In a recent turn of events, KKR, a prominent New York-based investment firm, has acquired Varsity Brands, a Texas-based provider of sports gear for students. This acquisition, reportedly valued at $4.75 billion, was made from two other private equity firms, Bain Capital and Charlesbank. This move
In a surprising turn of events, comedian Druski and rapper-turned-podcaster Joe Budden have joined forces as brand ambassadors for PrizePicks, a daily fantasy sports app that allows users to place prop bets on professional and college athletes from various leagues. The two industry veterans, who ha
The NFL offseason has brought about significant roster changes, making it challenging to predict Week 1 NFL office pool picks. However, these tight spreads can enhance the excitement and competition in NFL office pools and confidence pick'em games. CBS Sports Football Pick'em, featuring the Pro Foo
Get ready, Ducks fans! The Anaheim Ducks are making waves in the NHL world by announcing a groundbreaking change to their local game broadcasts. Starting next season, 65 games will be aired on an over-the-air channel in Los Angeles, and for the first time ever, all games will be streamed free of cha
In the midst of the 2024 BMW Championship, Hideki Matsuyama was struck with a back injury, forcing him to withdraw from the tournament. This unfortunate situation was met with empathy by fellow PGA Tour pro, Scottie Scheffler, who acknowledged the physical and mental challenges that golfers face to
Target's recent sales surge, following the shutdown of several crime-ridden stores, has sparked conversations among retailers and policymakers. The retail titan's COO, Michael Fiddelke, credits the improvement to diminished 'inventory shrink,' a term that refers to losses resulting from shoplifting
Newzoo's latest report on the gaming industry has unveiled some unexpected results, particularly in the realm of PC and console Monthly Active Users (MAU) and Revenue Rankings. The report reveals that multiplayer games have outperformed single-player games across the board, with EA Sports College F
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been under scrutiny for its fighter pay, and a recent video by The Fight Bubble has sparked renewed debate on the topic. A fan's bold comment, 'Dana you need to pay the fighters more because they only are making 50K. We make more in the streets bro. Pay
Bobby Lashley, the 48-year-old wrestling and combat sports veteran, has recently parted ways with WWE after a successful six-year tenure that included multiple title reigns. However, Lashley is not ready to retire yet. In fact, he is considering a return to combat sports, including boxing and MMA.
Get ready for a saucy spectacle as hundreds of rowdy revelers flock to the annual 'world gravy wrestling championships' at the Rose 'N' Bowl pub in Rossendale, Lancashire. This international competition, hailed as one of the top ten quirkiest 'sports', features 16 men and 8 women wrestling in a rin
