In only 30 days, New York took in $2 billion in wagers — more than any other state in the U.S.– via new legalized online sports gambling. Super Bowl weekend alone, New York sports bettors wagered $472.1 million.
New York collects 51% of the state’s sports betting revenue in taxes, and New Yo Kathy Hochul’s budget plan reportedly expects $357 million in FY2023 from the additional source. By 2026, it estimates $509 million.
“Sports betting has level the playing field for the average sports fan to make a nice living on the side.” Said Jeff Johnson of MSG Networks’ The Betting Exchange, a dynamic roundtable style show featuring co host Katie Mox and former New York Jets safety Erik Coleman.
Johnson explains some ways on how the average newbie can try his or her luck on this chance to come up in a hot new industry.
“Start with what you can afford to lose.” Said Johnson” Even if your’e not a sports fan, there are plenty of ways to get in on the action. Think betting sports props, and or do you research and learn trends and remember Las Vegas isn’t aways right.”
You can check Johnson and The Betting Exchange weeknights on the MSG Network.
“Boomshakalaka” won’t just be another iconic line belted by NBA JAM announcer Tim Kitzrow because Michelob ULTRA is on fire and 1993 is in the air. Michelob ULTRA, the NBA’s official beer partner and a brand that always reminds us that joy is key, is bringing all the nostalgic feels to basketball fans around the world at NBA All-Star 2022, in honor of the league’s 75th anniversary.
Michelob ULTRA is encouraging fans to “Enjoy it Like It’s 1993” by bringing the excitement of the game to life both electronically and on the ground in Cleveland through a fire partnership with NBA JAM and some of the ’90s most renowned players, personalities, and musicians.
“There is something special about NBA JAM and the power it had to bring real joy to so many people over the years,” said three-time NBA champion and seven-time All-Star James Worthy. “I’m excited that Michelob ULTRA is giving me the opportunity to take a trip down memory lane with fellow legendary players and fans.”
To encourage people to ‘Enjoy It Like It’s 1993,’ the outstanding light beer is ready to take fans on a nostalgic voyage through the 1990s:
During NBA All-Star 2022, only select local bars in Cleveland, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and Boom Shaka Laka’s barcade will sell NBA JAM-inspired, limited-edition cans featuring memorable catch phrases and imagery from the game.
Fan photographs will be converted into their own 16-bit avatar inspired by the game by tweeting a selfie to @MichelobULTRA with the hashtag #ULTRAJAM.
Fans can get apparel from the NBA Jam ‘Time Capsule Collection’ and ultra-exclusive premium products that will be dropping throughout NBA All-Star 2022, including limited special NBA JAM x ULTRA arcade systems, by visiting EnjoyItLikeIts1993.com, an amazing 90’s styled website.
MUL x Homage NBA JAM Merch 1
MUL x Homage NBA JAM Merch 1
MUL x Homage NBA JAM Merch 2
MUL x Homage NBA JAM Merch 2
Michelob ULTRA has teamed up with original NBA JAM characters Clyde Drexler, Dikembe Mutombo, Dominique Wilkins, and James Worthy, as well as NBA luminaries Clyde Drexler, Dikembe Mutombo, Dominique Wilkins, and James Worthy, to remind us that ‘It’s Only Worth It If You Enjoy It.’
Dominique Wilkins Image
Dominique Wilkins Image
Dikembe Mutombo Image
Dikembe Mutombo Image
Clyde Drexler Image
Clyde Drexler Image
James Worthy Image
James Worthy Image
“No video game displayed the joy of basketball quite like NBA JAM, from its iconic catchphrases to 2-on-2 gameplay or flaming balls; as a brand that champions the joy of the NBA, it made perfect sense for us to team up with this iconic franchise during NBA All-Star that celebrates the history of the NBA,” said Ricardo Marques, Vice President of Marketing, Michelob ULTRA.
Michelob ULTRA will bring NBA JAM to life by transforming a local Cleveland pub into ‘Boom Shaka Lakas,’ a nostalgic ’90s arcade where fans can hang out during NBA All-Star 2022. Fans may look forward to seeing:
Musical performances by Grammy-nominated artist and hip-hop icon Fat Joe and a surprise guest appearance
Spin sets by hidden NBA JAM character and iconic DJ Jazzy Jeff
Meet & greets with NBA JAM legends throughout the weekend including:
James Worthy – 3:30 – 5:00p.m. on Saturday, February 19
Clyde Drexler – 4:30 – 6:00p.m. on Saturday, February 19
Dominique Wilkins – 4:00 – 5:30p.m. on Sunday, February 20
Dikembe Mutombo – 4:30 – 6:00p.m. on Sunday, February 20
Special appearances by the voice of NBA JAM, Tim Kitzrow
Limited-edition collab merchandise made in partnership with Ohio-based apparel company Homage, plenty of Michelob ULTRA, unlimited NBA JAM arcade plays and more
Boom Shaka Laka’s will be open to fans beginning Friday, February 18 through Sunday, February 20, 12 p.m. – 1 a.m. EST.
