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☆ Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, Jimmy Fallon join TGL New York Golf Club investor group
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's new golf league, TGL, is getting some fresh star power representing the Big Apple. Cohen Private Ventures, the family office of Steve Cohen, announced on Thursday that Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, CC Sabathia, Michael Strahan, John McEnroe and Jimmy Fallon are joining the New York Golf Club's investor group as limited partners. Cohen, who also owns Major League Baseball's New York Mets, acquired the rights to the New York Golf team last September. TGL is the new primetime, high-tech golf league launched by Woods, McIlroy and Golf Channel executive Mike McCarley. Former New York Yankees star Jeter told CNBC he was drawn to the investment opportunity because it combines his passion for golf and his love of New York.

Persons: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy's, Steve Cohen, Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, Michael Strahan, John McEnroe, Jimmy Fallon, Cohen, Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young, Manning, TGL, Woods, McIlroy, Mike McCarley, Stephen Curry, Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Durant, Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Josh Allen, Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Jeter, NYGC Organizations: Big Apple, Cohen Private Ventures, New, FedEx, Major League Baseball's New York Mets, New York Golf, CNBC, Former New York Giants, Golf Channel, PGA Tour, ESPN, National Basketball Association, MLB, National Football League, Former New York Yankees Locations: York, Palm Beach , Florida, TGL, New York, New

☆ TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ headed for ESPN and ABC after Warner Bros. Discovery settlement
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Alex Sherman | Alex Sherman Covers Media For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Warner Bros. Warner Bros. The settlement with Warner Bros. Discovery, announced Monday, as well as a separate agreement between Warner Bros. The agreement also extends a partnership between NBA Digital and TNT Sports for five seasons that allows the NBA to engage Warner Bros.

Persons: —, Comcast’s, Turner, ”, Ernie Johnson Jr, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, “, Adam Silver, Max, Hulu, Venu that’s, David Zaslav, Silver Organizations: Warner Bros, Discovery, National Basketball Association, Warner Bros . Discovery, NBA, — Disney, Amazon, WNBA, CNBC, ESPN, Turner Sports, TNT, Disney, Comcast, TNT Sports, Nordic, NBA Digital, ABC, College Football, Warner Brothers Discovery Locations: U.S, Poland, Latin America, Brazil, Mexico

☆ WBD to settle NBA broadcast rights suit, move ‘Inside the NBA’ to ESPN and ABC
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

WBD filed the lawsuit against the NBA in July after the league signed new broadcast rights deals with Disney, Amazon and NBC collectively worth $76 billion. WBD will also receive the rights to broadcast live NBA games in northern Europe and Latin America for the next 11 years, the person said. WBD is also expected to announce it has signed a multi-year licensing deal with Disney, the person familiar with the matter said. Under the agreement, “Inside the NBA” will air exclusively on ESPN and ABC starting next season. WBD also plans to develop a sports spin-off of the “Inside the NBA” program, they said.

Persons: WBD, Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal — Organizations: New, New York CNN, Warner Bros, Discovery, NBA, Disney, TNT, CNN, NBC, Wall Street, ESPN, ABC, TNT Sports, Netflix, Big, College Football Locations: New York, Europe, America

☆ WNBA star Cameron Brink says she saves 90% of her income: 'I don't want to be working forever'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

While some athletes celebrate their first big paycheck with a splurge — NFL star Travis Kelce dropped $10,000 on a limited-edition pair of sneakers, Shaquille O'Neal spent $150,000 on a Mercedes Benz — WNBA star Cameron Brink hasn't touched hers. Brinks says she's saved about 90% of her total earnings from her first year in the league, adding that the WNBA isn't the principal driver of her income. "I want to ensure that I'm setting myself up for a comfortable lifestyle down the line because I definitely don't want to be working forever." Brink, who in college signed an endorsement deal with New Balance to become the brand's first female basketball player, had an NIL valuation topping $200,000 while at Stanford University, Sports Illustrated reports. In a league where player salaries are still as low as they are, such sponsorships can make all the difference.

