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Pizza Hut’s parent company on Thursday said it hasn’t seen any correlation between the NFL’s declining viewership and its sales figures, one day after industry rival Papa John’s (NASDAQ:PZZA) blamed the league’s poor handling of player protests for its own struggles.

Pizza Hut’s parent company on Thursday said it hasn’t seen any correlation between the NFL’s declining viewership and its sales figures, one day after industry rival Papa John’s (NASDAQ:PZZA) blamed the league’s poor handling of player protests for its own struggles.

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry doesn’t know how he became the only person named in the 429-page tax plan unveiled Thursday by House Republicans.

Jim McIngvale, known as “Mattress Mack,” told Gallery Furniture customers last June that he would refund purchases on $3,000 or more on mattresses if Houston’s hometown team brought home the title.

Jim McIngvale, known as “Mattress Mack,” told Gallery Furniture customers last June that he would refund purchases on $3,000 or more on mattresses if Houston’s hometown team brought home the title.

The CEO of Papa John's slammed the NFL's leadership and blamed protests by football players for pizza sales going cold.

The CEO of Papa John's slammed the NFL's leadership and blamed protests by football players for pizza sales going cold.

ESPN on Thursday publicly released an updated social media policy for employees which reminds its sports journalists to refrain from discussing politics when using platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ESPN on Thursday publicly released an updated social media policy for employees which reminds its sports journalists to refrain from discussing politics when using platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Florida golf courses may have been hit hard by Hurricane Irma, but the industry sees bright days ahead.

Florida golf courses may have been hit hard by Hurricane Irma, but the industry sees bright days ahead.

Yum Brands Inc. reported better-than-expected third-quarter results Thursday as a key sales figure rose at KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.

Yum Brands Inc. reported better-than-expected third-quarter results Thursday as a key sales figure rose at KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.

The Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Wednesday to win a World Series title for the first time in their 55-year existence as a Major League Baseball franchise.

The Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Wednesday to win a World Series title for the first time in their 55-year existence as a Major League Baseball franchise.

On Tuesday, Sayfullo Saipov drove a rental truck down a bicycle path in downtown New York City killing eight people and injuring nearly a dozen.

On Tuesday, Sayfullo Saipov drove a rental truck down a bicycle path in downtown New York City killing eight people and injuring nearly a dozen.

Under Armour shares fell as low as $11.98 in trading on Wednesday, sinking to their lowest point since September 2013.

There were still plenty of tickets available just hours before first pitch.