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Elon Musk wanted to entrust charitable distribution of his fortune to a 30-something former pro gambler with no experience in philanthropy, according to a winding narrative published Saturday by The Wall Street Journal. Late last year, Musk increasingly relied on advice from 34-year-old Igor Kurganov, a self-described college dropout who had a multimillion-dollar career in professional gambling years before he met Musk. The Journal reported that Kurganov is currently not with Musk’s… Source link

One of the best players in baseball could be on the move in the next few weeks. Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto reportedly declined a 15-year, $440 million offer from the team, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. That decision will lead to the Nationals listening to offers for the young star. The proposed deal would have made Soto, 23, the highest-paid player in baseball history. Notably, the offer contained no deferred money. Though the Nationals will reportedly entertain… Source link

The departure of head coach Quin Snyder and trade of Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves initiated an imminent teardown and rebuild in Utah. Yet the Jazz initially signaled they weren’t ready to part with Donovan Mitchell, an All-Star in his prime on a team with no prospect of contending anytime soon. Now it appears that they’re at least open to dealing Mitchell. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday the Jazz “are showing a willingness to listen on possible trade… Source link

The ketchup bottles at Heinz Field will soon be in the recycling bin. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Monday that their home stadium will no longer be called Heinz Field. The team reportedly couldn’t reach a new deal with Heinz, the sauce and condiment company famous for its signature ketchup and the iconic bottles that contain it. Andrew Fillipponi of Pittsburgh radio station 97.3 The Fan first reported that the Steelers already had a new deal in place, and it’s with a non-ketchup company… Source link

Google has reportedly offered to spin off its ad auctions business, which lets companies buy advertising space on the web and in search results, into a slightly more separate company if it’ll help avoid antitrust actions, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The offer is reportedly part of multiple concessions Google has offered the US Department of Justice, as it looks to avoid further lawsuits alleging anti-competitive practices. According to the WSJ, the move would be a… Source link

(Warning: This story contains allegations of sexual misconduct.) Vince McMahon, the longtime CEO of WWE who stepped down in June, paid four women at least $12 million total over the past 16 years to hide numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. McMahon was also being investigated by the WWE’s board after was discovered in April he paid $3 million to cover up an affair with a former employee. This new report indicates McMahon covered up… Source link

Throughout the Washington Commanders’ workplace harassment scandal, team owner Dan Snyder has played the part of the out-of-office billionaire, shocked to discover the team he has owned since 1999 allegedly had such horrible issues, when he wasn’t questioning the veracity of said issues. Specifically, he claimed to be “unaware” of the allegations until they were reported by The Washington Post and lamented being “too hands-off as an owner” in a statement released soon after the scandal… Source link

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is sticking with the team for years to come. Garland reportedly signed a five-year, $193 million rookie extension to stay with the Cavaliers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is the largest contract ever handed out by the franchise. The deal will rise to $231 million if Garland makes an All-NBA roster or wins the league MVP next season. Cavs general manager Koby Altman portended the deal in April, when he told reporters, “He’s going to be in… Source link

The Boston Celtics got the point guard they were seeking Friday. Boston reportedly acquired Malcolm Brogdon in a trade with the Indiana Pacers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The deal will cost the Celtics five players and a 2023 first-round pick. None of the players going back to the Pacers are considering part of Boston’s core. In exchange for Brogdon, the Pacers will receive Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan, Aaron Nesmith, Nik Stauskas and Daniel Theis. Brogdon, 29, averaged 19.1 points… Source link

Two things happened at Brittney Griner‘s preliminary hearing in Russia on Monday: A Moscow court set the start date for her trial for Friday and extended Griner’s detention by six more months, according to the Associated Press. This is the fourth time Griner’s pre-trial detention was moved after already being extended to Saturday before her court date was set. Now, she’ll be detained throughout the course of the trial. The Phoenix Mercury star was arrested at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17 for… Source link