Persons: Travis Kelce, Shaquille O'Neal, Cameron Brink, Caitlin Clark —, Brinks, she's, Brink, Taylor, Steph Curry, Armour, Chase Organizations: NFL, Benz, WNBA, Los Angeles Sparks, CNBC, Stanford University, Sports, Women's, Basketball Players, Vogue Business, Golden State Warriors

☆ Decision day: Oregon tops season’s first College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( David Close | Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Much to the delight of Oregonians, sans Beavers supporters, the College Football Playoff (CFP) committee chose the Ducks as the nation’s top team in the first edition of this season’s rankings. Video Ad Feedback CNN's Andy Scholes explains the new, updated playoff format -- expanding from four teams to 12. CFP’s Top 25 rankings were the committee’s first of the season, while the Associated Press (AP) poll and coaches’ poll have been running since the preseason. Oregon dispatched Michigan, last season’s national champion, this past weekend and is heavily favored to defeat Maryland (4-4) on Saturday. 4 in the CFP poll.

Persons: Warde Manuel, Andy Scholes, Manuel, Curt Cignetti, Shaquille O’Neal Organizations: CNN, Beavers, College Football, Ducks, Big, Ohio State, SEC, Georgia, ESPN, CFP, CFP’s, Associated Press, Oregon, . Oregon, Maryland, . University of Miami, Hurricanes, ACC, Georgia Tech, UGA, Jackets, Canes, Hoosiers Locations: Ohio, Oregon, Alabama, Michigan, at, Atlanta, Indiana

“Joe Biden should be ashamed of himself, if he knows what he’s even doing,” Trump said from the garbage truck. Former President Donald Trump held a press conference from inside a garbage truck at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport on Wednesday. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-California, attended the Harris rally after stumping on the trail with Baldwin. He sidestepped a question about Biden’s remarks on Tuesday and Trump’s garbage truck gag response, saying he wasn’t focused on the matter. But to Harris supporters, Trump’s outrage over Biden’s comments rang hollow.

Persons: Trump, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Biden, Harris, Hillary Clinton, Puerto Rico ”, Tony Hinchcliffe, “ Joe Biden, ” Trump, Donald Trump, Chip Somodevilla, Brett Favre, “, ”, Favre, Elon Musk, “ I’m, ” Harris, Tony Evers, Sen, Tammy Baldwin, Gracie Abrams —, Abrams, Mumford, Walz, ” Kamala Harris, Morry Gash, Adam Schiff, Baldwin, Schiff, wasn’t, Charles Franklin, Linda Gator, “ You’ve, he’s, Cyrus Obut, ” Obut Organizations: University of Wisconsin, Trump, White, Madison, Green Bay Austin, Green, Green Bay Packers, Gov, Sons, Badgers, Harris, NBC News, Washington , D.C, Marquette University Law School, Marquette Law Locations: GREEN, Wis, —, Green Bay, Madison, battlegrounds, . Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Puerto Rico, North Carolina, Green, Mississippi, United States, Gaza, California, Washington ,, Sheboygan

☆ CNBC Sport: Adam Silver speaks exclusively, and TKO makes a big bet
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Alex Sherman | In Alex-Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +21 min

The latter two are new partners (new-ish, at least – NBC is back after losing NBA rights in 2002 ). Warner Bros. Warner Bros. On the record With NBA Commissioner Adam Silver... Silver spoke to me about a lot of issues. Warner Bros.

Persons: Alex Sherman, Adam Silver, Mark Shapiro, we're, Silver, Max, David Zaslav, Luis Silberwasser, Zaslav, Silberwasser, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, divisiveness, we've, We're, David Stern, Chris Paul, CNBC's Jessica Golden, Gabrielle Fonrouge, Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi, CNBC's Lillian Rizzo, You've, Hurricane Milton, CNBC's Contessa Brewer, Jessica Golden, SeatGeek, Joe Biden Biden, Caitlin Clark, Goldin, LeBron James, Bronny James, Greg Rosenstein, Ari Emanuel, Brendan Mcdermid, Comcast's Organizations: CNBC, WWE, UFC, Endeavor Group, Endeavor, Professional Bull Riders, IMG, Ryder, FIFA, NFL, English Premier League, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, PBR, NBA, Warner Bros, Disney, Comcast, NBC, Discovery, Big Tech, TNT Sports, Amazon, TNT, Turner Sports, Discovery Communications, Warner Brothers Discovery, Inside, Sony, Los Angeles Lakers, CNBC Sport, Nike, WNBA, MLS, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Twitter, New York Liberty, Indiana, Basketball Players, CBA, Hockey League, NHL, Lululemon, New York Stock Exchange, Reuters Locations: U.S, Hurricane, Tampa , Florida, underwhelmed, New York City

