points, six rebounds and 10 assists for the Nuggets. Elsewhere in the Western Conference on Saturday, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 120-95 in Game 1 of their playoff series. Meanwhile in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers downed the Orlando Magic 97-83 and the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 111-104.

Persons: Nikola Jokić, Jokić, LeBron James, “ We’re, Michael Malone, “, you’re, ” Anthony Davis, James, Jamal Murray Organizations: CNN, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Ball, Nuggets, Lakers, ”, Western Conference, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers Locations: Serbian, ” Denver

☆ NBA's exclusive TV rights negotiating window with ESPN, Warner expected to pass without a deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, #23, during the NBA game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, 2024. The National Basketball Association's exclusive media rights negotiating window with current partners Disney and Warner Bros. While no agreement is expected to be announced by the deadline, Disney and Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Discovery's TBS began airing NBA games in 1984, and TNT has shown NBA games since 1988.

Persons: LeBron James Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, Los Angeles Clippers, Crypto.com Arena, Disney, Warner Bros, Apple, YouTube, Comcast, Netflix, CNBC, Discovery, TBS, TNT, ESPN, ABC, Fox Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Huge Business Deals Keep Flopping
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seem like lovely people. Netflix dropped "Pearl," an animated children's series Meghan created through her and Harry's production company, Archewell Productions, before it even premiered. The audio-streaming company signed a deal with Harry and Meghan in 2020 reportedly worth $20 million. As Michael Pachter, a managing director at Wedbush Securities who's covered movies, entertainment, and tech for two decades, explained, it's because they've still got that $100 million deal. A public breakup with Meghan and Harry may also be a mess Netflix doesn't want to deal with.

Persons: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Duke, Duchess, Meghan, Harry, didn't, Michael Pachter, Wedbush Securities who's, they've, Michelle Obama, Ryan Murphy, Shonda, Pachter, there'll, Markle, Harry won't, They're, Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, Joe Rogan's, Magic Johnson, Chevy, Reese Witherspoon, LeBron James, Alicia Silverstone, Nicolas Cage, Demi Moore, Gayle King, Charles Barkley, She's, TIG, Emily Stewart Organizations: Netflix, Florida ., Archewell Productions, Street, Spotify, Wedbush Securities, Chevy Chase, Media, Hollywood, CNN, Archewell, Business Locations: Sussex, Florida, Plenty, British

☆ LeBron James headlines Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball squad
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —USA Basketball unveiled the player roster Wednesday for the men’s team that will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team will be anchored by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, making his fourth appearance after skipping the past two Olympics. This will be the 36-year-old Curry’s first Olympic Games, making him the fifth player to represent the Warriors at an Olympics with Team USA. The US team will hold a training camp and exhibition games in Las Vegas in July, before traveling to Paris. The Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics will take place on July 26 with men’s basketball play beginning the following day.

Persons: ”, LeBron James, James, Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese, Bam Adebayo, Joel Embiid, Paul Childs, Embiid, Steve Kerr, Gregg Popovich Organizations: CNN, USA, Tokyo Olympics, Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, Miami, Olympic Games, Warriors, Team USA, Philadelphia 76ers, NBA, Tokyo Games, US Locations: Tyrese Haliburton, Cameroon, France, Las Vegas, Paris

☆ One chart shows just how much women's college basketball ratings have soared while men's have dipped
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Cork Gaines | Andy Kiersz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Viewership for the women's NCAA basketball championship surpassed the men's final for the first time. Over the next three years, the TV audience for the women's final grew by 23% to an average of 3.7 million. Women's basketball popularity goes beyond championship game ratingsWe have seen other evidence of women's college basketball's emerging dominance in the sports landscape. Meanwhile, merchandise sales related to women's college basketball are also soaring. JuJu Watkins celebrates with USC fans following a win during the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.

Persons: —, Nielsen, Caitlin Clark —, Angel Reese, Dawn Staley, Clark, University of Connecticut's Paige Bueckers, Juju Watkins, James, LeBron James, JuJu Watkins, Wally Skalij, Darren Rovell, Bruce B, Greenspoon Marder, you've, Siegal Organizations: NCAA, WNBA, Service, University of Iowa, University of South Carolina, Purdue University, University of Connecticut, Nielsen, Sports Media Watch, Louisiana State, University of South, Business, Nike, University of, University of Southern, USC, Indiana Fever, Impact, Vanderbilt University Locations: Louisiana, University of South Carolina, University of Southern California

☆ Elon Musk’s X is back to giving out free blue checks. It’s no surprise they were a tough sell
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —It appears that Elon Musk has finally (mostly) given up on trying to make paid blue checks on X a thing. The return of the free blue check may be a sign that the blue check subscription business hasn’t panned out the way that Musk hoped. Musk’s purge of legacy blue checks was a messy, months-long process. And when anyone could buy a blue check, it was no longer an exclusive symbol that conferred some kind of status. Within hours of the unpaid blue checks reappearing, users were sharing advice about how to ensure they didn’t show up on their profiles.