Head to EnjoyItLikeIts1993.com and keep those eyes peeled on @MichelobULTRA #ULTRAJAM on social media to stay up-to-date and see how Michelob ULTRA is heating up during NBA All-Star 2022.
The NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team will be honored during a special halftime ceremony during the 71st NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 20 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Usher, Spike Lee, Tiffany Haddish, and Anthony Anderson, all of whom are part-owners of the Cleveland Cavaliers, will serve as narrators, taking fans on a journey through the league’s first 75 years, recognizing the players who have shone the brightest and highlighting the themes that have served as the NBA’s cornerstones since its inception: competition, culture, and inclusion.
Earth, Wind & Fire, winners of nine GRAMMY Awards, will perform their hit “Shining Star” as the halftime show’s climax. The NBA 75th Anniversary squad will be in attendance for the diamond anniversary ceremony, which will include members from nearly every decade of the league’s existence. The game will be broadcast live in 215 nations and territories on TNT at 8 p.m. ET.
Machine Gun Kelly, a Billboard Award-winning artist from Cleveland, and famous producer and award-winning DJ D-Nice will present the 2022 NBA All-Stars before to tip-off. Macy Gray, a four-time GRAMMY Award winner from Ohio, will perform the American national song, while Ryland James, a Toronto native and two-time Juno Award nominee and platinum-selling musician, will perform the Canadian national anthem.
DJ Khaled will be joined by a star-studded lineup of friends, including nine-time GRAMMY Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Mary J. Blige, three-time GRAMMY Award winner Ludacris, five-time GRAMMY Award-winner Lil Wayne, Gunna, Migos, and Lil Baby, to headline an unforgettable performance before the AT&T Slam Dunk during State Farm® All-Star Saturday Night, airing at 8 p.m. ET
DJ Khaled is set to take over NBA All-Star Saturday night. Taking the stage in Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Khaled is set to bring a group of his friends with him for the performance.
Today, the NBA announced his friends, revealing Khaled’s set will feature Lil Wayne, Gunna, Migos, Ludacris, Lil Baby, and Mary J. Blige.
The performance will occur just before the AT&T Slam Dunk contest.
According to the New York Post, The Undertaker is the inaugural inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022. During the 2022 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which will take place during WrestleMania Week, The Deadman will be inducted into the sacred hall.
The Undertaker hovered over the WWE landscape like a terrifying shadow, foreshadowing disaster for those who dared to cross him during his three-decade reign. The famous Phenom operated on his own level, possessing supposedly magical skills and uncanny in-ring skill.
In his career, The Undertaker won numerous championships including the WWE and World Heavyweight Championship and tag team titles. He also won the 2007 Royal Rumble. Undertaker also ushered in matches like the Casket Match, Buried Alive Match, and Hell in a Cell. He also ran off an impressive streak of 21 straight Wrestlemania wins.
The Undertaker’s legendary career came to an end at Survivor Series on Nov. 22, 2020, when The Deadman announced his retirement, ironically 30 years after he first stepped into a WWE ring.
The WWE Hall of Fame at a ceremony will take place Friday, April 1 at American Airlines Center in Dallas as part of WrestleMania Week.
Too $hort performing an NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert during Black History Month is only right. The Hip-Hop icon pulled up on NPR to celebrate his longevity and dope career, which includes releasing an album in five different decades.
The Bay Area legend brought to an NPR a set that included “Blow The Whistle,” “The Ghetto,” and even the Mount Westmore collaboration “Big Subwoofer.” Fans also get a preview of his new single “Big Sexy Thang” with Lil Duval.
The NBA released a new vaccine-related PSA featuring NBA All-Star and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns ahead of NBA All-Star 2022. The PSA debuted during the Bucks’ game against the 76ers on February 17 and will continue to broadcast during All-Star weekend. Towns, whose mother died of COVID-19 in 2020, has a powerful message to share:
“Early in the COVID pandemic, many lives were lost and there wasn’t much we could do. Now, there’s effective vaccines and boosters. But some people choose not to take the shot. Some say they don’t know what the vaccine will do. But we all know what COVID has already done. Now we all have a choice to make. Let’s make a choice we can live with. For information on how to find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster near you, visit Vaccines.gov.”
The NBA family is continuing to work with public health experts and groups to figure out how we can share public health messaging to inform the NBA family and the wider public about the vaccinations’ safety and efficacy.
