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Boardroom is a sports, media and entertainment brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman and focused on the intersection of sports and entertainment. Boardroom’s flagship media arm features premium video/audio, editorial, daily and weekly newsletters, showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom’s ecosystem encompasses B2B events and experiences (such as its renowned NBA and WNBA All-Star events) as well as ticketed conferences such as Game Plan in partnership with CNBC. Our advisory arm serves to consult and connect athletes, brands and executives with our broader network and initiatives.

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July 24, 2026
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LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia for seemingly the final chapter of his NBA career. In what he called his “last decision,” the 41-year-old superstar announced Friday that he’ll join the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, choosing the team over retirement and other potential destinations such as Miami and Cleveland. James said he still wants to compete for another championship, and Philadelphia believes his arrival — alongside Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey — gives the Sixers their best shot at ending a 43-year title drought.

Paramount Skydance has agreed to delay closing its proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until after an antitrust trial, with the deal on hold until June 2027 or five days after a court ruling, whichever comes first. The agreement cancels an Aug. 3 preliminary injunction hearing as both sides prepare for trial. States argue the merger would harm competition in theatrical distribution and cable licensing, while the Writers Guild of America warns of lower pay and weaker deal terms.

Johnny Depp is returning to a major Hollywood role as Ebenezer Scrooge in Ebenezer, a reimagining of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol from director Ti West. Paramount recently dropped the first trailer, showing Depp’s grouchy Scrooge tormented by the spirits of Christmas. The film, which co-stars Ian McKellen, Andrea Riseborough, Rupert Grint, and Daisy Ridley, marks Depp’s biggest Hollywood role since his highly publicized legal battle with Amber Heard.

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Mark Cuban is finally getting into baseball. Harbinger Sports Partners, the private equity firm backed by the former Dallas Mavericks majority owner, has acquired a minority stake in the Athletics as the franchise prepares for its planned 2028 move to Las Vegas. The investment is part of the A’s effort to raise $550 million toward a new $2 billion stadium on the Vegas Strip. Cuban has previously tried to buy the Pirates, Cubs, Rangers, and Dodgers.

Intel is riding the AI infrastructure boom to its strongest revenue growth in nearly 15 years. The chipmaker reported second-quarter revenue of $16.1 billion, up 25% year over year and well ahead of expectations, with data center sales surging 59% to $6.3 billion. Intel also issued an upbeat outlook for the current quarter, but investors remained unconvinced: Shares, which have gained more than 170% in 2026, fell sharply following the report.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is continuing its blockbuster run, closing out its first week with $199.3 million at the domestic box office. The epic starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, and more has now posted the third-biggest opening week of Nolan’s career, trailing only The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, while its remarkably steady weekday grosses have the film tracking toward a second weekend as high as $74 million.

Facebook is testing a major shift from the traditional news feed to a full-screen, video-first experience. The “immersive video” homepage will roll out in select international markets this year, with Meta potentially bringing it to the U.S. in 2027. Users will still be able to opt out and access the classic feed. The move reflects Meta’s broader push into video: Reels is now a $50 billion annualized business, generating more ad revenue than YouTube.

Prime Video is taking viewers behind the scenes of Spain’s historic World Cup triumph. The four-part docuseries, arriving exclusively by the end of 2026, will feature never-before-seen footage and firsthand accounts from the team’s 52-day journey to a second World Cup title, including its wins over Argentina and France. The project arrives after Spain’s victory over Argentina drew a record 62.8 million U.S. viewers across Fox, Telemundo, and Peacock.

Lululemon is teaming up with MLB and Fanatics on a new collection featuring all 30 teams, expanding the athleticwear brand’s push into major sports leagues. The lineup blends Lululemon staples with team branding across performance and lifestyle apparel and accessories, including the Scuba hoodie, Define jacket, Align pants, and Everywhere Belt Bag. The collection launches Friday across Fanatics and MLB Shop, as well as select MLB stadium retail locations.

Universal Pictures is turning 10 classic Atari games into movies. The studio has partnered with Atari and Entertainment 360 to develop feature films based on iconic titles including Pong, Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Breakout, and Yars’ Revenge. An original script for the first, undisclosed adaptation has already been acquired, with producer Guymon Casady and writers Matt Reilly and Carl Hampe attached. The first film is expected to begin production next year ahead of a potential 2028 release.

OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Health to all logged-in U.S. users over 18 across its Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. The feature lets users connect health information and medical records from services including Apple Health, Epic, and One Medical, allowing ChatGPT to use that context across conversations. OpenAI says health-related queries have grown to 300 million per week, but emphasizes that ChatGPT is not intended to diagnose or treat medical conditions and users should rely on professional medical advice.

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