LeBron James is reportedly willing to take a meeting with the Golden Stare Warriors when he hits free agency this summer. FHM's Nick Dimengo joins Cheddar to discuss the validity of the ESPN scoop. He predicts how the NBA fan community would react to a potential move.
Then, we preview Super Bowl LII. Dimengo explains why he thinks the Philadelphia Eagles have more of a chance against the New England Patriots than they're being given credit for. Find out who Cheddar's Hope King and Baker Machado are picking to win the big game.
Finally, we look ahead to the Justin Timberlake's halftime show performance. Dimengo speculates as to whether the singer will bring Janet Jackson out as a special guest. The two shocked the world in 2004 after their infamous "wardrobe malfunction."
When the NFL season kicks off Thursday, the league will have a new official pizza partner. Pizza Hut executives Marianna Radley and Artie Starrs announced new deals for fans and what it hopes to get from the partnership.
Nike shares were lower after the company announced it would feature Colin Kaepernick as part of its new ad campaign. #NikeBoycott trended on Twitter as users showed themselves destroying Nike apparel.
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Maryann Turcke, the COO of the NFL, is the highest ranking woman in professional sports leadership. She talks to Cheddar about gender inequality in the industry and what she's doing to reach a younger audience that's cutting the cord.
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After criticism from the French tennis federation that her much-loved "catsuit" was disrespectful to the sport, Serena Williams took the court at the U.S. Open in a tutu -- and blew open a conversation long-asked in offices everywhere: just what is "work appropriate attire"? Vanessa Friedman, fashion critic for the New York Times, said it's about time.
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Three-time Stanley Cup champion Martin Brodeur is returning to the sport to head business development for his former team, the New Jersey Devils.
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland is headed to Washington to continue trade negotiations with the U.S. On Monday, Mexico and the United States agreed to terms for a new trade deal.
Electronic Arts is canceling three qualifier events for its 'Madden NFL 19' tournament in the wake of Sunday's deadly shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. The company says it will conduct a review of safety measures to ensure the security of competitors and spectators.
And Kathy Ireland, Chairman Emeritus and Chief Brand Strategist at Level Brands, joins Cheddar after ringing the Opening Bell Tuesday morning. She talks about what has driven the recent success of Level Brands, a brand management and licensing company.
Nick Fullerton, CEO of SportsETFs, has created an ETF that includes companies partnering with pro leagues and teams as an indirect play on the popularity of team sports.
