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☆ NFL Thursday Night Football: D’Andre Swift runs over Minnesota Vikings in Philadelphia Eagles win as Justin Jefferson makes history
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —D’Andre Swift put in a dominant performance as the Philadelphia Eagles punished an error-prone Minnesota Vikings on Thursday in 34-28 win. However, between Swift and quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Eagles were able to find enough explosive plays to keep Minnesota at bay. The Vikings’ quarterback was hit 10 times, including two sacks. “And our staff, we need to go back and continue to find ways to re-emphasize how important it is when you have the football in your hands playing for the Minnesota Vikings. Sue Ogrocki/AP Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Deven Thompkins runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of a 20-17 win against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Persons: CNN — D’Andre Swift, Swift, LeSean McCoy, ”, Nick Sirianni, “, Jalen, DeVonta Smith, Kirk Cousins, Terrell Edmunds, Fletcher Cox, Derik Hamilton, Kevin O’Connell, we’ve, ” O’Connell, I’ve, we’re, Aaron Rodgers, Leonard Floyd, Rodgers, Elsa, Christian McCaffrey, Justin K, Hayden Hurst, Richie Grant, Dale Zanine, Jakobi Meyers, Denver Broncos CB Damarri Mathis, Ron Chenoy, Joe Burrow, Grant Delpit, Sue Ogrocki, Deven Thompkins, Nick Wosika, JK Scott, Kirby Lee, Zay Flowers, Randy Litzinger, TJ Watt, Brock Purdy, Matt Freed, Patrick Mahomes, Jay Biggerstaff, Justin Jefferson, Jefferson, Odell Beckham Jr, Darius Slay, Michael Owens Organizations: CNN, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, Eagles, Philadelphia, Detroit Lions, Research, Vikings, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, NFL, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Acrisure, Getty Images Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, Benz, Falcons, USA, Network, Reuters Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos CB, Raiders, Reuters, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, US Bank, Los Angeles Chargers, JK, Miami Dolphins, Chargers, Dolphins, Reuters Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Baltimore, Texans, Getty Images Pittsburgh Steelers, Niners, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Minneapolis, Missouri

☆ Kevin Hart's tequila brand strikes deal with Philadelphia Eagles as spirits push deeper into sports
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Frank Holland | In Frank-Holland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

When the Philadelphia Eagles kick off their home opener on Thursday Night Football, the NFL team will also start a new sponsorship deal with Gran Coramino, the luxury tequila brand co-founded by comedian, entrepreneur and Philadelphia native Kevin Hart. Hart told CNBC's Frank Holland in an exclusive interview about the agreement. The Eagles hope to seize on the recent success of celebrity spirits brands, and a rise in tequila sales, as many U.S. drinkers drop beer in favor of liquor. Hart told CNBC, "It's a massive win! In recent years, spirits brands have made a push into sports sponsorships with the major American leagues.

Persons: Kevin Hart, Hart, CNBC's Frank Holland, Gran Coramino, Brian Napoli, Jalen, I've, Jaegermeister, Hennessey, Rick Pineda, Jean Baptiste Descours, Hennessy Organizations: Philadelphia Eagles, NFL, Gran Coramino, Philadelphia, Eagles, Lincoln Financial, Global Brands, Corporate, Kansas City Chiefs, CNBC, Budweiser, Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers, Sports, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, NBA, Spirits, Diageo Locations: Philadelphia, Gran

☆ An N.F.L. Stadium Brings Sports Betting Inside
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Jenny Vrentas | More About Jenny Vrentas | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Since a Supreme Court ruling in 2018 opened the door for more states to greenlight sports gambling, the N.F.L. issued its most extensive set of penalties for violations of its gambling policy. Nine players in the past four years — including one Commanders player — have received at least season-long bans for betting on N.F.L. This diverges from other professional leagues such as Major League Baseball, which prohibits only betting on baseball games or illegal betting. Commanders left tackle Charles Leno Jr. said he doesn’t like talking about the gambling policy because he’s wary of saying something that could get him in trouble.