But Harris faces ongoing challenges in finding Muslim and Arab community leaders willing to publicly embrace her and risk blowback from their own constituents angered by the continued U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza and Southern Lebanon. Most Muslims have been reliable Democratic voters in recent years. How could you support a genocidal candidate?’” Osama Siblani, the publisher of the Dearborn, Michigan-based Arab American News, said of Harris endorsers. Stein’s vice presidential running mate, Butch Ware, a left-wing Muslim professor who has celebrated Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack, said Muslims who support Harris will burn in hell for it. “Throughout her career, Vice President Harris has been steadfast in her support of our country’s diverse Muslim community,” said Nasrina Bargzie, the campaign’s director of Muslim and Arab American outreach.

Persons: Mohammed Hassan, Kamala Harris ’, “, ‘, ’ ” Hassan, Hassan, Harris, “ They’re, They’re, ’, Osama Siblani, Harris endorsers, Siblani, ” Siblani, they’ve, Keith Ellison, Illhan Omar, Rashida, Trump, ”, Donald Trump, Ruwa Romman, Joe Biden’s, Romman, ” Romman, Jill Stein, Stein, Butch Ware, Nimrod, Pharoh, Caesar, Yazid, Hudhayfah Ahmad, Biden, Harris ’, Ro Khanna, Kamala Harris, ” “ We’re, ’ ”, Jim Zogby, Zogby, Hubert Humphrey, Lyndon Johnson’s, Walz, Biden —, Benjamin Netanyahu, Nasrina Bargzie Organizations: Michigan, Democratic, Arab America PAC, Harris, Democratic National Convention, Democrats, American Democrat, Georgia State Rep, Israel, National Arab American Convention, Green Party, Trump, Abandon, ”, Arab American Institute, longtime Democratic National Committee, Democratic Convention, Democrat, Washington Locations: Hamtramck , Michigan, Michigan, U.S, Gaza, Southern Lebanon, Dearborn , Michigan, Dearborn, Lebanese American, South, Minnesota, Palestinian, Hamtramck, Israel, Vietnam, Monaco, Selma , Alabama, Arab American

☆ 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

☆ Robert Kraft, professional sports leagues join forces with campaign against antisemitism
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Robert Kraft, Founder of the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism (FCAS), Lights the Empire State Building to Stand Up to Jewish Hate and All Hate on October 7, 2024 in New York City. The biggest names in sports are joining forces in a new campaign to combat antisemitism. The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, founded by Kraft, says 10% of U.S. adult males are blatantly prejudiced against Jewish people and tend to be outspoken about it. Kraft founded the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism in 2019 to help address the rising hate against Jews in the United States. In June, he announced a $1 million donation to Yeshiva University to cover tuition for Jewish students who wish to transfer.

Persons: Robert Kraft, Billie Jean King, Shaquille O'Neal, Jim Harbaugh, Doc Rivers, Joe Torre, Ryan Blaney, Candace Parker, Kraft Organizations: Foundation, Combat, New England Patriots, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, National Basketball Association, National Football League, National Women's Soccer League, NASCAR, Defamation League, The Foundation, Kraft, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Columbia University, Yeshiva University Locations: New York City, U.S, Israel, United States, mater

☆ Mark Zuckerberg just turned Porsche's minivan concept into a reality. Sort of.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Chan's car was retrofitted into what's likely the only Porsche minivan in existence. AdvertisementMark Zuckerberg's garage just got an update: a Porsche 911 GT3 with a touring package and, for his wife, Priscilla Chan, a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT … minivan? Priscilla wanted a minivan, so I've been designing something I'm pretty sure should exist: a Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Minivan," he wrote. "Threw in a manual GT3 Touring to make it his and hers." Before options, the 911 GT3 Touring cost $164,650, he wrote.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Porsches, Priscilla Chan, —, Mark Zuckerberg's, Priscilla, Zuckerberg, Justin Bieber, Shaquille O'Neal, Angus Fitton, Fitton, West Coast Customs spokespeople, Chan, Pagani Organizations: Porsche, Service, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, West Coast Customs, Turbo, Acura TSX, Honda, Business, BI Locations: California, Italian

Former President Barack Obama is wading into the Senate race in Michigan, endorsing Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin and starring in a new ad for her as some voters start to receive absentee ballots in the critical state. It’s the first time this election that voters will see a Senate ad from Obama as Democrats try to keep hold of the chamber, where they hold a 51-49 advantage. In the new ad, called “Make You Proud,” Obama underscores Slotkin’s national security experience before she represented Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. “In the Situation Room, Elissa delivered national security briefings on some of the toughest issues we were dealing with. That’s why I sent Elissa to negotiate on my behalf because she understood when to compromise and when to stand firm,” Obama says in the ad.