Persons: Elon Musk, Musk, —, hasn’t, ”, Jason Goldman, Twitter’s, Eli Lilly, Eli Lilly’s, Stephen King, LeBron James, Matt Navarra, ” Goldman, X, “ Dear Elon Organizations: New, New York CNN, Twitter, Nintendo, Elon Locations: New York

☆ A roundtable with LeBron James and SpringHill Company interns helped shape his new men's grooming line inspired by 'The Shop'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewLeBron James and Maverick Carter's company has launched a men's grooming collection inspired by "The Shop." "There was even a moment where we had Travis Scott as a guest, where he said he Googles face routines and men's grooming routines." According to data from market research company Grand View Research, the global market for men's grooming products was valued at $202.6 billion in 2022. AdvertisementCarter told BI that young consumers willing to ignore stereotypes surrounding men's grooming have helped bolster that growth. Purchase The Shop grooming collection at Walmart now.

Persons: —, LeBron James, Maverick, James, Carter, Paul Rivera, LeBron James himself, Rivera, Travis Scott Organizations: Service, SpringHill Company, Business, View Research, Walmart Locations: New York, SoHo

Braden Fiske is a defensive tackle for Florida State projected to be drafted by the NFL. AdvertisementUntil recently, the National Collegiate Athletic Association barred student athletes from being compensated despite the billions of dollars their efforts were earning for their universities. College athletes can also receive money by autographing signs, creating or sharing branded content, making guest appearances, and being a spokesperson for a company or brand. We're now seeing college athletes from several sports score so-called NIL deals ranging from five to seven figures. He has signed several NIL deals since joining the Florida State Seminoles in 2023, and other deals are in the works.

Persons: Braden Fiske, LeBron James, Bronny James, Fiske Organizations: Florida State, NFL, National Collegiate Athletic Association, US, Business, Florida State University, Florida State Seminoles

☆ 8 billionaires who have the best style
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In fact, fashion is a key to success for billionaires like Kim Kardashian and Ralph Lauren. Other wealthy names, including Julia Koch and LeBron James, also have standout styles. Look no further than Kim Kardashian and Ralph Lauren. Style is the basis of their careers, one of their biggest passions, and ultimately, a key to their financial successes. But there are also people like Julia Koch and LeBron James.

Persons: Kim Kardashian, Ralph Lauren, Julia Koch, LeBron James, —, they're, Fashion Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Caitlin Clark is one of college sports' top earners. Here are the 10 student-athletes with the highest NIL valuations.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

High school and college athletes can profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Top student-athletes have worked with leading brands like Nike and Gatorade. LeBron James' son, Bronny James, has an estimated NIL value of $4.9 million, according to On3. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: LeBron James, Bronny James, —, Caitlin Clark, she's Organizations: Nike, Gatorade, Service, University of Iowa, Business

☆ Squatters took over a Beverly Hills mansion worth millions for 5 months
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Squatters who took over a Beverly Hills mansion for five months seemed to take the saying literally. The squatters made money off of the home by hosting parties with entrance fees from $500 to $1,500, Curbed reported. According to Curbed, Yamout purchased the home in 2021 from Notre Dame Properties, which is allegedly "controlled" by Uwaydah. AdvertisementYamout took legal action against the squatters, filing an unlawful detainer lawsuit to evict them, Curbed reported. Gargiulo told Curbed that he has no regrets about living in the mansion or the headaches he brought the residents of Beverly Grove Place.

Persons: —, Morgan Gargiulo —, Gargiulo, John A, Woodward IV, LeBron James, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Woodward, didn't, he'd, Adel Yamout, Yamout, Damon Dash, Munir Uwaydah, Michael, Harry, Harris, Donald Trump, I've Organizations: Service, Beverly Hills, Beverly, Los Angeles, Row Records, Notre Dame Properties, Uwaydah, Business Locations: Los, Los Angeles, Beverly, Beverly Hills, Beverly Grove, Woodward, California

☆ I lost 150 pounds on the paleo diet. Now I do CrossFit competitions.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She did the paleo diet and took a part-time cleaning job at the gym to cover her fees. She lost 150 pounds and takes part in CrossFit competitions. I've lost 150 pounds, my dress size has decreased from a 20 to a two, and I participate in CrossFit tournaments. Card enjoyed vacation before she started exercise and the Paleo diet. I follow the paleo diet that's popular with high-profile people like LeBron James and Peter Thiel.

Persons: Barbara Card, —, I'd, I've, Card, Cameron, I'm, LeBron James, Peter Thiel Organizations: Service, Barbara, Business

☆ LA Lakers post highest point total since 1987 in historic scoring night against Indiana Pacers
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The Los Angeles Lakers produced their highest scoring night in 37 years on Monday, outlasting the Indiana Pacers 150-145 in a clash between two potent offenses. The Lakers, led by the superstar duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, had four players score at least 25 points in what was the team’s highest scoring game of the season. Indiana held a six-point lead after the first quarter before a scoring explosion from LA saw the team put up 86 points across the second and third quarters alone. “We played (the Pacers) in the (In-Season Tournament) championship, and we know how high-powered an offense they are,” said James. We don’t need to give them life, but at this point in the season, a win is a win.

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TV ratings signal growth in college women’s basketballWhile Clark is enticing viewers, women’s college basketball is experiencing growth that can’t only be explained by “Clarkonomics”– as basketball analyst Debbie Antonelli called it – alone. The surge in women’s college basketball is also due to more investment in media coverage of women’s sports, said Lewis. NIL empowers players — and their sportsCollege women’s basketball players are among the biggest players in the market for Name, Image and Likeness sponsorships. College women’s basketball players are among the biggest players in the market for Name, Image and Likeness sponsorships. One factor driving the speculation that Clark might stay in college was that WNBA doesn’t have the same platform as women’s college basketball.

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