Persons: Roger Goodell, —, Charles Leno Jr, Leno, “, ” Organizations: Caesars Entertainment, MGM, Harbor, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, N.F.L, Major League Baseball Locations: FanDuel

The data records the amount of times the company was called on to verify a customer’s location. Legal sports betting is operational in 35 states plus Washington, D.C., up from 31 at the start of last year's season. Political Cartoons View All 1154 Images“Consumer awareness around the security and fairness of legal online betting platforms has played a pivotal role in the responsible growth of the industry," said GeoComply co-founder and CEO Anna Sainsbury. It recorded attempts — ultimately unsuccessful because would-be bettors were in states where it is not legal — to place bets with sports books in other states. The report also showed how popular in-play betting has become, in which customers place a bet while a game is already in progress.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Doug Pederson has known Andy Reid for nearly 30 years. He spent seven years coaching under Reid in Philadelphia (2009-12) and then Kansas City (2013-15). They’ll share the field for the third time in 10 months when Pederson and the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) host Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs (0-1) on Sunday. “It’s really important for us to approach it that way and see how we respond.”Pederson won’t mention either Kansas City loss this week. We focus on the future, focus on the present and trying to get better.”___AP Sports Writer David Skretta in Kansas City contributed to this report.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Given another chance, Chris Jones acknowledged Wednesday that he would have changed the way he approached his holdout with the Kansas City Chiefs, which the All-Pro defensive tackle carried through the offseason, training camp and preseason right through their season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions. It wasn't exactly a view he enjoyed, either, as Kansas City stumbled to a 21-20 loss. “I don't want to go back and forth during the season,” Jones said. Chris is not only a great player but a great person in the locker room,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said.

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☆ What we learned from Week 1 of 2023 NFL season
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Week 1 of the new NFL season is in books and there are no shortage of talking points. This year’s influx of rookies made their first steps in the NFL over the weekend with varying success. Most notably was the serious-looking injury suffered by Aaron Rodgers on his New York Jets debut on Monday Night Football. It is the second serious injury Dobbins has suffered in his short NFL career after he tore his ACL, ruling him out of the 2021 season entirely. Matt Durisko/APAlso, can Zach Wilson – who was relegated to the Jets’ bench after Rodgers’ arrival – maintain a playoff push?

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CNN —New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss the rest of the 2023 NFL season after suffering a complete tear of his left Achilles tendon, according to multiple sources. CNN has reached out to the Jets and Rodgers’ representatives for details. He was attended to by Jets medical staff before being helped off the field at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, making his debut with the New York Jets, is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd. The Jets built absolutely everything in their team, in their season, the entire organization shaped around Aaron Rodgers and he deserved it.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Robert Saleh, Leonard Floyd, Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Elsa, Christian McCaffrey, Justin K, Hayden Hurst, Richie Grant, Dale Zanine, Jakobi Meyers, Denver Broncos CB Damarri Mathis, Ron Chenoy, Joe Burrow, Grant Delpit, Sue Ogrocki, Deven Thompkins, Nick Wosika, JK Scott, Kirby Lee, Zay Flowers, Randy Litzinger, TJ Watt, Brock Purdy, Matt Freed, Patrick Mahomes, Jay Biggerstaff, Zach Wilson, Xavier Gipson, Mike Greenberg, Seth Wenig, ” Greenberg, ” Organizations: CNN, New York Jets, Jets, ” Jets, Buffalo Bills, Bills, MetLife, NFL, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Acrisure, Getty Images Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, Benz, Falcons, USA, Network, Reuters Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos CB, Raiders, Reuters, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, US Bank, Los Angeles Chargers, JK, Miami Dolphins, Chargers, Dolphins, Reuters Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Baltimore, Texans, Getty Images Pittsburgh Steelers, Niners, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, ESPN Locations: East Rutherford , New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minneapolis, Missouri, New York City , Washington, DC, Shanksville , Pennsylvania

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are trending toward having at least one of their missing All-Pros on Sunday in Jacksonville. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that tight end Travis Kelce, who hyperextended his knee in practice last week, has been progressing in his recovery. "Travis is getting better," Reid said. There were spurts of good and there were spurts of not-so good, and we were in position to win the game.

