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☆ Tom Brady joins Las Vegas Raiders ownership group
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has joined the ranks of NFL team owners after his purchase of a minority share of the Las Vegas Raiders, the NFL has announced. Brady’s purchase, which the Associated Press reports is for a 5% ownership stake in the franchise, was approved Tuesday at a meeting of NFL owners in Atlanta. “I’m incredibly humbled and excited to have been unanimously approved as an owner of the Las Vegas Raiders,” Brady said in a post on social media. The purchase agreement with the Raiders is the second partnership between Brady and Raiders owner Mark Davis. In March 2023, it was announced that Brady had acquired an ownership stake in the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, also owned by Davis.

Persons: Tom Brady, “ I’m, ” Brady, …, Roger Goodell, “, ” Goodell, Brady, Mark Davis, Davis Organizations: CNN, NFL, Las Vegas Raiders, Press, Raiders, WIN, FOX, AP, Las Vegas Aces Locations: Atlanta, “, Brady

☆ American sports commissioners unite for new anti-hate campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The commissioners of MLB, MLS, the NBA, NFL, NHL, NWSL and WNBA, as well as the president of NASCAR, are the brainchildren behind a new campaign to curb hate in America. The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, will back the campaign called “Timeout Against Hate.” Kraft met with the commissioners of the aforementioned sports leagues earlier this year to discuss a potential campaign, and they are committing $50 million to spread the message. “Why in sports do you take a timeout?,” Kraft told NBC News. Last year, Kraft met with more than 80 sports figures to discuss how sports could be used to combat hate in America. The commissioners ultimately gathered in the NFL’s “main conference room,” per Kraft.

Persons: Robert Kraft, ” Kraft, —, Shaquille O’Neal, Billie Jean King, Candace Parker, Joe Torre, Kraft, Roger Goodell, “, ” Goodell, ” Organizations: MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, NWSL, NASCAR, The Foundation, Combat, New England Patriots, NBC News, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Kraft Locations: America, Germany, York

☆ Lil Wayne says it 'hurt' that Kendrick Lamar was picked to perform at the Super Bowl. Here's what to know about the controversy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-13 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewEarlier this week, Kendrick Lamar was confirmed as the headliner for the next Super Bowl halftime show. AdvertisementMany hip-hop fans had hoped that Lousiana native Lil Wayne would be the chosen headliner — a hope that Lil Wayne said he shared. Here's a breakdown of the controversy's key points and everything you need to know about the Lamar vs. Wayne debate. Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Drake at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!!

Persons: —, Kendrick Lamar, Lamar, Drake, Lil Wayne, I'm, Wayne, Lamar hasn't, Critics, Wayne hasn't, Jay, Uzi, Lil Yachty, Ty Dolla, Nicki Minaj, Minaj, Kevin Mazur, Dre, Cam'ron, Wayne —, Nicki, LIL WAYNE, Nola what's, Johnny Nunez, Mike Freeman, Roc, Z, Z's, Joe, Fabolous, Roger Goodells Organizations: Service, Business, Lamar, Future, Metro Boomin, NFL, ign, Young Money Entertainment, Money Records, ppl, SoFi, West, Entertainment, Birdman, Cash, Wayne, BIRDMAN, The Recording, USA, Young, NPR, Jay Locations: New Orleans, Lamar, Los Angeles, Compton , California, City of New Orleans, Atlanta, Las Vegas

☆ NFL commissioner wants to double the number of games played internationally
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-07 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

SAO PAULO — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday he would like the league to have as many as 16 international games in a season. “The ownership’s approved eight games already,” Goodell said before the NFL’s first game in Brazil. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host a New York Jets-Minnesota Vikings game on Oct. 6 and a Jacksonville Jaguars-Chicago Bears matchup on Oct. 13. The other international game has the New York Giants playing the Carolina Panthers in Munich’s Allianz Arena on Nov. 10. Owners voted in December to authorize the league to host eight games internationally each season.

