Articles by James Foglio (541)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was asked by CNBC’s Julia Boorstin during a recent interview about players potentially speaking out about the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Although the nation is politically divided, Goodell hopes that the upcoming football season will help bring fans together. Commissioner Roger Goodell supports NFL Votes, a program for players, teams, and […]
Denver Nuggets first-round pick DaRon Holmes suffered a torn Achilles during the fourth quarter of his first NBA Summer League game Friday night and will potentially miss the entire 2024-25 season, per sources. Denver Nuggets traded up six spots in the 2024 NBA draft to select DaRon Holmes 22nd overall out of Dayton Holmes, who […]
The Utah Jazz and restricted free agent guard Johnny Juzang agreed to a four-year, $12 million contract on Friday, according to multiple reports. Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang has averaged 6.1 points, 2.0 rebounds through 38 career NBA games Through 38 career games (five starts) with Utah, Juzang has averaged 6.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, and […]
New York Knicks All-NBA guard Jalen Brunson agreed to a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension — $113 million less guaranteed than he is eligible to sign for a year from now — his agent, Sam Rose of CAA, informed ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday. New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson could have signed a five-year, […]
YouTube TV will offer a $60 discount for NFL Sunday Ticket during the annual Back Together Weekend on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28, according to Sports Business Journal NFL reporter Ben Fischer. Fischer covered the antitrust trial in which a jury ordered the NFL to pay $4.7 billion for violating antitrust laws in […]
The Sacramento Kings announced Thursday that rookie guard Devin Carter underwent left shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum. Carter, 22, will be re-evaluated in approximately six months. The procedure was performed by Dr. Harlan Selesnick at Baptist Health Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables, Florida. Carter will begin the rehabilitation process and is expected to […]
Harrah’s Northern California in Ione has become the first casino in the U.S. to offer HotSeat Jackpot – a player-funded drawing where guests wager against one another with bets ranging from $1 to $100 for a chance to win a jackpot every hour. Harrah’s Northern California patrons can wager from $1 to $100 for a […]
The Maine Gambling Control Unit (MGCU) reported Thursday that the Pine Tree State accepted $39.5 million in wagers from sports betting for June, similar to May’s $39.8 million figure. Wagers on the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final contributed to these numbers. Sports betting first launched in Maine on Nov. 3, 2023 In June, the […]
According to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC), state operators accepted $146.6 million in wagers from sports betting in June. Last month’s total was down from $182.4 million in May. Iowa sportsbooks earned $3.8 million less in generated revenue last month compared to $16.69 million in May However, sports betting operators in the Hawkeye […]
The Washington Wizards and free agent forward Saddiq Bey have agreed to a three-year, $20 million contract, his agents, James Dunleavy and Jordan Gertler of Excel Basketball, announced Wednesday night. Washington Wizards forward Saddiq Bey is slated to earn $6.34 million in the 2023-24 season According to Spotrac, his estimated salaries are $6.34 million for […]