Persons: Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, Reid, Rick Burkholder, Travis, “, Patrick Mahomes, Kadarius Toney, Brian Branch, Noah Gray, Blake Bell, We'll, ” Reid, it's, Chris Jones, Jason, Michael Katz, Jones, ”, Brett Organizations: KANSAS CITY, The Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Lions, NFL, Kansas City, Jaguars Locations: KANSAS, Mo, The, Jacksonville, Detroit, Indianapolis

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs signed Chris Jones to a new one-year contract Monday, which should end the All-Pro defensive tackle's holdout and could mean he will be back on the field when they visit the Jacksonville Jaguars for Week 2. The Chiefs did not disclose terms, but a source told The Associated Press no years were added to his four-year, $80 million deal, which was due to expire. In his only public statement, Jones said: "Hopefully it gets worked out. It's always been my goal to be a Kansas City Chief for life.

Persons: Chris Jones, Jones, Chris, he’s, Brett Veach, “ He’s, Veach, Jason, Michael Katz, Andy Reid, ” Veach, Katz, ” Jones, Nick Bosa, Micah Parsons, Ronald McDonald, It's, I’ve, Aaron Donald, Dexter Lawrence, Daron Payne, Jeffrey Simmons, Quinnen Williams, “ I’ve, “ I’ll, ” Organizations: KANSAS CITY, The Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, Chiefs, Associated Press, ” Chiefs, Super Bowl, Kansas City, Detroit, 49ers, Cowboys, Charities, Kansas City Chief, Rams, Giants, Titans, Jets Locations: KANSAS, Mo, The, Kansas, Miami

☆ Week 1 NFL Sunday: Cleveland Browns dominate Cincinnati Bengals, Packers win and rest of day’s results
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

After Thursday’s shocking season opener, Sunday saw the bulk of NFL franchises take to the field for the first time. Browns dominate Bengals, 24-3Coined the ‘Battle of Ohio,’ clashes between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals have always been tempestuous. However, on Sunday, the 100th encounter between the two franchises was far from that, with the Browns thrashing the Bengals 24-3. “It’s frustrating because I called they ass elves and we just lost to some elves,” said Chase of the Browns. “They’re a good team.

Persons: Deshaun Watson, Harrison Bryant, Joe Burrow, Chase, Kirk Irwin, Zac Taylor’s, Burrow –, ” –, ”, Nick Chubb, chastening, I’m, “, Brownie, David Richard, Rodgers, Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, Aaron Jones, – Rodgers, ” Love, Noah Igbinoghene, DaRon Bland, Daniel Jones, Stephon Gilmore, Jones, Mike McCarthy, Graham Gano, New York Giants Adam Organizations: CNN, NFL, Sunday, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Browns, Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati, Ohio, Cleveland, ” Cleveland Browns, Packers, Bears, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Soldier, NFC North, ” Cowboys, Giants, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Dallas, Cowboys, NFL Research, ” Dallas, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants Buffalo Bills Locations: of Ohio, Wisconsin, Chicago

☆ The best photos from the 2023 NFL season
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

The NFL regular season kicked off Thursday night with the Detroit Lions shocking the Kansas City Chiefs, last season's Super Bowl champions, in the opening game. Who will lift the Lombardi Trophy this time around? The Chiefs are among the favorites, but they'll once again have to navigate a stacked AFC to reach the Super Bowl, which will be held at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. Check out some of the best photos from the 2023 NFL season:

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☆ NFL week 1: Everything you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Bengals @ BrownsAn Ohio derby on the opening weekend of the new season is a treat for all NFL fans, especially with expectations for both teams so high. The Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants have had many battles for the ages over the years and is one of the most heated rivalries across the league. Dalton Schultz of the Dallas Cowboys scores a touchdown during the second half against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on November 24, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. Bills @ JetsArguably the game of the first week is its final one, with the Buffalo Bills traveling to face the New York Jets. Mosley of the New York Jets defends in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on December 11, 2022.

