MLB.com reported that no player had ever signed an extension with less upper-minors experience. He had not played a single game in the majors. He had played only three games at Triple-A or above.
It's why you have never seen Messi (Adidas) and Ronaldo (Nike) square off in a World Cup ad, despite it being the single most obvious creative idea in the sport.
FIFA sold a crypto token that gave buyers the "Right To Buy" a FIFA ticket. This was separate from the ticket price itself. Many users bought the token (jesus, what a grift) only to later see the marked up price and declined their "right to buy". They didn't receive a refund. FIFA likely made "tens of millions of dollars" from the scheme.
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Underscored — save the words that stop you in your tracks.
