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5:59pm, 6th April, 2019

Sports Direct chief offers to underwrite Debenhams rescue for CEO job: Financial Times

Sports Direct chief Mike Ashley has offered to underwrite a 150 million pound ($196 million) rights issue at Debenhams on condition he is named CEO of the British department store chain, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing two sources.

Debenhams rejects Sports Direct complaints about its disclosure

4:50pm, 13th March, 2019

Business

Debenhams rejects Sports Direct complaints about its disclosure

British department store Debenhams on Wednesday rejected what it said were "unfounded and self-serving complaints" from shareholder Sports Direct about its communications to the market before it warned on profit earlier this month.

New Jersey sports betting activity nearly doubles in September

4:49pm, 12th October, 2018

US

New Jersey sports betting activity nearly doubles in September

Sports betting activity in New Jersey nearly doubled in the month of September, growing to $183.9 million compared with $95.6 million the prior month, on a wave of new internet wagers and the start of football season, according to figures released on...

Coca-Cola bets on Kobe sports drink in fight with Gatorade

9:58am, 14th August, 2018

Business

Coca-Cola bets on Kobe sports drink in fight with Gatorade

Coca-Cola Co is buying a minority stake in a sports drink brand backed by basketball star Kobe Bryant, it said on Tuesday, seeking to mount a stronger challenge to PepsiCo's Gatorade.

Sports Direct rescues House of Fraser for 90 million pounds

12:43pm, 10th August, 2018

UK

Sports Direct rescues House of Fraser for 90 million pounds

Sports Direct, the British sportswear retailer controlled by tycoon Mike Ashley, has snapped up House of Fraser from the department store group's administrators for 90 million pounds.

Mississippi casinos not ready for sports betting as laws take effect

11:33am, 20th July, 2018

US

Mississippi casinos not ready for sports betting as laws take effect

Mississippi casinos won't be ready to roll out sports betting over the weekend, when the state's month-long waiting period on the newly legal form of gambling expires, Mississippi's gaming commissioner told Reuters in a recent intervie...

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Sports Direct chief offers to underwrite Debenhams rescue for CEO job: Financial Times

Debenhams rejects Sports Direct complaints about its disclosure

New Jersey sports betting activity nearly doubles in September

Coca-Cola bets on Kobe sports drink in fight with Gatorade

Sports Direct rescues House of Fraser for 90 million pounds

Mississippi casinos not ready for sports betting as laws take effect

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