Persons: Roger Goodell, ” Goodell, “, Peacock, haven’t Organizations: SAO PAULO — NFL, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, NFL, Tottenham Hotspur, New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, New England Patriots, Wembley, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, Munich’s Allianz Arena, Owners Locations: Brazil, South America, London, Madrid

☆ NFL's games in Brazil, Europe are key to more revenue growth, Goodell says
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-06 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

This season, the NFL will play five games abroad in Europe and South America. "The reality is, when we bring our brand of our regular season games here, it creates a whole new environment," Goodell said. Goodell said it has been a learning process playing games abroad, as the league sees how players handle long flights and different time zones. Some games are streaming exclusive, including Friday's matchup in Brazil, which will air on NBC's Peacock platform. Yet, Goodell said 85% of NFL games are still available on broadcast television.

Persons: Roger Goodell, CNBC's, Goodell, they'll Organizations: National Football League, NFL, Southern Hemisphere, Official NFL, Global, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, CNBC, Fox, ESPN, ABC, CBS, YouTube, Netflix Locations: South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Europe, London, Germany, Argentina, Colombia, South Korea, Japan, Canada, Austria, Switzerland

☆ NFL team sales are likely to stall as valuations soar
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-05 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Abbie Parr | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesThe Seattle Seahawks may be the next National Football League team to sell. The average NFL team is now worth $6.49 billion, and no team is valued at less than $5.25 billion, according to CNBC's Official 2024 NFL Team Valuations. Seven of the last 10 NFL teams to be sold outperform the S&P 500 on a percentage-gained basis since the sale. Each of the last four NFL team sales has set a new record, showcasing the rise in valuations. WATCH: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on new NFL private equity ruleswatch now

Persons: Abbie Parr, Paul Allen, Allen's, Jody, Marc Ganis, Roger Goodell, It's, There's, Neal Pilson, That's, Ganis, —, Daniel Snyder, Josh Harris, Terry Pegula, Kim, Ralph Wilson, David Tepper's, Jerry Richardson, Rob Walton, Pat Bowlen, Virginia Halas McCaskey, George Halas, McCaskey, George McCaskey, They're, Goodell, Curtis Martin, Tracy Gallagher, Gallagher, Robert Kraft, Kraft Organizations: Getty, Seattle Seahawks, National Football League, Former Seahawks, Microsoft, NFL, Disney, National Basketball Association, Netflix, CBS Sports, Pilson Communications, NBA, Washington, Philadelphia 76ers, National Hockey League's New Jersey Devils, Billionaire, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Panthers, Walmart, Denver Broncos, Bills, Broncos, Chicago Bears, Bears, The Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers, Ares Management, Sixth Street Partners, Arctos Partners, Equity, Blackstone, Carlyle Group, Capital Partners, Arta Finance, NHL, Major League Baseball, New England Patriots, CNBC Locations: U.S, Spain, Germany, Brazil

☆ Soaring sports team values create new pressure for owners on taxes, succession
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-03 | by ( Robert Frank | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Ric Tapia | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesSports team owners benefiting from soaring team values are also facing new pressure from two of the oldest certainties in American wealth: death and taxes. With the average age of team owners rising, and team values skyrocketing into the billions, owners and leagues are increasingly focused on how to ensure smooth ownership transitions to the next generation of buyers. Succession and taxes have become especially important in the National Football League, where the average age of team owners is now over 72 and team values are all surging. The average NFL team is now worth $6.49 billion, and no team is valued at less than $5.25 billion, according to CNBC's Official 2024 NFL Team Valuations. So owners have to be planning for the potential for more punitive estate taxes in the coming years.

Persons: Ric Tapia, Stephen Amdur, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, Robert Frank, Pat Bowlen, Rob Walton, Bud Adams, Grant Halverson, Amy Adams Strunk, Tom Benson, Gayle, Jonathan Bachman, Joe Robbie, George " Papa Bear, Halas, George Halas, Amdur, That's, Roger Goodell Organizations: NFL, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, NRG, Getty, Sports, Pillsbury, National Football League, Former Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings, Getty Images Tennessee Titans, Longtime New Orleans Saints, National Basketball, New Orleans Pelicans, New, New Orleans Saints, Mercedes, Benz, Miami Dolphins, NBA, Chicago Bears, Bettmann Locations: Houston, Nashville , Tennessee, New Orleans, New Orleans , Louisiana

