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The First Whistle: Was it rigged?
Mark Cuban joins ___ fund, Eagles host _____ for NFL season opener, Michael Jordan joins ___ ____, and MORE!
December 11, 2025
Hi ,
A sneaky good NFL draft class, a solid trade for their WR2, and now the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft to secure a generational talent. Are the tides finally turning for Dallas? Are brighter days around the corner for the city’s sports fans? Or is it all too good to be true? Is this one big hoax? Was the NBA draft lottery rigged?!
Scroll to vote and let us know what you think!👇
— Avery Glover
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Mark Cuban to Serve as General Partner in New $750M Sports Fund
Mark Cuban is joining Harbinger Sports Partners Fund as a general partner. The fund, led by Rashaun Williams and Steve Cannon, is a new sports-focused private equity fund aiming to raise $750 million by 2027. It will target minority stakes in NBA, MLB, and NFL franchises, with investments ranging from $50-$150 million. Leveraging the new ownership rules that allow private equity firms to invest in teams, Harbinger plans to acquire up to 5% stakes in around 15 teams. The fund will focus on legacy leagues, providing expertise in stadium construction and secondary market liquidity solutions.
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Michael Jordan to join NBC Sports NBA coverage as special contributor
Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor for their NBA coverage, which returns to the network this fall for an 11-year deal. The network's coverage will include national games on Peacock and NBC, with Jordan contributing alongside other analysts like Jamal Crawford, Reggie Miller, and Carmelo Anthony. The broadcast will also feature nostalgic elements like the return of "Roundball Rock" and an AI-recreated voice of late narrator Jim Fagan.
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Eagles to host Cowboys in 2025 NFL season opener
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Dallas Cowboys in the 2025 NFL season opener on September 4. This matchup between NFC East rivals marks their first Week 1 meeting since 2000. The game will also be the regular-season debut for Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
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CNBC’s Official Global Soccer Team Valuations 2025
According to CNBC's Official Global Soccer Team Valuations 2025, Real Madrid is the world's most valuable soccer team, valued at $6.7 billion. Real Madrid is followed by Manchester United at $6 billion and Barcelona at $5.65 billion. The top 25 teams average a $2.76 billion valuation based on revenue, earnings, and debt. |
NBA star Russell Westbrook launches AI-enabled funeral planning startup
NBA star Russell Westbrook has launched a startup called Eazewell, which uses artificial intelligence to simplify funeral planning. The platform, co-founded with Kemba Walker and Donnell Beverly Jr., allows users to curate funeral options based on budget and preferences and includes a voice-activated AI agent that can interact with funeral homes. Eazewell’s free services are designed to take the weight off families' shoulders during a difficult time, and they have already tested its beta platform with over 1,000 families.
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Josh Harris and David Blitzer’s Unrivaled Sports bags US$120m investment
Unrivaled Sports, a youth sports platform founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, has secured a $120 million investment. The raise, led by Dick's Sporting Goods' DSG Ventures and valuing the company at over $650 million, will support Unrivaled Sports' mission to create best-in-class experiences for young athletes. Its portfolio of brands includes Cooperstown All Star Village and Ripken Baseball Experiences. The investment adds to Unrivaled's growing presence in the youth sports sector, with Dick's Sporting Goods providing expertise through its Gamechanger app.
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