A US$1.2 billion private equity fund led by former NBA executive Dave Checketts is targeting investments in golf and women’s sports, seeking opportunities in what the veteran sports businessman describes as high-growth sectors. The Cynosure | Checketts Sports Capital fund, formed last year through a partnership between Checketts and The…

Kobey Block, a dual major in accounting and economics at Minnesota State University Moorhead, is set to graduate in May 2026 with ambitious plans for a career in business strategy. The MSUM student has spent approximately one year as a business development intern on the mergers and acquisitions team at…

Standard Nuclear, a leading producer of advanced nuclear fuel, announced the appointment of Kevin Harrill as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 9, 2026. The Oak Ridge, Tennessee-based company selected Harrill to lead its financial operations as it scales production capacity to meet increasing demand for TRISO nuclear fuel from both…

Equillium, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for severe autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, has secured approximately $35 million in gross proceeds through a private placement with RA Capital Management. According to the company’s announcement on March 13, 2026, the financing strengthens Equillium’s balance sheet and is expected to…

The Iowa State Cyclones delivered a commanding performance in their conference tournament quarterfinal matchup against Texas Tech, avenging their earlier home loss with a dominant victory. Just two weeks after the Red Raiders handed Iowa State their first defeat at Hilton Coliseum this season, the Cyclones rolled to their third…

Newegg Commerce, Inc. officially opened its immersive Newegg Gamer Zone to the public on March 10, 2026, marking a significant expansion of the online retailer’s commitment to gaming culture and community engagement. The 2,300-square-foot experiential gaming hub, located at the company’s Southern California headquarters in Diamond Bar, is now welcoming…

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday will feature several nominees who have previously portrayed athletes in memorable film and television roles. From boxing rings to baseball diamonds and tennis courts, this year’s Oscar contenders have demonstrated their versatility by taking on sports-centric characters throughout their careers. According to the…

T2 Metals Corp. announced on March 13, 2026, that it has increased its non-brokered private placement financing by up to $2.6 million due to strong investor demand. The Vancouver-based copper and precious metals exploration company now proposes to raise up to $7.6 million through the issuance of 15.2 million units…

Rising oil prices and mounting concerns over private credit markets are creating conditions that mirror the period leading up to the 2008 global financial crisis, according to Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett. The analyst warned that current asset performance patterns in 2026 bear an ominous resemblance to market behavior…

A new essay challenges conventional approaches to development finance by proposing that community commitment should be recognized as primary capital rather than a subsidy. CAMFED CEO Angeline Murimirwa argues in the piece that the global development finance model continues to underperform because it fails to properly value the contributions of…

The Big 12 Tournament is making a significant change for its semifinal rounds after Kansas University secured a victory over TCU in a late Thursday night matchup. According to local reports, the conference has decided to abandon the glass LED court for the remaining championship games, marking an unexpected shift…

Reading manager Richardson is preparing his squad to face a resurgent Plymouth Argyle side on Saturday, warning that the upcoming match will bear little resemblance to the Royals’ commanding 4-1 victory at Home Park in December. The Championship clash comes as both teams eye the play-off positions, with Reading sitting…