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☆ Wall Street says these gaming stocks have big upside as NFL kick-off boosts interest
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The NFL season began on Thursday, with the Detroit Lions defeating the Kansas City Chiefs. The gaming stocks listed below have buy ratings from more than 60% of analysts and upside to the average price target of greater than 20%, according to FactSet. Caesar's Entertainment has the most upside on the list, with an average price target 37% above its most recent closing price. Barclays analyst Brandt Montour said in a Sept. 7 note to clients that Caesar's could see a boom in non-sports online gambling. DraftKings is Needham's top pick in gaming, though the average analyst price target on the stock is below 20%.

Persons: Brandt Montour, We're, Montour, skews, Churchill, FactSet, DraftKings, Needham, DKNG, Bernie McTernan, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: NFL, Wall Street, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Caesar's Entertainment, Barclays, MGM Resorts International, Kentucky Derby Locations: U.S, 3Q23

☆ N.F.L. Week 1 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Benjamin Hoffman | More About Benjamin Hoffman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Thursday’s MatchupDetroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m., NBCLine: Chiefs -4.5 | Total: 52.5Kansas City seems to love to play a game within a game: How many players can be taken away before Patrick Mahomes can’t thrive? The speedy receiver Tyreek Hill, as demonstrated last year, was expendable. So were other receivers like Sammy Watkins, DeMarcus Robinson and JuJu Smith-Schuster. The team goes through running backs quickly enough that Mahomes doesn’t need to introduce himself. It was Chicago’s fifth consecutive win against Green Bay in a rivalry that had become decidedly one-sided.

Persons: Patrick Mahomes, Sammy Watkins, DeMarcus Robinson, JuJu Smith, Schuster, Travis Kelce, Kelce, Mahomes’s, Jared Goff, David Montgomery, Jim Harbaugh, Brett Favre Organizations: Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, NBC Line, Chiefs, Super Bowl, Kansas, Lions, Bears, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Fox Line, Packers, Green Locations: Kansas, Kansas City, Green Bay, Wis

If you want to see every play, look below to see where to watch Chiefs vs. Lions live streams from anywhere. Read more: How to watch NFL football without cableHow to watch Chiefs vs. Lions live stream in the USNBC is the exclusive broadcaster of this Thursday Night NFL kickoff opener. You can watch the Chiefs vs. Lions game live for free over the air using a digital antenna. Deal Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 85 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN+. Shop at SlingHow to watch Chiefs vs. Lions live streams from anywhereFinding NFL coverage outside of the United States can be tricky.

Persons: Jared Goff, Amon, Ra St, Brown, David Montgomery, Will Patrick Mahomes, you'll, Hulu's, ExpressVPN, NBC Peacock, CEST Organizations: NFL, Detroit Lions, Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Lions, NBC, Football, . Lions, Hulu, Disney Plus, ESPN, Hulu Fubo, Fox, CBS, Insiders, Watch Chiefs, . Chiefs, Browns, Texans, Ravens, Buccaneers, . Vikings, Panthers, . Falcons, Cardinals, Jaguars, Colts, 49ers, Steelers, Broncos, Eagles, . Patriots, Rams, Seahawks, Dolphins, . Chargers, Packers, Bears, Cowboys, . Giants, Bills, . Jets Locations: United States

☆ What Nelson Mandela and John Madden taught this NFL coach about leadership
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Poppy Harlow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Ahead of the start of the NFL season, Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera sat down with CNN This Morning for a wide-ranging interview on leadership and other topics. Ron Rivera: There are so many great examples out there of it, you know, from people like Nelson Mandela. You know, there’s a great saying that says leadership is not about you, but it will start with you. RR: I think great leaders start with themselves. I think you’ve got to create a positive culture that is built through character.

