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With the NFL Playoffs now set, the favorite to win the Super Bowl remains unchanged from the NFL's preseason odds, according to analysts TheLines, which tracks odds in the U.S. regulated sports betting market. With an expanded format of 14 teams, the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs unsurprisingly open the playoffs as +220 favorite, according to a consensus of the nation's largest legal online sportsbooks — including DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet, […]

There's a new sports drink entrepreneur in town, and she's got game. Fran Harris, led the University of Texas' to a 34-0 NCAA championship in 1986, and played on the Houston Comets' first WNBA championship team in 1997. She will pitch her new hydration beverage, ELECTRAⓇ on ABC's hit business reality show, Shark Tank, Friday, January 8, 2021 at 8 pm est. "I've consumed tons of hydration drinks over the […]

The final week of the NFL season is unlike any other, according to analysts from TheLines, which tracks odds in the U.S. regulated sports betting market. Most teams' playoff fortunes are already decided, making it difficult to gauge motivation for certain teams. And the best teams often rest their top players in preparation for more important games ahead. For those games with playoff ramifications, Week 17 offers high drama. And […]

This past weekend, The Ertz Family Foundation hosted their 1st Annual Winter Giving Event, which is part of their new initiative - The Philly Bridge Project. The event helped serve some of the most underserved individuals and families in the city of Philadelphia, by providing them with brand new winter clothing. With the help of many individuals and organizations, The Ertz Family Foundation helped provide and distribute 1,000 coats, 1,000 […]

The NFL will offer plenty of offense this Christmas, with two of the top offenses in the league set to square off and four games with an over/under set at 51.5 points or more in Week 16. So many high point totals shouldn't be a surprise, according to analysts from TheLines, which tracks odds in U.S. regulated sports betting markets. In fact, the NFL is on a historic scoring pace. […]

The Marcus Graham Project was named among seven organizations that were awarded grants from the NBA Foundation. The Marcus Graham Project will dedicate its grant towards improving and expanding training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for talent of color across the media, advertising, and sports marketing industries. "The advertising, media and marketing industry will not reflect the rich racial diversity found in the U.S. until the year 2079, at the […]

Washington Football Team President, Jason Wright, was named "Best Hire of 2020" in the Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal "Year-End Awards" issue, published today. The recognition honors the sports executive, new to their organization, league or team, who has had the greatest impact on the business function of their employer. Wright was appointed to his role leading the organization's business divisions, including operations, finance, sales, and marketing, in August, […]

Southern California Gas Co. has announced a $20,000 grant to non-profit, LA Family Housing, to purchase new toys for children in need ahead of the holiday. The utility also supplied 300 grocery gift cards to families over Thanksgiving. In addition, the LA Kings organization has made an in-kind donation of new clothing for teens and young adults. Today, LA Family Housing safely organized and distributed the toys and clothing for […]

Brazilian football star Neymar Jr has today confirmed he is re-joining PokerStars for an exciting new partnership. The partnership is set to be a true collaboration seen across many aspects of the brand. With his off the field passion for poker and gaming, the global sporting icon is a perfect fit for PokerStars and will bring his flair and personality to the online and live tables, as well as to […]