#J. Cole joins Canadian basketball team

#J. Cole joins Canadian basketball team

“J. Cole joins Canadian basketball team” The Grammy-winning rapper has signed with Canadian Elite Basketball League’s Scarborough Shooting Stars for the 2022 season. Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images.   J. Cole has joined the 2022 roster of the Scarborough Shooting Stars, a Toronto-area team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, according to multiple reports and…

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#Gary Brown, former Giants running back, dead at 52

#Gary Brown, former Giants running back, dead at 52

“Gary Brown, former Giants running back, dead at 52” Former Giants running back Gary Brown died Sunday at 52, according to reports. Brown, who spent the final two seasons of his NFL career with the Giants, was in hospice care in Pennsylvania, according to Clarence Hill Jr. of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The Penn State…

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#Pepsi unveils ‘Cracker Jill’ version of ‘Cracker Jack’ to promote women’s sports

#Pepsi unveils ‘Cracker Jill’ version of ‘Cracker Jack’ to promote women’s sports

“Pepsi unveils ‘Cracker Jill’ version of ‘Cracker Jack’ to promote women’s sports” PepsiCo announced this week it is unveiling new characters named “Cracker Jill” as part of its “Cracker Jack” brand in an effort to promote the accomplishments of women in sports. “After more than 125 years as one of sport’s most iconic snacks, Cracker Jack® is adding a…

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#Fanatics valued at B after Michael Rubin’s latest funding round

#Fanatics valued at $27B after Michael Rubin’s latest funding round

“#Fanatics valued at $27B after Michael Rubin’s latest funding round” Fanatics this week completed a $1.5 billion fundraising round that values the purveyor of sportswear at $27 billion, sources said. Founder Michael Rubin still retains majority control after selling shares to Blackrock, Fidelity and new investor MSD Capital, Michael Dell’s investment vehicle, a source said….

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#Fanatics valued at B after Michael Rubin’s latest funding round

#Fanatics, Jay-Z buying sports jersey maker Mitchell & Ness

“#Fanatics, Jay-Z buying sports jersey maker Mitchell & Ness” Sports merchandise giant Fanatics will acquire vintage team jersey maker Mitchell & Ness for around $250 million, a source familiar with the matter told The Post. Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is teaming with rappers Jay-Z, Meek Mill and Lil Baby — and Maverick Carter, a business…

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