Persons: Ron Rivera, Rivera, Poppy Harlow, Nelson Mandela, you’ve, there’s, I’ve, Andy Reid, John Madden, “ Ron, haven’t, ”, it’s, Daron Payne, John McDonnell, It’s, Bill Belichick, Sean Payton, Tom Coughlin, Dan Snyder, Charles Barkley, LeBron James, Megan Rapinoe, Eric Reid, Colin Kaepernick, we’re, they’re, let’s Organizations: CNN, NFL, Washington, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Post, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos Locations: New York, San Francisco, American

☆ NFL viewing schedule 2023: It'll be more confusing than ever
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The NFL season kicks off Thursday night with the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions on NBC and its Peacock app. Long gone are the days when NFL games were shown on one or two networks. They are showing more NFL games on streaming platforms, including games exclusively, to try to entice people to sign up. “The NFL is the biggest driver of network ratings and advertising dollars during the fall TV season,” the analysts said. ESPN will air “Monday Night Football” games on ESPN and ESPN+.

Persons: New York CNN —, Long, ABC —, MoffettNathanson, “, Fox, Roger Goodell Organizations: New, New York CNN, National Football League, NFL, Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, NBC, Fox, CBS, ESPN, ABC, YouTube, Paramount, Disney, Comcast, Amazon, Football, NBC’s, National Football Conference, American Football Conference, Nickelodeon, Amazon Prime, Google, DirecTV, “ Locations: New York

Amon-Ra St. Brown had six catches for 71 yards and a score, and Lions rookie Brian Branch returned Patrick Mahomes' first pick in an opener 50 yards for another touchdown as Detroit snapped the Chiefs' eight-game Week 1 winning streak. The Lions were trying to run out the clock when Goff had a fourth-down pass near midfield batted down with 2:30 left, giving the Chiefs a chance. When it fell incomplete and Detroit took over, Montgomery ran for a first down that allowed the Lions to run out the clock. Mahomes finished with 226 yards passing and two touchdowns, despite his receivers dripping a slew of passes. He also was the leading rusher for the Chiefs, whose self-inflicted wounds proved too much to overcome.

Persons: — Jared Goff, David Montgomery, Amon, Ra St, Brown, Brian Branch, Patrick Mahomes, Goff, Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore, Mahomes heaving, Montgomery, Mahomes Organizations: KANSAS CITY, Lions, Detroit, Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs Locations: KANSAS, Mo

☆ Insider Today: Y Combinator's Demo Day decline
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Y Combinator's Demo Day, which will wrap up today, was long considered the event for early-stage startups. AdvertisementAdvertisementInvestors front-running Demo Day was previously considered a major faux pas. You might ask yourself: Who cares if startups line up investments before Demo Day? And companies that get investments before Demo Day might regret it in the long run. The new rating system for performance reviews determines pay — and managers were instructed to not share it with employees.

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William Purnell | Icon Sportswire | Getty ImagesAs legalized sports gambling expands across the U.S., a record 73.5 million Americans plan to wager on the NFL this season, according to the American Gaming Association's latest survey on Americans' betting plans released Wednesday. Last year, an estimated 46 million people bet on the NFL in the U.S., according to the AGA. Out of all U.S. adults, 35.1 million people or 14% plan to bet online, while 13.6 million or 5% plan to bet at a physical sportsbook. Self-identified NFL fans are expected to place more bets than ever this season, with 37% projected to place a wager. "We expect this to be the most bet NFL season in BetMGM's history," Seamus Magee, trading team lead at BetMGM, told CNBC in an email.