☆ The Retirement Home for N.F.L. Players That Never Was
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Jenny Vrentas | Ken Belson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In 2014, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced plans for a $500 million development on its campus in Canton, Ohio. Included in the renderings was a senior care facility called Legends Landing. retirees, including those with cognitive diseases that researchers have associated with the repeated hits to the head many football players take during their careers. The care facility was trumpeted by N.F.L. Tom Benson, then the owner of the New Orleans Saints, committed $1 million toward Legends Landing as part of an $11 million contribution to the Hall of Fame.

Persons: Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones, Tom Benson, ” Mr, Benson, ” Organizations: Pro Football Hall of Fame, N.F.L, Dallas Cowboys, New, New Orleans Saints, Hall of Fame Locations: Canton , Ohio, New Orleans

☆ The NFL is open to private equity team ownership of up to 10%, Commissioner Roger Goodell says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"We've had a tremendous amount of interest [from private equity firms], and we believe this could make sense for us in a limited fashion, probably no more than 10% of a team. The National Football League is considering allowing minority private equity ownership for its 32 teams of up to 10%, Commissioner Roger Goodell said in an exclusive CNBC interview Thursday. "I think it may be leading to some rethink into the consideration of letting private equity, as an example, or institutional investors into the NFL." Private equity incentives around reaching investment targets and exit thresholds could alter the motivations for ownership in ways that make the bigger sports leagues uncomfortable. Private equity firms, tasked with finding investment vehicles to make returns on their assets under management, may be better suited to minority ownership.

Persons: Roger Goodell, Goodell, CNBC's Julia Boorstin, We've, Josh Harris, Harris, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Magic Johnson, Eric Schmidt, David Blitzer, They're, Ted Leonsis, You'll Organizations: National Football League, Allen & Company Sun Valley, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, NFL, Allen & Co, Sun Valley Conference, CNBC, Apollo Global Management, Washington, Summit, Washington , D.C, NBA, Blackstone Group, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, Women's Soccer League, Washington Capitals, Wizards, Mystics, ESPN Locations: Sun Valley , Idaho, Washington ,

☆ NFL's Roger Goodell on international expansion: Believe the game will be incredibly popular globally
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | 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 EmailNFL's Roger Goodell on international expansion: Believe the game will be incredibly popular globallyCNBC’s Julia Boorstin and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the fallout from the league's Sunday Ticket lawsuit, NFL ownership rules, impact of Paramount sale on broadcast rights, Netflix streaming deal, international expansion, and more.

Persons: Roger Goodell, Julia Boorstin Organizations: NFL, Paramount, Netflix

☆ NFL's Roger Goodell: Moving Super Bowl has long been discussed
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | 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 EmailNFL's Roger Goodell: Moving Super Bowl has long been discussedCatch more of Julia Boorstin's interview with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The two sit down in Sun Valley to discuss the future of sports streaming, new rules coming into play this season, and even the possibility of moving the Super Bowl.

Persons: Roger Goodell, Julia Boorstin's Organizations: NFL, Super Locations: Sun Valley

☆ Media, tech titans head for Sun Valley with streaming alliances top of mind
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

In past years, media companies chased high subscriber numbers in an attempt to best each other. Nathaniel S. Butler | National Basketball Association | Getty ImagesWith the NBA's media rights negotiations still ongoing, sports will remain a topic of conversation at this year's gathering. League commissioners, especially the NFL's Roger Goodell, are often attendees of the Sun Valley conference. Discovery has been weighing whether to match a competing offer for the media rights as the league looks to finalize smaller package deals. Sports remain the glue holding the traditional pay-TV bundle together, and has proven invaluable for streaming services, too.