Persons: Barack Obama, Elissa Slotkin, Obama, Mike Rogers, Democratic Sen, Debbie Stabenow, ” Obama, Elissa, Harris, Governor Walz, ” Eric Schultz, Obama’s, “, Rogers, Donald Trump, Joe Biden Organizations: Senate, Democratic, GOP, Michigan’s, Congressional District, “, ”, White, U.S . Senate, Representatives Locations: Michigan

Beloved finger-wagging Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo, one of basketball's most feared shot blockers, died of brain cancer, the NBA announced on Monday. Dikembe Mutombo playing for the Georgetown Hoyas in Landover, Md., on Jan. 1, 1991. The future Hall of Fame coach, who developed future NBA big man Patrick Ewing and had Alonzo Mourning on campus, convinced Mutombo to turn his attention to the hardwood. Mutombo parlayed his Georgetown play into becoming the fourth overall pick of the Denver Nuggets in the 1991 NBA Draft. "Other than what he has accomplished on the basketball court, I think he was even better off the court."

Persons: Mutombo, Dikembe, Mitchell Layton, Marie Mutombo, ”, Adam Silver, Silver, Mukamba Jean Jacques Wamutombo, John Thompson, Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning, parlayed, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Joel Embiid Organizations: of Fame, NBA, Georgetown Hoyas, Getty, Democratic, NBC News, Georgetown University, Georgetown, Denver Nuggets, Big East Conference, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe, 76ers Locations: Denver , Atlanta, Philadelphia , New Jersey , New York, Houston, Landover, Md, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, Cameroon

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The dozens of bomb threats and the onslaught of public attention that has befallen a small Ohio city since President Donald Trump and others pushed the false claim that Haitian migrants were stealing and eating pets has children living in fear, worried parents said Thursday. A U.S. flag is displayed on Sept. 16, 2024 in Springfield, Ohio. Luke Sharrett / Getty Images“I really feel bad for the Haitian children, because they’re here for an education,” Moore said. That’s not right, that my daughter has to be fearful,” Springfield parent Martin McWhorter said. “Why are you messing with my baby?”McWhorter said his daughter’s school was a target of the bomb threats and lamented that what had been a small, peaceful city now doesn’t feel safe.

Persons: Donald Trump, “ They’re, ” John Michael Moore, Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump’s, Sen, JD Vance, hasn’t, Luke Sharrett, ” Moore, “, that’s, That’s, ”, Martin McWhorter, ” McWhorter, Melanie Flax Wilt, we’ve, Wilt, Pierre, ” Pierre, Isaac Mackey, Sharice Otieno, couldn’t, ” Otieno, Otieno Organizations: Commission, NBC News, Walmart Locations: SPRINGFIELD , Ohio, Ohio, Springfield, U.S, Springfield , Ohio, ” Springfield, Clark, Haitian, Springfield from Florida, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indiana, Florida

PARIS — Steph Curry's late-game heroics and a lightning-fast American transition attack denied France its storybook basketball ending Saturday night. The United States consistently cashed in French turnovers and misses into fastbreak points and Curry scored a team-high 24 points in a 98-87 American win in the men’s basketball gold medal game. Curry gave the Bercy Arena fans his "night, night" taunt after the final, dagger jumper. The four-time NBA champ Curry said the gold medal is something he'll always cherish. He's now among nine players who can boast of having a NBA championship ring, regular season MVP honor, finals MVP award and an Olympic gold medal.

Persons: PARIS, Steph Curry's, Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, LeBron James, he'll, “ I’ve, Olympian Curry, didn't, “, ”, James, Durant, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O’Neal, Nicole Jokic’s, Jokic Organizations: United, Bercy Arena, NBC, America, Golden State Warriors, NBA, Team USA, Serbia Locations: France, United States, U.S, He's, Kobe, Germany, Serbia

☆ Charles Barkley cancels his retirement plans, says he’ll stay with TNT Sports for long term
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Charles Barkley isn’t ready to retire just yet. TNT Sports and the NBA hall of famer announced Tuesday that they had reaffirmed a long-term commitment as the network’s parent company, Warner Bros. My heart is full with joy and gratitude.”But in a statement Tuesday, Barkley walked back his retirement plans, saying he would continue working with TNT Sports for the remainder of his 10-year contract. WBD is the parent company of TNT and CNN. While WBD takes the NBA to court over its broadcast rights, the company has been working to strengthen its live sports portfolio.