As part of NBA All-Star, the Cavs have partnered with the NBA to support Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s citywide vaccination, booster, and health education efforts by offering incentives to those who receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot at vaccine sites throughout the city, including tickets to All-Star events and Cavaliers games, merchandise, special autographed items, and more. The league also donated 10,000 fast antigen tests and 110,000 face masks to the COVID-19 Taskforce for distribution to schools and community-based organizations, in addition to supporting 11 city-wide vaccination clinics and testing initiatives through additional vaccination venues.
KLUTCH Sports Group has announced the formation of a women’s basketball division. A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, Chelsea Gray of the Aces, Allisha Gray of the Dallas Wings, and Aliyah Boston of the University of South Carolina (“NIL” Representation) have joined the agency’s growing roster of elite female athletes, which includes high school basketball star Juju Watkins.
“When I started this agency a decade ago, I envisioned KLUTCH playing a role in empowering all athletes. Women are some of the most electrifying and inspiring athletes in the world and KLUTCH is excited and honored to be a part of that story” said Rich Paul, KLUTCH Sports Group Founder and CEO.
KLUTCH Sports Group COO, Fara Leff said “Jade has made a significant impact in women’s basketball and is a great addition to our team as we embark on this new journey.”
Wilson, a forward with the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, was the first overall pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft and went on to win the Rookie of the Year award. She has been voted the 2020 WNBA MVP, a three-time WNBA All-Star, and has won an Olympic gold medal since then (2020 Tokyo).
C. Gray is a four-time WNBA All-Star and Olympic gold winner who plays guard for the Las Vegas Aces (2020 Tokyo). She was the 11th overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft and has since been named to the All-WNBA First Team (2019) and All-WNBA Second Team (2017).
A. Gray, a guard with the Dallas Wings, was taken fourth overall in the 2017 WNBA Draft after leading the South Carolina Gamecocks to the NCAA National Championship. Gray won a gold medal in the 3×3 women’s tournament at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after being selected the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2017.
Boston, a center at the University of South Carolina, led the Gamecocks to two SEC Tournament titles and one regular-season championship. She was the first sophomore ever to be selected Academic All-American of the Year in D-I women’s basketball and won the Lisa Leslie Award as the best center in NCAA women’s basketball two years in a row (2020, 2021).
Watkins signed with KLUTCH Sports for NIL representation, which he announced last week. Watkins, a student at Sierra Canyon High School in Los Angeles, was awarded the 2020 Sports Kid of the Year by Sports Illustrated, the 2020 Los Angeles Times girls basketball player of the year by the Los Angeles Times, and the 2021 FIBA under-16 gold medalist and tournament MVP by the FIBA.
A Super Bowl championship ring won’t likely be the only ring that Aaron Rodgers won’t be getting in 2022 as the Green Bay quarterback recently ended his engagement to actress Shallene Woodley.
The news comes just a year after Rodgers, 38, and the Divergent actress, 30, announced their engagement, much to the surprise of many.
Neither Rodgers nor Woodley provided any official information about the split, although it appears to be fairly amicable. (The couple has no children.) A source told People that “it just wasn’t working” between the two, stating that Rodgers and Woodley very different people with busy careers and there were obstacles that they couldn’t surmount. They will remain friendly; there’s no bad blood and no drama. It just didn’t work out for them.”
Some have speculated that the split might have been caused by their drastically different political and social views. Whereas Woodley is an outspoken activist about many causes, Rodgers has been a prominent figure in the fight against mandated Covid-19 vaccinations.
Neither has posted anything on Instagram since the breakup announcement.
Jaylen Brown will not be an NBA All-Star for the second season in a row. officially missed out on his second straight All-Star nod Monday when NBA commissioner Adam Silver selected Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen as the injury replacement for Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden, who is sidelined with a sore hamstring.
Brown is averaging 23.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game this season for a streaking Celtics team that is currently 6th in the competitive Eastern Conference. After the Celtics lost to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, Brown talked about his latest All-STAR snub.
Jaylen Brown on his All-Star snub: “I’m not losing no sleep. I think my ability on both sides of the ball speaks for itself” pic.twitter.com/nJ4K3Gy7x7
“I’m not really disappointed. Like I said before, I’m not losing sleep,” Brown told reporters, as seen in the video above. “I think that my ability on both sides of the ball speaks for itself. I’m not going to knock any of those other guys. Congratulations to them. But, I think it’s situational, to be honest. I think maybe some other things go into it that maybe we don’t know about right now.
Afterwards, Brown took to social media and posted an image of Kanye West holding a notepad saying how much he should have been an All-Star.
