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With the professional sports world generating tens of billions of dollars in revenue every year, it comes as no surprise that it’s an important industry to watch. While much of this revenue...
Until 2021, it was illegal to pay college athletes for their name, image or likeness. This meant as long as an athlete played under the National Collegiate Athletic Association, they did so without...
24/7 Insights The least popular baseball players have very little in common.  Some of the players on this list are All-Stars.  A few players listed have been on World Series teams.  Also: 2...
In the NFL, there is generally one role above all others that gets the highest contract. As the quarterback, you are expected to lead the team on and off the field, which is why it’s the...
24/7 Insights Wimbledon is the most important tennis event every year.  Soccer is undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world.  The second most-watched event is a surprising one.  Also: 2...
Today, the top athletes are on par with celebrities. They wear shiny diamonds, drive the most expensive cars and rub elbows with the world’s elites. But when did playing professional sports start...
The 1940s were a turbulent time for sports. Following the United States’ entry into World War II, many male athletes traded the playing field for the battlefield. And this led to the rise of some...
24/7 Insights Winning an Olympic gold medal can unlock successful career moves.  Plenty of gold medal winners go on to live normal lives.  Some gold medal winners have parlayed success into...
These days, some of the top professional athletes are known for big wins and even bigger paychecks. But the glamorous lifestyle of the sports world’s top players has spanned several decades. The...
The National Football League no doubt has players who have received jaw-dropping contracts. On the other hand, some players’ contracts are so awful that they can be considered among the worst NFL...
In baseball, there are teams people love, and then there are teams people love to hate. Much of this is determined by the city you live in and any existing rivalries. However, some Major League...
At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the United States blew every other country out of the water by winning a total of 126 gold, silver, and bronze medals. It wasn’t particularly a surprise, especially...
24/7 Insights Michael Jordan is the richest athlete of all time.  Jordan is considered the greatest basketball player ever.  His current net worth is estimated at $3.2 billion.  Also: Discover...
The drama and controversy surrounding a sports figure often amplify media coverage and public interest, which can paradoxically boost a brand’s visibility. While a scandal might tarnish an...
Football culture is one of the biggest community-building events among college towns. It brings locals, students, alumni, and visitors to gather together around the spirit of camaraderie and a cold...