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thehindu.comsports4 hrs ago
Khosla Family Agrees to Buy Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 Billion, Pending NFL Approval
Vinod Khosla and his wife Neeru lead a group that has agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks. Neeru Khosla would serve as controlling owner if NFL owners approve the deal.
sports1 day ago
Atlanta Falcons Owner Says He Would Support a U.S. Bid to Host the 2038 World Cup
Arthur Blank voiced backing for a potential American hosting effort after the 2026 tournament. The event wraps up this weekend across Mexico, Canada and the United States.
nypost.comsports7 days ago
Mark Cuban Accuses Patrick Dumont of Excluding Him from Mavericks Arena Move
Mark Cuban filed allegations that Patrick Dumont used adversarial practices to sideline him from business opportunities tied to a proposed relocation of the Dallas Mavericks. The team plans a new arena on 104 acres north of downtown that would open in 2031.
espn.comsports7 days ago
LIV Golf CEO says league has billions in net operating losses
The league's chief executive told Sportico that the losses create tax benefits for potential investors in the United States and the United Kingdom. LIV Golf is seeking $250 million to $350 million after its main backer ended funding after the 2026 season.
nypost.comsports7 days ago
U.S. and Mexico World Cup exits cut quarterfinal ticket prices
Ticket prices for Spain versus Belgium fell 65 percent after the United States was eliminated. Mexico's loss produced a 45 percent drop for its quarterfinal matchup.
espn.comsports11 days agoUpdated
Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein finalizing contract extension
Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia said Monday that CEO Josh Bartelstein is finalizing a new extension. The deal keeps Bartelstein in charge of business and basketball operations for both franchises.
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nypost.comsports15 days ago
Mickelson spokeswoman disputes golf club story and cites corporate ties
A spokeswoman for Phil Mickelson said a recent article contained unsupported claims about his club memberships. The statement also noted the reporting outlet's founding connection to the PGA Tour.
sports15 days ago
Twenty-Five Teams Advance to Knockout Stage of 2026 World Cup
@Forbes reported that 25 teams are still competing as of July 1, 2026. The field includes two billionaire players and features a final scheduled for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
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espn.comfinance15 days ago
British Grand Prix at Silverstone Draws Projected 565,000 Spectators
The four-day event is expected to generate more than £100 million in regional spending. Silverstone's contract runs through 2034 and is projected to deliver over £1 billion in local economic value.
espn.co.uksports16 days ago
NBA Receives Bids from Over 20 Groups for Planned European League
The NBA received finalized bids from more than 20 groups for its planned NBA Europe league scheduled to launch in October 2027. Bids targeted permanent franchises in 12 cities with some offers exceeding $1 billion. The league will include 16 teams and operate alongside FIBA.
Forbessports20 days ago
Serena Williams enters Wimbledon singles draw as wild card to face Maya Joint
Serena Williams will play singles as a wild card and doubles with Venus Williams at Wimbledon next week. The 44-year-old has not competed in singles since 2022.
ESPNsports22 days ago
Mayweather exhibition fight in Greece canceled after court filing
Floyd Mayweather's scheduled exhibition against Mike Zambidis in Athens on Saturday was called off after an events company filed suit alleging breach of contract. Federal court records show the promoter halted promotion and ticket sales while the injunction motion remained pendin…
Usa Todaysports24 days ago
Giants president reads statement on Pride Night dispute then limits questions to baseball
Buster Posey read a prepared statement on the June 12 Pride Night dispute and then declined to answer further questions about it. The team is 31-46 and has drawn criticism for its handling of the incident.
The Guardianpolitics24 days ago
PGA Tour approves two-tier system with promotion and relegation from 2028
The PGA Tour will launch an elite Championship Series and a Challenger Series beginning in 2028. The new structure adds promotion and relegation between the two levels and sets minimum field sizes and prize funds.