Persons: Drew Angerer, Discovery's David Zaslav, Bob Iger, Dana Walden, Alan Bergman, Josh D'Amaro, Hugh Johnston, Ted Sarandos, Greg Peters, Andy Jassy, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, it's, Shari Redstone, Neil Begley, Redstone, David A, Barry Diller —, Paramount —, Jeff Shell, Max, Jonathan Miller, Begley, Sun, Mark Boidman, Dwyane Wade, Nathaniel S, Butler, Roger Goodell, Miller, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Andrew Harnik Organizations: Getty Images Media, titans, Allen, Co, Warner Bros, Netflix, Apple, Amusements, Paramount Global, Paramount, Moody's Investors Services, Co . Media, Technology Conference, Grogan, CNBC, Media, Shell, Disney, Hulu, ESPN, Fox Corp, Integrated Media, Hollywood, Solomon Partners, Sports, NBA, National Basketball Association, Getty, League, Sun, NFL, YouTube, Amazon Locations: Sun Valley , Idaho, Sun, Idaho, Atlanta

☆ NFL faces multi-billion dollar antitrust suit over its Sunday Ticket package
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —A class action case challenging the legality of the NFL’s Sunday Ticket package, whose opening arguments are scheduled for Thursday, could shake up television rights deals in professional sports and the way teams make money. The case, first brought in 2015, focuses on the NFL’s package of games outside of a local market that are not shown nationally on other networks. The suit says by restricting broadcasts of those “out-of-market” games to the Sunday Ticket package, the NFL is forcing customers who just want to watch one team or a small group of teams have to pay more. The NFL argues that the current arrangement offers the broadest possible selection of games for fans at a good value. The NFL has been known to settle some high profile cases against it rather than having its practices disclosed and dissected in open court.

Persons: Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft, Susman Godfrey, Louis Organizations: New, New York CNN, Sunday, NFL, DirecTV, Google, YouTube, of, Fox News, Dominion Voting Systems, Rams Locations: New York, Los Angeles, St

☆ Private equity investment in NFL teams is coming, Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Ian Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"I think it may be leading to some rethink into the consideration of letting private equity, as an example, or institutional investors into the NFL." While U.S. pro sports leagues had prohibited private equity investors previously, they've largely softened their stances in recent years, aside from letting any firm be a controlling owner of a team. "We've got a lot of interest in the private equity space," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at the league's spring meeting in May. "We are making real progress on potential private equity. Ross Sorkin asked Harris if allowing private equity investors into sports would have any negative impacts on the teams or the league's overarching strategy as those investors look toward an exit.

Persons: Harris, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Magic Johnson, Eric Schmidt, David Blitzer, Jeff Bezos, Dan Snyder, Apollo Global Management —, Josh Harris, David Tepper, Rob Walton, Mat Ishbia, Joe Tsai, Steve Cohen, We've, Roger Goodell, Goodell, Ross Sorkin, Stanley Kroenke, I've, Kroenke Organizations: NFL, CNBC, Summit, Washington , D.C, Blackstone Group, 76ers, Devils, Amazon, NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, Premier, Apollo Global Management, Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, Walmart, Denver Broncos, United Wholesale Mortgage, Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets, New York Mets, MLB, Guggenheim Baseball Management, Los Angeles Dodgers, U.S, PE, NBA, Los Angeles Rams Locations: Washington ,

☆ Harrison Butker: Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes defends player following controversial commencement speech
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Jacob Lev | Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“I’ve known him for seven years,” the two-time NFL MVP said after the team’s organized team activities (OTA’s). Mahomes, 28, reiterated that he didn’t “necessarily agree” with what was said when asked what part of Butker’s speech he disagreed with. Mahomes said Butker is a “good person” despite “not necessarily agreeing” with his comments. “Everybody is from different areas, different religions, different races and we all get along. “Harrison Butker gave a speech in his personal capacity.

Persons: Patrick Mahomes, Harrison Butker, Mahomes, “, ” Mahomes, “ We’re, ”, –, Taylor Swift, “ I’m, I’m, Andy Reid, Butker, Ryan Kang, ” Reid, Reid, Roger Goodell, ” Goodell, “ Harrison Butker, Jonathan Beane Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Benedictine College, ” Chiefs, National Football League’s, NFL Locations: Atchison , Kansas, Nashville, America

☆ Harrison Butker speech: The biggest mistake he made in his controversial commencement comments
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Aj Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —The NFL is distancing itself from controversial comments by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker during a recent commencement address. However, plenty of women (and Taylor Swift fans) have made their feelings plainly known. Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media ahead of Super Bowl LVIII on February 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. Conservative voices have praised Butker’s speech for being “100% correct” and for reflecting his self-professed deep Catholic faith. Feminists and Taylor Swift fans have fired backButker, 28, has been with the Chiefs for seven seasons.

