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The National Hockey League is one of the latest sports organizations to develop a league inside the esports universe in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization said Thursday that it's partnering with ESL Gaming and the National Hockey League Players' Association...

The coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown has left sports fans with few options given most major collegiate and professional leagues and events are in limbo for now. With limited options for live sports, Fox Corp (NASDAQ: FOX) and Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) subsidiary ESPN are turning to World...

Traditional sports leagues have crumbled beneath the COVID-19 outbreak. Cancellations have left athletes and organizations aimless, and many of them are turning toward esports to fill the void. By creating brand new virtual events, players can continues their seasons straight from the safety of...

Shares of one of the largest stadium and campus food vending companies continued to plummet on Tuesday despite assurances it can weather the coronavirus shutdown that's closed off many venues where it would normally sell food. Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) shares are off more than 50% since the...

Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer and the National Hockey League all suspended play and the NCAA canceled its national basketball tournaments on Thursday, joining the National Basketball Association in going dark as the nation tries to head off the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Major...

Hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen, CEO of Point72 Asset Management, is in talks to boost his ownership in the New York Mets baseball team to a majority stake, perhaps bringing more of a Wall Street vibe to the team out in Queens. If the deal is completed and Cohen becomes the main owner in five...

St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo scored the game-winning goal in Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup finals Wednesday evening, marking an almost-improbable turnaround from earlier in the season when the team was ranked last. What Happened The Blues defeated of the top contenders, the Winnipeg...

There are examples of the word “disruptive” carrying negative connotations, but in financial markets, companies, ideas and industries viewed as disruptive are often viewed in a positive light. As it should be, that is the case with the booming esports industry and the related...

Canopy Growth Corp (NYSE: CGC) will be researching the efficacy of cannabinoids in treatment of post-concussion neurological diseases in partnership with the NHL Alumni Association and NEEKA Health Canada. What Happened The NHLAA and NEEKA Enterprises, a health care company, will work together to...

NFL draft prospect Rashan Gary aims to make a long-lasting impact on the sport before ever turning pro.  What Happened Gary, a University of Michigan defensive tackle, said he's starting his own sports agency, Rashan Gary Sports, ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft. Gary, who is expected...

The NFL has signed its first exclusive sponsorship deal with a casino. What Happened Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) has been selected as the first-ever casino sponsor of the NFL. Both parties agreed to a three-year deal worth approximately $30 million annually that gives...

The Golden State Warriors closed out the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday to win their third NBA championship in four years. If not for a dramatic come-from-behind Finals victory by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016, the Warriors would have four consecutive championships, a distinction that would place...

Sports betting is legal in the United States. The Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn PAPSA, a law in place since 1992, has far-reaching implications for professional sports and creates the potential for legalized and regulated online gambling. "The legalization of sports...

It looks like another losing season for the New York Knicks. More than halfway through their 2017-2018 schedule, the team ranks 11th in the NBA’s Eastern Conference with a 24-38 record. If they stay on pace, they’ll finish their fifth consecutive losing season and potentially miss their...