Forbesfinance26 days ago
Danhausen Ranks as Top-2 WWE Merchandise Seller Three Months After Signing, Building on Earlier Sales Peaks
The wrestler joined WWE in March 2026 and is now the centerpiece of a Knicks licensing deal after the team’s first NBA title in 53 years.
yardbarker.comsports26 days ago
Dana White says UFC would need $150 million backer to hold fights at Roman Colosseum
UFC president Dana White told MMA Mania the Roman Colosseum requires a $150 million payment to host fights. The sum would fund restoration of Italian sites, but the plan remains unrealized.
prnewswire.comfinance27 days ago
Former Saints player launches $500-share sports investment fund
A fund started by a retired New Orleans Saints receiver and a former mixed martial artist lets investors buy shares for $500. The fund holds stakes in teams, sports technology, stadium real estate, and an English soccer club.
yardbarker.comsports28 days ago
Turki Alalshikh Offers to Mediate Dana White-Eddie Hearn Dispute After Fan Criticism
Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh announced June 19 he will seek a summit among Dana White, Nick Khan, Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn and DAZN to resolve the year-long promotional conflict.
yardbarker.comsports28 days ago
Rousey Tells UFC Executive 'Kiss My Ass' After Netflix Event Outdraws UFC White House Card
Rousey responded to UFC domestic numbers for its White House event with a direct statement aimed at Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell.
nbcnews.comsports28 days ago
Athletic Investigation Into Dianna Russini Still Ongoing With No Public Finding
The Athletic continues to review Russini’s journalism after her April 2026 resignation. The inquiry focuses on her work for the outlet, not her conduct.
f4wonline.comsports31 days ago
McGregor Says Crawford Turned Down $200 Million Two-Fight Deal
Conor McGregor said Terence Crawford declined a proposed two-fight agreement worth $200 million that would have paired an MMA bout against McGregor with a boxing match. The discussions involved Turki Alalshikh. McGregor also addressed Crawford's comments about another fighter.
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ESPNsports31 days ago
McIlroy Says PGA Tour Track Two Events Risk Losing Stature
Rory McIlroy warned that proposed Track Two tournaments could become glorified Korn Ferry events if sponsors do not commit $30 million. The policy board is scheduled to vote on the two-track model June 22.
yardbarker.comsports34 days ago
LIV Golf Agent Says Rahm Contract Ends if Purses Fall Below $25 Million
An industry agent stated that Jon Rahm's contract with LIV Golf includes a clause allowing termination if the league schedules fewer than 14 events with purses of at least $25 million each. The comments follow reports that the league is seeking new investment after a funding with…
rnz.co.nzsports34 days ago
League reports growth in ratings and fan interest while weighing expansion
The league recorded higher per-team scoring and merchandise demand this season. Officials plan to review all current markets after Sunday's game and have announced an expansion site for 2028.
manilatimes.netfinance35 days ago
Major League Volleyball Adds Los Angeles Team for 2027 Season
Major League Volleyball will add a Los Angeles franchise that begins play in 2027. The league reached nearly three million postseason viewers and distributed more than $1.5 million in player bonuses during its third season.
Forbessports35 days ago
Athletics Play Six Games in Las Vegas Ahead of 2028 Move
The team is hosting three games against the Milwaukee Brewers and three against the Colorado Rockies at Las Vegas Park this week. The series is intended to introduce future fans to the club before its planned relocation.
naturalnews.comsports35 days ago
Hearn and White Issue Conflicting Claims on Joshua-Fury Promoter Role
Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn said he negotiated the contract and that the fight must occur in the UK. Dana White stated at a June 6 news conference that he is the lead promoter.
ESPNscience38 days ago
Saudi PIF to End LIV Golf Funding After Current Season
LIV Golf's chief executive said the Saudi-backed league will lose its funding at the end of the current season. He declined to confirm whether the final four events will take place.