Persons: Harrison Butker, Butker, –, Taylor Swift, “ Harrison Butker, ”, Jonathan Beane, “, —, ” Butker, Isabelle, Robin Alam, Sam McDowell, Swift, Travis Kelce, Taylor, ’ ” Butker, Travis, ” Taylor Swift, Ezra Shaw, Harrison, I’ll, influencers, Elizabeth Keller Butker, Emory University’s, Vicki Chan, Kelce, Roger Goodell, Lisa Guerrero, • Butker, Joe Biden, Andrea Williams, Patrick Mahomes, “ Harrison Butker doesn’t, doesn’t, Yvette Walker, CNN’s Kevin Dotson Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Pride, Benedictine College, NFL, Chiefs, Super Bowl, Kansas City Star, Conservative, San Francisco 49ers, Getty, Emory, Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute, Smith College, Football, Catholic, America Locations: Atchison , Kansas, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Massachusetts

☆ What we learned during the 2024 NFL Draft
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —The 2024 NFL Draft drew to a close on Saturday as 257 players were selected by teams from across the league, all hopeful of a bright career lying before them. The 137 selections between Thursday’s first round and Saturday’s fifth round set a record for the longest drought without a quarterback being picked in NFL Draft history. Other offensive players popularInterest in offensive players was high throughout the draft and it was an especially good few days for wide receivers and offensive linemen. Laiatu Latu was the first defensive pick of the NFL Draft. Irrelevant’Jaylen Key is announced as the final pick of the NFL Draft.

Persons: Caleb Williams, Roger Goodell, Gregory Shamus, Williams, Justin Fields, Jayden Daniels, North Carolina’s Drake Maye, –, Michael Penix Jr, J.J, McCarthy, Bo Nix, Penix, Kirk Cousins, Dale Zanine, Reuters “, ” Cousins, Mike McCartney, Mike Garafolo, “, Kirk, ”, Nix, Carolina’s Spencer Rattler, Thursday’s, Marvin Harrison Jr, Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, WRs, Jeff Lewis, Rome Odunze, Malik Nabers, Xavier Worthy, Patrick Mahomes, Kingsley Suamataia, ” Mahomes, Brett Veach, Oregon WR Troy Franklin, Latu, Laiatu Latu, Ruke Orhorhoro, Quinyon Mitchell, Iowa’s Cooper DeJean, Jalyx Hunt, “ It’s, Howie Roseman, Jeff Roberson, You’ve, Key, I’m, Brock Purdy, “ We’ve, Brock Organizations: CNN, Chicago Bears, USC, New York Jets, NFL, Bears, LSU, Washington, New England Patriots, North, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Falcons, New Falcons, USA, Sports, Reuters, New, New Orleans Saints, ESPN, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Arizona Cardinals, Rome, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Texas WR, Chiefs, BYU, Oregon WR, Ducks, Indianapolis Colts, UCLA, ESPN –, Clemson, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston, ” Eagles, Alabama, Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl Locations: Detroit, Nashville, Alabama, New Orleans, Texas, Oregon, Toledo, California

☆ 2024 NFL Draft: 5 quarterbacks taken in the top 10 of the NFL Draft for the first time ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The 2024 NFL Draft has kicked off with the Chicago Bears selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick on Thursday night. Earlier Thursday, NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said on X 150,000 fans are in attendance at the draft. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 NFL Draft. How to watchThe 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit across three days in the downtown area surrounding the Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Pass-catching game-changersAccording to the NFL’s draft expert Daniel Jeremiah and his rankings of the 2024 draft prospects, three of the four best players are wide receivers, and 12 of the top 50 play the position.

