Tampa Bay Lightning Starting Process of $2 Billion Sale
Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik confirmed he’s initiated discussions toward expanding the team’s ownership. Vinik said in a statement to Front Office Sports and other outlets Tuesday that “there...
View ArticleDrake, Durant Continue Euro Soccer Ownership Trend for U.S. Celebrities
The growing trend of U.S. celebrities buying stakes in European soccer teams received a major boost this week from two of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. Fresh off his Olympic...
View ArticleMLBPA Sues Pirates, Sheetz Over Alleged Unauthorized Player NIL Use
The MLB Players Association filed a lawsuit against the Pirates and gas station chain Sheetz over allegations the team and gas station chain “wrongfully exploited” the likeness of players without the...
View ArticleBrewers Owner Sued by Billionaire KKR Heir Neighbor for Stealing Sand
Two feuding wealthy businessmen are struggling to play nice in the sandbox. The owner of the Brewers has been sued over construction tactics in his Malibu home by his billionaire neighbor, who says...
View ArticleTrail Blazers Join a Growing List of NBA Teams to Part Ways With RSNs
Another NBA team is parting ways with the regional sports network model for its local media, but the impacts of this shift could be particularly far-reaching. The Trail Blazers announced they are...
View ArticleUSMNT’s Expensive Pochettino Hire Could Impact U.S. Women
With less than 22 months until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America, the U.S. men’s national soccer team appears to have finally landed its big fish. Former Chelsea manager Mauricio...
View ArticleHawk Tuah Girl’s First Pitch Is Just the Latest Viral Mets Gambit
The Mets hosted Haliey Welch, the “Hawk Tuah Girl” of viral social media fame, to throw out the ceremonial first pitch Thursday afternoon. The harmless stunt was triggering to some fans and pundits,...
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Is Manchester City Headed for a Fall From Grace?
Another season, another year of dynastic dominance: That is what Manchester City is dead set on as it begins competition with this season’s English Premier League kickoff. The club has won the title...
View ArticleBill Simmons Thinks Jeff Bezos Wants to Buy Celtics
A year after teasing a bid to purchase the Commanders, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos may be eyeing another major pro sports franchise. Sports podcaster Bill Simmons said on The Bill Simmons Podcast Sunday...
View ArticleCeltics Are Far From First Pro Sports Sale With Bezos ‘Buzz’
Jeff Bezos is reportedly interested in buying the Boston Celtics, the reigning NBA champions who went up for sale shortly after capturing their 18th title. Here we go again. The report comes from...
View ArticleLas Vegas, Seattle NBA Expansion Fees May Soar As Team Values Climb
On Sunday, Bill Simmons said on his podcast that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos may explore a purchase of the Celtics, who were put on the market by owner Wyc Grousbeck and his partners last month....
View ArticleChelsea Claims It’s ‘Not a Mess,’ ‘Not Irrational’ After Wild Offseason
Since American billionaire Todd Boehly became the owner of Chelsea in May 2022, he has spent close to $1.5 billion signing roughly 40 players. It’s the most pronounced spending spree of a U.S. owner...
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College Football’s New Reality: Miles Traveled Is Now a Key Metric
College football teams are usually measured based on their win-loss totals. There are all sorts of additional metrics, such as strength of schedule, yards gained and allowed, and points scored. You...
View ArticleCollege Football’s Week 0 Kicks Off In Ireland, But It Runs Through Hawaii
The 2024 college football season officially begins Saturday when a Florida State-Georgia Tech matchup in Ireland kicks off a four-game Week 0 FBS slate. But this year, fewer schools are taking part in...
View ArticleThe Chiefs Keep Breaking the Bank for a Chance at Making NFL History
The cost of success keeps going up for the Chiefs. The two-time defending Super Bowl champions are nearing a four-year, $72 million contract extension with center Creed Humphrey (above), according to...
View ArticleFlorida State’s Fight With the ACC Likely to Last All Season
Florida State’s football team flew to Ireland on Wednesday night in preparation for Saturday’s season opener against Georgia Tech in Dublin. But the school’s legal representatives spent time this week...
View ArticleCowboys Pay Lamb, but NFL Teams Grapple With High-Stakes Talks
The NFL salary cap took an unexpected record jump of $30.4 million up to $255.4 million this year, but teams have still been taking their time when it comes to handing out major contracts. On Monday...
View ArticleCommanders Eye 2030 for New Stadium, but RFK Site Still in Limbo
The Commanders are still actively pursuing a new stadium, but a lot more patience is going to be required from both the team’s leadership and the fan base. Speaking on Sunday before the team’s final...
View ArticleNative American PE Firm Makes $154M Bet on Premier League Team
Bright Path Sports Partners is the latest U.S. private equity firm betting on an English soccer club. The Cleveland-based firm—whose mission is to infuse Native American capital into sports—closed a...
View ArticleNFL Ready to Break New Ground With Private Equity Investment Vote
EAGAN, Minn. — The NFL is set to make league and sports industry history Tuesday, even if the outcome has been increasingly a foregone conclusion. The league will hold a special meeting here, where a...
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