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INSIGHTS James Naismith invented basketball in the winter of 1891-1892, and the first match occurred on 1891-12-21. Naismith created basketball through adaptations of then-current games, including American and English rugby, lacrosse, soccer, and an Ontario game called duck on a rock. Though originally thought to have been created at the YMCA, basketball was created by Naismith at a building owned and operated by the School for Christian Workers; the organization that would eventually become Springfield College.    James Naismith invented the sport of basketball during the winter of 1891-1892 in Springfield, Massachusetts as a gymnasium instructor for (what would eventually become) Springfield College . The first game of basketball took place on 1891-12-21 , and the sport became officially recognized by 1905 . While there have been some adjustments to Naismith’s original parameters and 13 rules , the modern game of basketball remains essentially unchanged . BASKE...

INSIGHTS LeBron James is the youngest player in NBA history to score 30,000 points. LeBron James is one of the only 5 NBA players who won 4 or more MVP awards. LeBron James has maintained his dominance in spite of facing against strong opponents such as the Golden State Warriors. OVERVIEW LeBron James is the best NBA player of all time, based on his average and peak game performances compared to outstanding players in the past and present. He has also maintained his dominance in the game despite difficulties and strong opposition. Finally, his age and current performance sets him up to achieve even greater heights of excellence in the future.

INSIGHTS Based on individual statistics, total number of championships won, accuracy, performance in the clutch, and other indicators, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player in the history of the NBA. Michael Jordan has won a total of six NBA Championships, while LeBron James has currently only won three championships. Michael Jordan is the most accurate player in the history of the NBA with an accuracy rating of 27.9 percent, although LeBron James is rated second at 27.7 percent.

INSIGHTS It is estimated that the e-Sports industry in North America was valued between $257.9 million and $555 million in 2017, and the industry is expected to reach a maximum value of $1.1 billion by 2020. It is estimated that there were 74.4 million e-Sports fans and enthusiasts in the United States in 2017, and this number is expected to increase to 130 million by 2021. Three brands currently active in the e-Sports industry in the United States include Intel, Mountain Dew, and The Gillette Company, while potential entrants to the market could be L’Oréal, Sweetgreen, and Ateyo.

INSIGHTS The Sports Leagues including the MLB are looking for a “1% integrity fee” from all bets placed that would act as a new revenue source, and cover other costs such as enhanced security measures to prevent illegal betting and match fixing. The sports betting market has been estimated at $287 billion USD annually, a market that appeals to the MLB. The MLB is investing heavily in lobbying states to influence and shape sports betting regulations in their favor, after losing their case in the Supreme Court. OVERVIEW On the 14th of May 2018 , the US Supreme Court struck down the " The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act", also known as PASPA. This federal law dating from 1992 banned sports gambling in most US states, with a few exceptions. It was deemed unconstitutional and the Court has ruled in favor of letting individual states decide and make their own sport gambling regulations. This ruling came after the State of New Jersey tried to side...