Persons: Charles Barkley isn’t, Barkley, ”, ” Barkley, “, I’ve, “ I’m, ” Luis Silberwasser, Charles ’, Roland, Charles, Barkley —, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal —, WBD, NBCUniversal Organizations: New, New York CNN, TNT Sports, NBA, famer, Warner Bros, TNT, College Football, Garros, NASCAR, BIG EAST, Mountain, CNN, Disney, French, ESPN, Football Locations: New York, Mountain West

☆ WBD sues NBA over league’s rejection of broadcast matching rights
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Discovery has filed a lawsuit against the NBA after the league rejected its matching offer to broadcast the league’s games for the next decade, ending the media company’s four-decade relationship with the NBA. “Given the NBA’s unjustified rejection of our matching of a third-party offer, we have taken legal action to enforce our rights,” a WBD spokesperson said in a statement. But the league said WBD “did not match the terms” of its deal with Amazon. While WBD maintains the rights to the NCAA March Madness tournament, along with the MLB, NHL and NASCAR, the NBA remains crucial to the media conglomerate. The cable channel TNT has built a programming slate around the NBA games, most notably the highly rated “Inside the NBA” show featuring Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal.

Persons: “, Max, ” Mike Bass, ” Adam Silver, WBD “, Warner, WBD, Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, ”, I’m, ” Barkley Organizations: New, New York CNN, Warner Bros, Discovery, NBA, Amazon, Disney, TNT, Amazon Prime, ABC, ESPN, CNN, Netflix, NCAA, MLB, NHL, NASCAR Locations: New York, New York County, United States, WBD

☆ ‘It just sucks’: Charles Barkley lashes out at NBA choosing Amazon over TNT
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

I’m not sure TNT ever had a chance.”“TNT matched the money, but the league knows Amazon and these tech companies are the only ones willing to pay for the rights when they double in the future,” Barkley added. It just sucks.”The comments came after the NBA on Wednesday rejected an offer from Warner Bros. Discovery to match Amazon’s $1.8 billion per year bid to carry the league’s games starting with the 2025-26 season. The decision set up a potential legal showdown between the NBA and WBD, the parent company of TNT and CNN, which maintains it has matching rights to any broadcast offer. “These partners will distribute our content across a wide range of platforms and help transform the fan experience over the next decade.”

Persons: Charles Barkley, Barkley, “, I’m, ”, ” Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, WBD, Max, ” Adam Silver Organizations: New, New York CNN, NBA, TNT, Wednesday, Warner Bros, WBD, CNN, TNT Sports ’, Amazon, Disney Locations: New York, United States

☆ NBA says Amazon will be its new media partner, rebuffing Warner Bros. Discovery attempt to match deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

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Persons: Luka, Warner, Turner, NBCUniversal, Discovery's Turner, Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal Organizations: Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, National Basketball Association, Warner Bros, Amazon, NBA, Disney, Turner Sports, TNT, Discovery, Amazon Prime, Comcast, Discovery's Turner Sports, Warner Bros . Discovery Locations: Boston

☆ Warner Bros. Discovery notifies NBA it will match Amazon’s $1.8 billion offer to carry league games
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

A person familiar with the matter confirmed WBD’s matching offer Monday was for Amazon’s bid, which includes regular season and playoff games. It’s unclear if the NBA will accept or reject WBD’s offer, which the league intended for a streaming partner. The showdown over the NBA rights comes as legacy media companies struggle to retain audiences, with viewers opting to leave cable bundles behind in favor of cheaper, on-demand content. The cable channel TNT has built a programming slate around the NBA games, most notably the highly rated “Inside the NBA” show featuring Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal. Asked last week about the fate of WBD’s broadcast rights, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver told reporters, “I don’t know yet.”“Much of it is outside my control,” he added.