Fox Newssports39 days ago
Saudi PIF to End LIV Golf Funding After 2026 Season After Injecting Nearly $6 Billion
The Saudi Public Investment Fund will stop funding LIV Golf after this year. Four events remain on the 2026 schedule.
sports41 days ago
Private Jet Traffic Rises at San Antonio Airport During NBA Finals
Private jet arrivals and departures at Stinson Municipal Airport increased during the first two games of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Charter flight prices from New York to San Antonio started at $45,000 one way, with hourly rates ranging from…
sports43 days ago
Jon Jones Rejects Daniel Cormier Wrestling Proposal After ALF Global CEO Claims Match Is 'Almost Confirmed'
Alfredo Auditore stated on Instagram that a wrestling bout between the former UFC champions is in the works for the Professional Wrestling League.
espn.co.uksports43 days ago
Club president says €150m transfer targets midfielder or forward
The president of a major European soccer club stated that a €150 million transfer deal will not be used to sign a defender. The funds could instead go toward a midfielder or forward.
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ESPNsports43 days ago
MLB Proposes $245M Salary Cap, $171M Floor and Expanded Revenue Sharing in CBA Talks
Commissioner Rob Manfred voiced concern over a potential long work stoppage during owners meetings in New York. The league's latest proposal includes a hard salary cap and changes to local revenue sharing.
winnipegfreepress.comsports43 days ago
Milwaukee Brewers Owner and Nolan Ryan Join Investor Group in Athletes Unlimited Softball League
Milwaukee Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio and Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan are part of a new investor group for the Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of its second season.
Forbessports43 days ago
Brand Velocity Group Acquires Youth Sports Operator RCX Sports From Raine Group
Eli Manning’s private equity firm purchased the youth sports operator that runs NFL Flag and official programs for five other major leagues. Financial terms were not disclosed.
ESPNsports44 days ago
PGA Tour Proposes Two-Tier Competition Model for 2028 With Limited Promotion to Top Events
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said June 3 that a proposed structure with two tournament tracks could take effect in 2028. Details remain under discussion with player committees.
yardbarker.comsports44 days ago
Scott Coker Announces 2027 MMA Promotion With One Annual Tournament and Traditional Matchmaking
Scott Coker is preparing to launch an unnamed MMA promotion in 2027 that will stage 12 events in its first year and blend one annual tournament with traditional matchmaking.
yardbarker.comsports45 days ago
Daniel Marcos Released by UFC After 5-1 Run, Signs With PFL
Peruvian bantamweight Daniel Marcos, 33, has joined the PFL following his release from the UFC. The 18-1 fighter posted on Instagram about the move and addressed his departure.
eonline.comsports46 days ago
David Beckham Reaches $1 Billion Net Worth, Forbes Estimates
Forbes values David Beckham at $1 billion as of May 2026, driven by his 26% ownership in Inter Miami and endorsement and media ventures.
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Forbessports46 days ago
MLB Owners Propose Soft Salary Cap and 50/50 Revenue Split in Early CBA Talks
Major League Baseball owners offered a salary cap and revenue-sharing plan during early labor talks. The proposal echoes the 1994 offer that triggered an eight-month strike and canceled the World Series.
thesouthafrican.comsports47 days ago
Forbes 2026 Highest-Paid Athletes List Released: Ronaldo No. 1 With $300 Million
@Forbes reported that the ten highest-paid athletes earned a combined $1.4 billion from May 1, 2025 to May 1, 2026. Ronaldo led the ranking for the fourth consecutive year.
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Forbessports48 days ago
MSG Sports Files to Split Knicks and Rangers Businesses
Madison Square Garden Sports filed documents to separate its Knicks and Rangers operations into two companies. The filing came as the Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The company has an enterprise value of $9.9 billion.
news.google.comsports49 days ago
Forbes Ranks 30 Soccer Clubs at $87 Billion Total Value
The 30 most valuable soccer teams average $2.9 billion each, up 21 percent from 2025. Real Madrid leads the list at $9.5 billion for the fifth consecutive year.
