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Von Miller will wear No. 40 for the Dallas Cowboys during the 2026 season after exchanging undisclosed equity in his Greener Pastures Chicken venture with fullback Hunter Luepke, who will switch from No. 40 to No. 30; Miller previously wore No. 40 with other teams and in college.
LSU basketball star Flau'jae Johnson has signed an equity deal with the new women's 3-on-3 basketball league, Unrivaled, which aims to offer the highest average salary in women's pro sports history. Johnson, also a rapper and businesswoman, will collaborate on content and receive league support for her music. Despite NCAA restrictions, she remains a top WNBA prospect and has lucrative NIL deals with major brands. Johnson, who admires LeBron James for his business acumen, emphasizes discipline and time management in balancing her diverse pursuits.
Disney is in talks with the NFL and NBA to explore an equity deal for ESPN as the entertainment giant faces financial challenges. While no deal has been signed, Disney sees a partnership with the sports leagues as a potential solution to improve results. Analysts suggest that potential buyers for ESPN could include the major sports leagues, technology partners like Amazon or Apple, and distribution partners like Comcast or Verizon. The NFL and NBA already have billion-dollar partnerships with Disney and ESPN, making a deal financially sensible. ESPN is also interested in securing more exclusive content from sports leagues. However, if the NFL and NBA acquire an equity stake in ESPN, it could create resentment among other media partners. Wall Street analysts estimate ESPN's worth to be between $25 billion and $30 billion.
Bed Bath & Beyond's shares fell 21% after disclosing substantial dilution from a recent equity deal, potentially complicating further fundraising from hedge fund Hudson Bay Capital Management. The number of common shares has nearly tripled to at least 335 million, making it difficult for the home-goods retailer to raise more money.