Persons: ’ signoff, WBD, “ We’ve, ”, Turner Sports ’, Charles Barkley, ” Barkley, “, I’m, Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, Adam Silver Organizations: New, New York CNN, Warner Bros, Discovery, TNT Sports, NBA, Disney, NBC, Amazon Prime, NBA’s, Governors, TNT, Amazon, Turner Sports, ESPN, Football, Netflix, NCAA, MLB, NHL, NASCAR Locations: New York

☆ Pat Williams: Orlando Magic co-founder dies at 84
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams has died at the age of 84, the NBA team announced in a news release on Wednesday. He helped the city of Orlando land an NBA team which became official in 1987 and the team began their inaugural season two years later. He served as the general manager of the Magic until 1996 when he was promoted to team senior vice president. Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE/Getty Images“Pat Williams simply brought magic to Orlando,” team chairman Dan DeVos and CEO Alex Martins said in a joint statement. Armed with his ever-present optimism and unparalleled energy, he was an incredible visionary who helped transform the world of sports in multiple ways.”General Manager Pat Williams of the Orlando Magic smiles after receiving the No.

Persons: Pat Williams, Williams, “, ” Williams, Jennifer Pottheiser, Dan DeVos, Alex Martins, DeVos, Martins, Orlando Magic, Shaquille O'Neal, Bruce Bennett, Ruth Organizations: CNN, Orlando Magic, NBA, Philadelphia 76ers, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, 76ers, ”, Wake Forest University, Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame, Demon Deacons baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Miami Marlins, Florida State League, Miami, Spartanburg, Phillies, Minor League Executive, The Sporting Locations: Orlando, Secaucus , New Jersey, S.C

☆ NBA sends media terms to Warner Bros. Discovery, officially starting five-day match period
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Nathaniel S. Butler | National Basketball Association | Getty ImagesWith National Basketball Association media rights approaching final form, Warner Bros. The league has sent official terms of its proposed new media rights contacts to Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Warner Bros.

Persons: Jaylen Brown, Nathaniel S, Butler, Comcast's, Discovery's Turner, Max, Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal, Barkley Organizations: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, National Basketball Association, Getty, Warner Bros, Discovery, TNT, Disney, WNBA, CNBC, Amazon, NBA, Warner Bros . Discovery, Discovery's Turner Sports, Max, Amazon's Locations: Boston

☆ Charles Barkley to retire from TV after next year, ‘no matter what happens’ with TNT
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Jenna West | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Amid an uncertain future for NBA coverage on TNT, Charles Barkley said he will retire from TV after next year. “I have made the decision myself, no matter what happens, next year is going to be my last year on television,” Barkley said on NBA TV after Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. The NBA Hall of Famer said he’s spoken with other networks and plans to stay with TNT until he retires. “I really love TNT, all the people who work here, NBA Television. NBC is the favorite for the final share of TV rights.

Persons: Charles Barkley, “, ” Barkley, he’s, there’s, Dan Patrick, ”, Discovery’s, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, Barkley, Mitchell Layton Organizations: NBA, TNT, of Famer, NBA Television, ESPN, Amazon, Athletic, NBC, Warner Bros, “, CBS Sports, Getty

☆ Shaquille O'Neal says the stakes are high for Reebok as it eyes a return to basketball: 'If this doesn't work, everyone's leaving'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Legends of the game like Allen Iverson, Dominique Wilkins, and Shaquille O'Neal all sported Reeboks. The brand has now partnered with O'Neal to try to regain its status in the sport. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But fast-forward to 2024, and Reebok finds itself a long way behind the likes of Nike, Adidas, and Jordan. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Allen Iverson, Dominique Wilkins, Shaquille O'Neal, O'Neal, —, Dee, Allen Iverson's Organizations: Reebok, Service, Reebok Pumps, Nike, Adidas, Business Locations: Jordan

☆ Reebok Isn’t a ‘Hobby’ for Shaquille O’Neal
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Scott Cacciola | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Mr. Krinsky told his audience that Shaquille O’Neal, the new president of Reebok’s soon-to-be-resuscitated basketball division, had been hoping to attend. But in lieu of being there in person, Mr. O’Neal had sent along a prerecorded video message. But as soon as the video ended, Mr. O’Neal appeared in person — surprise! He greeted the crowd and soon joined Mr. Krinsky for a Q. and A. that the chief executive figured would be light and breezy. But Mr. O’Neal, as he often does, had other plans.

Persons: Todd Krinsky, Krinsky, Shaquille O’Neal, Reebok’s, O’Neal Organizations: Reebok, Artists, Humanity Locations: Boston, Atlanta

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