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Marchand: With ESPN opt-out, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred creates another TV mess

MLB faces a significant media rights crisis due to ESPN opting out of its lucrative contract.

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Pac-12 media rights deal: Predictions for the duration, valuation and partners as the conference closes in

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Marchand: With ESPN opt-out, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred creates another TV mess

MLB faces a significant media rights crisis due to ESPN opting out of its lucrative contract.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

SF politics

Pac-12 media rights deal: Predictions for the duration, valuation and partners as the conference closes in

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#chicago-white-sox

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Chicago White Sox

4 hopes for the Chicago White Sox once Justin Ishbia becomes the controlling owner

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Justin Ishbia Abandons Pursuit Of Twins

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Chicago White Sox

4 hopes for the Chicago White Sox once Justin Ishbia becomes the controlling owner

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Justin Ishbia Abandons Pursuit Of Twins

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Celtics' increasing payroll reportedly caused rift within Grousbeck family, impending sale of team

Celtics face financial strain due to record payroll, causing rift between team owners and projected significant losses.

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Jeff Gordon talks learning to race at 5-years-old and teaching his kids to drive

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Celtics' increasing payroll reportedly caused rift within Grousbeck family, impending sale of team

Celtics face financial strain due to record payroll, causing rift between team owners and projected significant losses.

fromwww.npr.org

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Jeff Gordon talks learning to race at 5-years-old and teaching his kids to drive

One Cycling project faces a crunch moment as UCI decides on WorldTour races for next three years

The UCI's decision in the next ten days will be crucial for the future of the One Cycling project.

Report: Celtics sale expected to be finalized 'within the next week or so'

The $6.1 billion sale of the Celtics is set to finalize soon, making it the largest franchise sale in North American sports history.

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Boston Celtics Are the Most Expensive Sports Sale Ever | Entrepreneur

The Boston Celtics have set a new record for the most expensive team sale in sports history at $6.1 billion.

Adam Silver calls NBA ratings for opening weekend of playoffs 'fantastic'

NBA playoffs had the highest rated opening weekend in 25 years, with significant viewer increases from last season.

Here are the 4 reported bidders still in the running to purchase the Celtics

The Boston Celtics are currently being sold, with several bidders including co-owner Stephen Pagliuca still in contention.

fromBusiness Insider

Who is Bill Chisholm, the man behind the record-setting $6 billion purchase of the Boston Celtics?

Bill Chisholm made headlines by buying the Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion, marking a record for North American sports team sales.

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Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry Talks Retirement Plans: Maybe PGA Tour, Maybe TV Analyst, Maybe NBA Team Ownership

Report: Celtics sale expected to be finalized 'within the next week or so'

The $6.1 billion sale of the Celtics is set to finalize soon, making it the largest franchise sale in North American sports history.

fromEntrepreneur

Boston Celtics Are the Most Expensive Sports Sale Ever | Entrepreneur

The Boston Celtics have set a new record for the most expensive team sale in sports history at $6.1 billion.

Adam Silver calls NBA ratings for opening weekend of playoffs 'fantastic'

NBA playoffs had the highest rated opening weekend in 25 years, with significant viewer increases from last season.

Here are the 4 reported bidders still in the running to purchase the Celtics

The Boston Celtics are currently being sold, with several bidders including co-owner Stephen Pagliuca still in contention.

fromBusiness Insider

Who is Bill Chisholm, the man behind the record-setting $6 billion purchase of the Boston Celtics?

Bill Chisholm made headlines by buying the Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion, marking a record for North American sports team sales.

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Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry Talks Retirement Plans: Maybe PGA Tour, Maybe TV Analyst, Maybe NBA Team Ownership

Source: 49ers selling 6.2% of team to 3 families

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has agreed to sell over 6% of the team's ownership stake for $8.5 billion, the highest valuation for any sports franchise.

Boston Celtics

Money talks: Here's a look at the most expensive U.S. sports franchise sales

Chicago Bears

Bears shift tone, expand options for stadium site

San Francisco 49ers

Source: 49ers selling 6.2% of team to 3 families

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has agreed to sell over 6% of the team's ownership stake for $8.5 billion, the highest valuation for any sports franchise.

Money talks: Here's a look at the most expensive U.S. sports franchise sales

The Washington Commanders were sold for a record $6.05 billion, marking a significant rise in franchise sales in American sports.

Chicago Bears

Bears shift tone, expand options for stadium site

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Manchester United

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The Glazers in numbers: key figures across two decades at Manchester United

Malcolm Glazer's acquisition of Manchester United led to overwhelming debt for the club and significant fan backlash.

Why a Celtics series loss to the Knicks could have massive ramifications this offseason

The Boston Celtics face uncertainty despite championships due to team sale and performance issues.

Investor Bill Chisholm is leading a record-setting purchase of the Celtics amid ongoing playoff challenges.

#shohei-ohtani

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Commentary: Agent Nez Balelo 'wouldn't do anything different' with Shohei Ohtani's $700 million deal

Shohei Ohtani is projected to earn over $100 million in endorsements in 2023.

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani a 'One of a Kind' Athlete, Says Fanatics CEO

Shohei Ohtani is considered a unique global superstar in baseball by industry leaders.

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Commentary: Agent Nez Balelo 'wouldn't do anything different' with Shohei Ohtani's $700 million deal

Shohei Ohtani is projected to earn over $100 million in endorsements in 2023.

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani a 'One of a Kind' Athlete, Says Fanatics CEO

Shohei Ohtani is considered a unique global superstar in baseball by industry leaders.

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Could Juventus and Jeep be reuniting for a shirt sponsorship deal?

Juventus is looking to finalize a return of Jeep as the primary shirt sponsor and possibly include Visit Detroit as a second sponsor.

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Julianna Pena Labels Carlos Ulberg 'The Hottest Guy in the UFC'

"At the end of the day, the UFC is running a business and everything goes down to business... you get treated better if you're better looking."

Women

Startup companies

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National Basketball Association

Professional Fighters League Is Now Valued at $1 Billion | Entrepreneur

Donn Davis emphasizes that execution is more crucial than ideas, particularly in launching the Professional Fighters League.

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Can Unrivaled prove there's money in women's sports? 'There's real dollars in this'

Unrivaled is a groundbreaking pro women's basketball league aiming to elevate the prominence and economic viability of women's sports.

MLS turns 30: Will pro/rel, big spending fuel next 30 years?

MLS has lasted this long - more than any other top-flight professional soccer league in the U.S. and Canada in the modern era - highlights its strongest attribute, namely its resilience.

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