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Reporter Apparently Targeted in Vandalism Incidents, Melrose Police Say
A reporter for a New Hampshire media outlet appears to have been targeted in five separate vandalism incidents, police in Melrose, Massachusetts said Thursday. Melrose police said their involvement in the investigation began on May 21 when the victim reported that a brick had been thrown through her window at a home on Lynn Fells Parkway. The house was also…
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Stadium Developer Plans $3 Billion Sports Arena and Casino Project in Las Vegas
The new project, from Tim Leiweke’s Oak View Group, aims to be ready for an NBA team if one ever comes to Las Vegas.
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NBA's Cavaliers Reach Jersey Patch Deal With Steel Company Cleveland-Cliffs
The Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to terms on a jersey patch sponsorship deal with hometown steel manufacturer Cleveland-Cliffs.
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National Football League Owners Vote to Change Playoff Overtime Rule to Allow Possessions for Both Teams
NFL owners voted to amend the playoff overtime rule to allow both teams to possess the ball regardless of whether a touchdown is scored on the first possession.
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Sony Launches New PlayStation Gaming Subscription Service to Take on Microsoft
Sony is bundling its existing PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now services into one single subscription service called PlayStation Plus.
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Overtime Launches New Amateur League for High School Football Players That's Backed by Cam Newton
Overtime, a sports media company, is unveiling a new amateur league for high school football players. Former NFL MVP Cam Newton is an investor.
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NFL Blockchain Rights Go on Sale This Week, and the League Picks Detroit to Host the 2024 Draft
The NFL said Monday that its 2024 draft would be held in Detroit, and teams are primed to start seeking blockchain sponsorship deals this week.
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NFL Coaches Are Divided Over Whether to Change Overtime Rules
NFL owners are set to review proposals that would have both teams get at least one possession in overtime.
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MLB Reaches a $125 Million Sponsorship Deal With Capital One
Capital One has become the “official bank and credit card partner” for Major League Baseball, according to an announcement Monday.
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Morning Brew Tops 4 Million Newsletter Subscribers as It Looks to Expand With M&A
Morning Brew has more than 4 million newsletter subscribers as it hunts for acquisitions to grow the company.
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There's Momentum to Change the NFL's Overtime Rule as Owners Prepare for Annual Meetings
NFL owners are prepping for another round of debates about the league’s overtime rules, which came under renewed scrutiny after the playoffs.
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Formula 1's First Race of the 2022 Season Was ESPN's Most Viewed Since 1995
The Bahrain Grand Prix attracted an average of 1.3 million viewers in the U.S. and peaked at 1.5 million viewers around 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. ET.
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BuzzFeed Investors Have Pushed CEO Jonah Peretti to Shut Down Entire Newsroom, Sources Say
BuzzFeed’s news organization has about 100 employees and loses roughly $10 million a year, according to people familiar with the matter.
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The NFL Will Now Let Teams Seek Limited Blockchain Sponsorships, But Cryptocurrency Promotion Remains Banned
The NFL granted teams limited permission to seek blockchain sponsorships, although bans on cryptocurrency deals and fan tokens remain in place for now.
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BuzzFeed Says People Are Spending Less Time on Facebook
Meta’s core Facebook app has been pressured to keep up with competitors, including its own Instagram and the fast-growing TikTok.
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UK Watchdog Puts 50 Crypto Companies on Notice Over ‘Misleading' Ads
The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority has told more than 50 crypto firms to make sure they are in compliance with the rules.
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‘I Am Enemy No. 1': Protester on Russian TV Speaks Out From Hiding
Speaking from hiding, Ovsyannikova said she would not accept an offer of asylum from French President Emmanuel Macron, but described herself as “enemy No. 1.”
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‘Extremely Awkward': Bob Chapek and Bob Iger Had a Falling Out, They Rarely Talk — and the Rift Looms Over Disney's Future
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger chose Bob Chapek to succeed him, but their relationship soured quickly, and the pressure is on Chapek to show he’s right for Disney.
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Disney Creative Leaders Express Frustration to CEO Chapek Over ‘Don't Say Gay' Bill Response
Senior leaders at Disney’s studios have expressed their frustration to CEO Bob Chapek about his handling of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida, sources say.
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Russia May Aspire to a China-Style Internet, But It's a Long Way Off
As Russia moves toward a highly censored and tightly controlled internet amid its invasion of Ukraine, citizens are finding ways to bypass restrictions.