Amy Calistri

Amy Calistri

Business and Investment Correspondent  |  AUSTIN, TX

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Amy Calistri got her high school letter in golf and hasn't golfed since. She has a collegiate letter in wrestling, but never wrestled. She was arguably the worst catcher in IBM's coed softball league. But she is a hardcore sports fan, having spent her formative years yelling from Boston Garden's second balcony and Fenway's cheap seats. She loves when she can combine her love of sports with her business acumen. Amy is published in the areas of economics, investing, statistics, poker, and the sports and gaming industries.

Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL player was suspended numberous times for marijuana use. (Image: Jonathan Daniel/Getty)

New NFL Agreement Relaxes Rules for Marijuana Use (VIDEO)

The new NFL collective bargaining agreement (CBA) signed March 15 modifies the rules for marijuana use. While big player wins include more revenue sharing and higher minimum salaries, a more lenient marijuana policy is a side benefit of the new CBA. But the incremental change may not be enough for […]

Caesars finally found a buyer for the Rio, in all her faded glory. (Image: Getty)

Costly Two-Month Delay Might Not Derail Eldorado Caesars Merger

The merger between Eldorado Resorts and Caesars Entertainment could be delayed until June, putting more pressure on the ambitious union. Adding insult to injury, Eldorado must pay Caesars roughly $2.3 million a day until the deal closes. Even as their casinos were forced shut during the coronavirus outbreak, Eldorado and […]

William Byron is favored in this week's eNascar iRacing

Nevada Allows Betting on Virtual NASCAR iRacing

The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced on Friday that sportsbooks can accept bets on the 2020 eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series starting this weekend. Now that Nevada has paved the way for betting on NASCAR’s virtual races, other states and eSports may follow. The outbreak of the coronavirus has left […]

Jeff and Fred Wilpon have already burned potential buyers twice. (Image: Frank Franklin II/AP)

Wilpons Push Mets Sale Amid Flagging Revenues and Pandemic

According to reports, the New York Mets are still up for sale. While this is arguably the worst time to sell a major league team, the Wilpons have never been known for their timing. Like most major league sports, MLB’s season is on hiatus due to a global pandemic. Would-be […]

Haren's bobbleheads come with a personalized note, like this confession about intentionally hitting Vlad Guerreo

Former Pitcher Dan Haren Auctioning Bobblehead Collection for Charity

Former MLB All-Star pitcher Dan Haren is auctioning his massive bobblehead collection on eBay.  Bidders have until April 1 for a chance to own a unique piece of baseball history and help charities during this time of need. Dan Haren is one of the few pitchers to have beaten all […]

Clippers' owner Steve Ballmer plans to keep the Forum as a music venue. (Image: City of Inglewood)

Clippers’ Steve Ballmer Avoids Lawsuits with $400M Forum Purchase

LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer will fork over $400 million in cash for the Forum in Inglewood, California. The purchase, announced Tuesday, paves the way for the Clippers’ new arena at a nearby location, but most of all, it ends Madison Square Garden’s (MSG) contentious legal battle with the City […]

Former NBA player Jeremy Lin is back in China awaiting the restart of the CBA. (Image: Fred Lee?Getty)

Professional Basketball Players Head to China for CBA Restart

Jeremy Lin, Lance Stephenson, and Sonny Weems are among the professional basketball players heading back to China for an April restart of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). The sports league is one of the first to emerge from hiatus after suspending its season due to the coronavirus outbreak. The CBA […]

Sabrina Ionescu celebrates Oregon's PAC-12 Conference Championship, only to see her post-season dreams vanish four days later. (Image: Ethan Miller/ Getty).

Sabrina Ionescu Makes First-Team All-American After Bittersweet Season

Oregon’s Sabrina Ionescu was unanimously selected to the first team of The Associated Press women’s basketball All-Americans. But while Ionescu’s senior year is one for the record books, it’s also marked by profound grief and unfinished business. Ionescu could have easily joined the professional ranks after her junior year. But […]

Eldorado Resorts continues to push for its acquisition of Caesars Entertainment, despite the heightened risks due to the coronavirus outbreak. (Image: Eldorado Resports)

Coronavirus Complicates $17.3 Billion Eldorado, Caesars Merger

To protect its merger with Eldorado Resorts, Caesars Entertainment was among the last casino companies to close during the coronavirus outbreak. But even if the deal goes through, there could be tough times ahead for Caesars — and the banks financing the deal. Last June, Eldorado Resorts agreed to acquire […]

