This year, we're thankful for full weekends of esports – like the one we just had, jam-packed with Smash Summit 7, DreamHack Atlanta, and Red Bull Conquest finals in D.C. How about that stuffing, eh?
Former NFL running back Ahman Green tells us about the new Halo team he's bought ー and how his love for the game started all the way back with Halo 3. We sent our very own Brandon Brathwaite to get the scoop from Conquest ー and as if that isn't enough, FGC journalist Amanda Stevens drops in to tell us what the Conquest finals meant for the ever-important Capcom Pro Tour standings as Capcom Cup looms.
The Golden State Warriors' star-studded lineup and three championship rings over the last four seasons have been a major revenue driver for the team's business, but the next phase of growth will rely on local real estate, said the team's chief financial officer Jennifer Cabalquinto.
The subject of gambling and esports has become a point of serious tension for gamers. For companies like Unikrn, which built its platform on the practice of esports betting, battling that stigma is a central, implicit part of the operation. According to CEO and co-founder Rahul Sood, the company is determined to make betting on esports a “safe, legal, and relegated” space.
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Four years ago, Aziz “Hax$” Al-Yami was one of the best Super Smash Bros. Melee players in the world. But after suffering what he said felt like “an explosion” in his left wrist, Hax’s once-impressive tournament performances were marred by serious physical pain. So he found his own solution: a different type of controller. Hax talked to Cheddar Sports about his life-changing design.
Disney's new streaming service and its acquisition of Fox assets will be the main fixation when the entertainment giant reports earnings and revenue after market close on Thursday.
Alex Rodriguez parlayed a lucrative and controversial baseball career into a successful second act as the CEO of his own investment firm, A-ROD Corp. He spoke to Cheddar about his investment strategy.
Kip Levin, president and COO of FanDuel Group, said that the partnership with the New Jersey Devils will be helpful in expanding the FanDuel experience. New Jersey was the second state to legalize sports betting, opening up opportunities with companies like FanDuel and DraftKings.
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Orangetheory Fitness may have the signature buzz of a workout fad, but CEO Dave Long has a plan to ensure the longevity of the fitness franchise ー and of its members. His idea? Data.
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