It has been reported that NFL star Aaron Rodgers will be calling the shots… but not on the football field. On Tuesday, January 12th, the Green Bay Packers quarterback revealed that he will serve as a guest host on “Jeopardy!” following Alex Trebek’s November death at 80 of pancreatic cancer. Trebek’s final episode aired Friday, […]
Category: Sports
Sports Betting is Booming
Most analysts believe the U.S. is in the middle of a sports betting boom. American bettors wagered $2.1 billion on sports in August 2020, representing a 90.2% increase from the same month in 2019. Companies like PayPerHead provide sportsbook software that allows individual operators to compete with larger organizations. As sports betting rises in popularity, […]
Chiefs, Packers Predictably Big Home Favorites in NFL’s Divisional Round
Home teams have dominated the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, so it’s no surprise that the NFL’s two best teams over the course of the 2020-21 season are significant favorites heading into this weekend’s playoff games, according to TheLines, which tracks odds in the U.S. regulated sports betting market. In the last 13 years, […]
NFL quarterback Drew Brees Announces Latest Partnership
Stretch Zone has recently announced that they have added NFL quarterback Drew Brees to their board of directors. Brees will also serve as a Stretch Zone brand ambassador and franchise partner, working to build out multiple Stretch Zone locations in the Midwest, Louisiana, and Southern California. In addition to Brees’ success on the football field, […]
Dodgers Icon Tommy Lasorda Dies at 93
It has ben reported that Tommy Lasorda, a professional pitcher who became a legendary Dodgers manager, global baseball ambassador and national treasure, passed away on Thursday. Lasorda was 93 years old. Commissioner Rob Manfred issued the following statement: “Tommy Lasorda was one of the finest managers our game has ever known. He loved life as […]
Pittsburgh Penguins Announces New Power Play Package
The Pittsburgh Penguins and F.N.B. Corporation has announced that a suite of co-branded products and services, specialized promotions and digital engagement opportunities will be available beginning Monday, January 11, 2021. The launch coincides with the unveiling of FNB’s new presence at PPG Paints Arena, which includes the F.N.B. Club, F.N.B. Gate, on-ice logo, three on-site […]
David Beckham Announces Latest Partnership
Panini America and David Beckham have announced an exclusive long-term relationship that makes Beckham a global brand ambassador for the company. An integral part of the partnership will be Beckham autographed trading cards and memorabilia being available only in Panini America trading card products and through Panini Authentic, the memorabilia division of Panini America at […]
NFL Vet Marshawn Lynch is ‘Going Pro’ for Good
NFL Veteran Marshawn Lynch is partnering with Subway® restaurants to help guests ‘Go Pro’ and make better choices in the New Year. Lynch is featured in television commercials, social and digital advertising promoting new protein-packed choices and helping aspiring pros through the Subway® Pro Teen Awards. Subway guests can now ‘Go Pro’ at participating restaurants […]
Kansas City Chiefs Remain Super Bowl Favorites as NFL Playoffs Begin
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 […]
WNBA Champion Dives Into the Shark Tank
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, […]