MGM Resorts and Wynn are closing all their Las Vegas properties by Tuesday. (Image: MGM Resorts)

MGM and Wynn Temporarily Close All Las Vegas Properties

MGM Resorts and Wynn are closing their Las Vegas properties due to coronavirus concerns, effective Tuesday, March 17. Sunday night’s announcement followed days of incremental changes to the casino companies’ services. Both MGM and Wynn had reduced operations at their Las Vegas properties prior to Sunday’s announcements. MGM closed down […]

The Hollywood Casino Toledo is one of Ohio's 11 casinos closed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. (Image: Hollywood Casinos)

Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania Casinos Close as Coronavirus Spreads

Casinos across Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania are closing in an attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The casino closures are mostly in response to new state health policies. After the 2007-08 financial crisis, states embraced the casino industry with open arms. For many, the industry was a […]

Add the Wynn Las Vegas race and sportsbook and poker room to the many coronavirus related closures. (Image: Wynn)

Wynn Las Vegas Shuts Down Poker Room and Sportsbook

Wynn Las Vegas announced its race and sportsbook will, along with its poker room, be closed as of Sunday. Friday’s announcement follows Wynn’s closing of its entertainment venues and buffets in its Las Vegas and Boston properties due to coronavirus concerns. The is no mystery behind Wynn’s closure of its […]

An MGM Mirage guest, and "Power of Women Summit" Las Vegas conference, tested positive for the coronavirus. (Image: Ethan Miller/Getty)

MGM Mirage Las Vegas Guest Tests Positive for Coronavirus

A guest at the Mirage casino resort tested positive for the coronavirus, MGM Resorts International announced on Wednesday. The guest, a New York woman, was in Las Vegas to attend the “Women of Power Summit.” MGM issued a press release on Wednesday, stating that it had informed guests and employees […]

PGA ratings magnet, Tiger Woods will miss  -- after missing the Honda Classic and Arnold Parmer Invitational due to back problems. (Image: Getty)

PGA Scores 70 Percent Increase on New Media Rights Deals

The PGA Tour announced its new, nine-year domestic media rights deals on Monday. The 2022-2030 contracts with CBS, NBC, and ESPN+ reportedly represent a 70% increase over previous packages. The PGA’s television ratings have been lackluster this year. NBC’s Honda Classic drew the fewest third and final-round viewers of the […]

Ferrari's Formula One troubles mount as team is cut off from its factory. (Image: Rudy Carezzevoli: Getty)

More F1 Pain: No Spectators at Bahrain and Homeless Italians

Formula 1’s 2020 season is hanging by a thread after Saturday’s decision to bar spectators at the Bahrain Grand Prix, and a quarantine in northern Italy. As a truly international sport, F1 is on the front lines of the coronavirus threat. It’s been one step forward and two steps back […]

Despite cancellations and Ferrari FIA controvers, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are Formula One favorites heading into the season opener. (Image: AP)

Hamilton and Mercedes F1 Favorites After Preseason Drama

As Formula 1’s preseason tests conclude, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are still the favorites going into the 2020 season. Although the odds are predictable, F1’s preseason drama — including a secret settlement and the threat of more race postponements — has been jarring. Usually, Formula 1 racing saves its drama […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he's "open to changing partners" as media rights deals expire. (Image: Cliff Hawkins/Getty)

NFL’s Two-Minute Drill to Renew Broadcast Rights at Risk

The NFL is eager to renegotiate its television rights on the heels of a good season. But improving ratings may not impress media buyers who worry the coronavirus could hurt advertisers. The NFL had a relatively good year, with television ratings up roughly 5% during the 2019 regular season. As […]

Ababel Yeshaneh shaves 20 seconds off the half marathon record at the RAK. (Image: Giuseppe Cacace/Getty)

Yeshaneh Shatters Half Marathon Record as Nike Unveils Olympic Shoe

Ababel Yeshaneh won the women’s Ras Al Khamimah Half Marathon in 1:04:31 on Friday, shaving 20 full seconds off the world record. Like other recent record breakers, Yeshaneh felled this one wearing Nike Vaporfly shoes. Brigid Kosgei finished in second place with a time of 1:04:49. Kosgei, recently broke the […]