Persons: Caleb Williams, Williams, Roger Goodell, Brian McCarthy, USC’s Williams, Kyler Murray, Tom Pennington, Justin Fields, Jayden Daniels, Daniels, Carolina’s Drake Maye, Maye, Lance Zierlein, shouldn’t, ” Daniels, Jonathan Bachman, Michael Penix Jr, JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix, Daniel Jeremiah, Marvin Harrison Jr, Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, Harrison Jr, Pro Bowler, Carmen Mandato, Zierlein, Rome, LSU’s Malik Nabers, Odunze, Larry Fitzgerald, Nabers, Justin Jefferson, Brian Thomas Jr, Adonai Mitchell, Xavier Worthy, Georgia’s Ladd McConkey Organizations: CNN, Chicago Bears, Bears, Hart, NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, NFL, Heisman, USC, The Bears, Washington, LSU, New England Patriots, UNC, LSU Tigers, Atlanta Falcons, University of Washington, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Michigan, Denver Broncos, Oregon, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Arizona Cardinals, Ohio State, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, of Famer, Getty, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, New, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: Detroit, Baton Rouge, Texas, Carolina, New Orleans, Cleveland, Houston

Charly Triballeau | AFP | Getty ImagesBillionaire donors like Robert Kraft and Leon Cooperman are weighing their support for Columbia University amid rising campus tensions over pro-Palestinian protests. "Columbia is grateful to Mr. Kraft for his years of generosity and service to Columbia," a Columbia spokesperson said in a statement to CNBC. Cooperman and Kraft so far, represent a minority of wealthy Columbia University donors who are speaking out on the protests. CNBC reached out to half a dozen foundations listed by Columbia University as having given at least $1 million to the school since 2014. Students protest in support of Palestinians on Columbia University campus, as protests continue inside and outside the university, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, U.S., April 22, 2024.

Persons: Bruce A Blakeman, Charly Triballeau, Robert Kraft, Leon Cooperman, Kraft, Nemat, Shafik, Roger Goodell, Austin McAfee, Cooperman, James Gorman, Morgan Stanley, David Greenspan, Leon Cooperman Scott Mlyn, University President Shafik, Caitlin Ochs Organizations: Nassau, Columbia University, AFP, Getty, Columbia, New England Patriots, Georgia World, Center, Kraft Group, Foundation, Combat, Kraft Center for Jewish, The Kraft Group, CNBC, Omega Family, Columbia Business School, Slate, CNBC Columbia Students, Justice, New York Police, NYPD, University President, Students, Columbia University campus, Hamas Locations: New York, Columbia, Gaza, Atlanta, Palestine, Israel, Palestinian, New York City, U.S

☆ The NFL is starting a new Christmas tradition and it will change how millions of Americans spend the holiday
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

If that trajectory continues, NFL games on Christmas could be an annual tradition moving forward, and the move could have a huge impact on how millions of Americans spend the holiday. Previously, the NFL only played on Christmas when it fell on one of the traditional days for NFL games — Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. The 2023 Christmas games were three of the 19 most-watched programs on TV last year, according to Nielsen. In March 2023, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told the media that short-week games do not lead to more injuries. On the other hand, CBS aired 107 games in 2023, but only six were national TV games.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Jon Lewis, Lewis, Aaron Ontiveroz, Roger Goodell, Mike Florio, NBC's, Ethan Miller Organizations: Service, NFL, Business, CBS, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Las Vegas Raiders, eventual Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs, Nielsen, Turkey, Sports Media, NBA, Hollywood, NBC's NFL, ESPN, TV, NBC, Fox Locations: Denver

☆ The way NFL games start has drastically changed. Here’s everything you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

This came after owners shook up the rule book by voting to outlaw the controversial ‘hip-drop’ tackle the day prior. Then in 2023, the NFL announced that the returning team would be able to signal for a fair catch to advance to the 25. These alterations – combined with the significant injury risk that the kicking team posed by running at full speed towards the returning team – saw the incentive to return the ball dwindle. Similarly, if the ball goes through and out of the end zone, it will be a touchback to the 30-yard line. “I think it will be a big improvement,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said, according to the league.