Persons: Josh Allen, William Purnell, Seamus Magee Organizations: Buffalo, AFC Divisional, Kansas City Chiefs, Arrowhead, Getty, NFL, American Gaming, CNBC Locations: Kansas City , Missouri, U.S

☆ NFL games are shifting away from traditional TV. Are you ready to stream some football?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

On any given Sunday, there will be more National Football League games available on streaming services than ever before — some even exclusively. The NFL season kicks off Thursday with the Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions. Google's YouTube TV and the NFL's streaming service will also become bigger players in the streaming game. When media giants signed NFL media rights deals in 2021, valued at more than $100 billion, more of those deals included the rights to streaming games. Plus, in this past year, the NFL sold the media rights to its "Sunday Ticket" to Google 's YouTube TV for about $2 billion annually, shifting access to the package of out-of-market games to a streaming-only audience.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Comcast's, Peacock, Roger Goodell Organizations: New York Jets, New York Giants, MetLife, National Football League, NFL, Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Paramount Global, Disney, ESPN, Disney's ESPN, YouTube, Charter Communications, Google Locations: East Rutherford , New Jersey

☆ Mahomes looks to author Chiefs' dynasty, Rodgers hopes to revive Jets
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Aug 26, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks on field against the Cleveland Browns prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. With Mahomes at the helm of a show-stopping Chiefs offense that also features tight-end extraordinaire Travis Kelce, Kansas City are favoured to become only the ninth franchise to repeat as Super Bowl champions. They have a really good team. Payton is no stranger to such a tall task after having helped rejuvenate the New Orleans Saints, leading them to nine postseason appearances, seven division titles and the team's lone Super Bowl during the 2009 campaign. This season will also see the NFL play five games in Europe, three in London and two in Frankfurt, Germany.

Persons: Patrick Mahomes, Denny, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, extraordinaire Travis Kelce, Vince Lombardi, Rodgers, Brady, SiriusXM's Let's, Aaron's, he's, Josh Allen, Damar Hamlin, Hamlin, Jalen, Sean Payton, Payton, Frank Pingue, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns, Arrowhead, NFL, New York Jets, Super Bowl, Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Bowl, Packers, Jets, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bills, AFC East, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, New, New Orleans Saints, Thomson Locations: Kansas City , Missouri, USA, extraordinaire Travis Kelce , Kansas City, Las Vegas, New York, Green Bay, New Orleans, Europe, London, Frankfurt, Germany, Toronto

But now, three powerhouses —the NFL, Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Electronic Arts Sports — have partnered to empower players to pursue their music dreams. It’s the first-time music made by NFL players appears in the video game franchise, now in its 35th year. “These dudes can rap,” said Bas, a Grammy-nominated rapper who shared his musical expertise during the players recording sessions. People see like these big NFL players and they say ‘Do your one job, tackle somebody or run that route.’ But creativity is part of a healthy life. It’s humbling to watch.”Many of the songs featured on “Crowd Control” were conceived in a songwriting session at Interscope this summer where NFL players worked with producers and artists.

Persons: Terron Armstead, Interscope Geffen, “, ’ ”, Armstead, Pro Bowler, it’s, Darren Waller, Ray, Ray McCloud, Melvin Ingram, Chark Jr, can’t, ”, Waller, Thomas “ Fats ” Waller, Bowler, Jay Rock, Lebra Jolie, Derrick Milano, Justin Bieber, Megan Thee, Nicki Minaj, they’re, They’re, David Nieman, aren’t, Ashley Smith, Smith, Trey Smith, you’re, there’s, ” Smith, ” McCloud, McCloud Organizations: Miami Dolphins, NFL, M Records, Electronic Arts, —, Madden NFL, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, D.J, Interscope Records, Interscope, EA Sports, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: SANTA MONICA, Calif, San Francisco, Santa Monica , California

☆ The NFL season is almost here. These stocks could benefit — for a few days
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-03 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The 2023 season starts on Sept. 7, with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions. The next few days could be a good short-term trading opportunity for the sports betting stocks, according to a Wednesday note from the Bank of America consumer trading desk. "Online Gaming stocks have a history of rallying into and on the start of NFL Season, though less so after," the note said. The biggest pure-play online sports betting stock in the U.S. is DraftKings , with a market cap of more than $12 billion. DKNG YTD mountain DraftKing's stock price has more than doubled in 2023.

Persons: Refinitiv, BETZ, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: NFL, Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Bank of America, Wall, Ceasars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, Penn Entertainment, ESPN, iGaming Locations: U.S, Barstool

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