Persons: –, Scott Taetsch, it’s, Tyler Scott, You’ve, Punt, Roger Goodell, ” Goodell, ”, “, we’ll, Dameon Pierce, Richard Rodriguez, Dan Campbell Organizations: CNN, NFL, XFL, league’s, of Fame, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, ESPN, Getty Images Detroit Lions

☆ Prince Harry makes surprise appearance at NFL Honors ceremony in Las Vegas, leaving players starstruck
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Prince Harry left players starstruck after making a surprise appearance at the NFL Honors ceremony in Las Vegas on Thursday. Before he announced the award’s recipient, Harry took the time to take some humorous jabs at the differences between American and British sports. “Oh man,” Heyward said on stage. Prince freaking Harry. That’s Prince Harry!”Keegan-Michael Key, Heyward and Prince Harry pose for a photo after the Pittsburgh Steelers DT won the Man of the Year award.

Persons: Prince Harry, Duke, Sussex, Harry, “, ”, let’s, Cameron Heyward, ” Heyward, Prince, Man, That’s Prince Harry ! ” Keegan, Michael Key, Heyward, Todd Rosenberg, I’ve, “ I’ve, I’m, “ Cameron, Roger Goodell, Walter Payton, King Charles III Organizations: CNN, NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Steelers DT, Steeler, Foundation, Walter Payton NFL Locations: Las Vegas, British, Pittsburgh

In fact, football wasn't even on her radar when Norma Hunt returned from Ireland, where she had spent a year on a Rotary Club scholarship. Norma Hunt was never going to be the passive wife of a sports tycoon, though. Lamar Hunt died in 2006 at the age of 74, and Clark Hunt took over the leadership of the Chiefs franchise. Norma Hunt became an astute businesswoman, every bit as savvy as her husband, the son of an oil magnate. “You know, they both loved the game," Clark Hunt said, ”and my dad obviously had such a huge impact on the game in so many different ways.

Persons: HENDERSON, Clark Hunt, Lamar Hunt, —, Norma Hunt, Clark, I'm, “ It's, ” Hunt, “, Norma Hunt's, Norma, Roger Goodell, Michael Jordan, ”, Andy Reid, Ford, Mark Donovan, ‘ Norma, it's, Donovan, Daniel —, FC Dallas —, ” Clark Hunt, Hunt, Pete Rozelle Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Super, Kansas City, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, AFC, NFL, Rotary Club, Dallas Texans, AFL, Chicago Bulls, NBA, Ford, Arrowhead, MLS, FC Dallas, T, FIFA Locations: Nev, Miami, Arizona, Ireland, Innsbruck, Austria, lockstep, North America, Bidwell, California, Sonoma County, Kansas City, ”, Kansas, Arrowhead, Dallas

☆ Uber's CEO confirms 'the Taylor Swift effect' is very real
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewYes, "the Taylor Swift effect" is real. "Uber definitely ups its game for Taylor when she comes to town," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a Wednesday interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box." AdvertisementUber isn't the only company to make note of the "Taylor Swift effect." Not every company is happy with the Taylor Swift hype, however, Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said in October that consumer spending on Swift's concerts may be lowering her company's profits. "When you're talking about billions of trips, we're almost at 10 billion trips, you know Taylor Swift is a positive but it's not enough to show in the overall trends," he said, discussing Uber's fourth-quarter earnings.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift, Taylor, Uber, Dara Khosrowshahi, Khosrowshahi, Swift, Travis Kelce, Roger Goodell, Corie Barry, Barry Organizations: Service, Uber, Business, Bank of America, Mastercard, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, CBS, Chiefs, AFC Championship, Ravens, Bills, Swift Locations: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, we're

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles will be the host team for the NFL's first regular-season game in Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6 — a day after the 2024 season opener, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday. Goodell made news when he said the Eagles will play in Sao Paolo against a to-be-named opponent. It’ll be the first time in 54 years the NFL has played a game on Friday night of its opening weekend. The game will be played at the Corinthians Arena, home to Brazilian soccer team SC Corinthians. The Eagles’ opponent, along with the kickoff time, will be announced closer to when the 2024 schedule is revealed this spring.

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