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WrestlingInc.comsports51 days ago
UFC President Dana White Featured on Time Magazine Cover
UFC president Dana White appears on the cover of Time magazine. The profile covers the promotion's planned event on the South Lawn and White's comments on his role.
MarketWatchfinance52 days ago
MSG Sports Shares Rise as Knicks Reach NBA Finals
Shares of MSG Sports climbed after the Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals. The stock had already gained 39 percent this year and 88 percent over the prior twelve months before the playoff result.
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Bloombergsports52 days ago
New York Knicks Reach NBA Finals for First Time in 27 Years
The New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. The appearance marks the team's first trip to the championship series since 1999.
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financialpost.comtechnology57 days ago
LIV Golf Seeks $250 Million to $350 Million in New Funding
LIV Golf plans to raise between $250 million and $350 million from investors starting this week. The effort follows the Public Investment Fund's decision to end funding after the 2026 season.
manilatimes.networld58 days ago
David Beckham Builds $1 Billion Fortune Through Soccer Ownership and Brand Deals
David Beckham retired from professional soccer in 2013 and has since built a business portfolio that Forbes values at $1 billion. His holdings include a 26 percent stake in Inter Miami, endorsement contracts, and investments in consumer products.
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finance.yahoo.comfinance61 days ago
Nike Stock Approaches 2014 Closing Low of $39.88
Nike shares traded near a level last seen in September 2014 when LeBron James rejoined the Cleveland Cavaliers. The stock closed at $39.88 on Sept. 25, 2014, and has not reached that price since until recent sessions.
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nationalpost.comsports63 days ago
Sports Executive Tim Leiweke Seeks Minority Stakes in European Football Clubs
Tim Leiweke, a longtime sports and entertainment executive, received a U.S. presidential pardon in December 2025. He is now pursuing minority ownership stakes in multiple European football clubs. The moves mark a new phase in Leiweke's business activities following the pardon.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld63 days ago
David Beckham Becomes UK's First Billionaire Sportsman
Sir David Beckham and his wife Victoria have reached a combined wealth of £1.185bn according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, making him the first British sportsman to become a billionaire. The former England captain's fortune places the couple second among sportspeople in the…
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Techcrunchtechnology65 days ago
Tech Investors and Founders Ramp Up Deal-Making at 2026 Miami Grand Prix
Founders, investors and tech executives mingled in the paddock and at side events during the three-day Formula 1 weekend in Miami as venture firms hosted clients and struck partnerships. Lightspeed Venture Partners brought 10 portfolio companies and reported multiple deals closed…
indianexpress.comsports66 days ago
Lionel Messi Tops MLS Salaries at $28.3 Million
Lionel Messi earns $28.3 million in his fourth season with Inter Miami under his second MLS contract. Son Heung-min ranks second at $11.2 million with LAFC, followed by Rodrigo De Paul at $9.7 million. The MLS Players Association released the salary data, which shows compensation…
forbes.compolitics66 days ago
PGA Tour Commits to Backing DP World Tour Through 2032
PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp pledged the DP World Tour's future at an event attended by Rory McIlroy. The commitment comes as Saudi Arabia withdraws funding from LIV Golf, raising questions about the sport's landscape. The strategic alliance, formed in 2021, has already…
The Independentbusiness67 days ago
Matchroom Sells 15% Stake to Bruin Capital, Retains Family Control
Matchroom announced on Monday that Bruin Capital acquired a 15 percent minority stake in the Essex-based sports promotion company founded by Barry Hearn in 1982. The Hearn family will retain majority ownership, with Eddie Hearn as Group Chairman and Barry Hearn as Founder and Pre…
koreaherald.combusiness69 days ago
Golfzon Plans First U.S. Indoor Golf City Venue in Chicago
Golfzon, which operates more than 6,500 commercial indoor golf simulator locations in South Korea, is expanding in the United States. The company will open its first Golfzon City venue in Chicago by the end of 2026. CEO of North America Sean Pyun said the U.S. market today resemb…
Forbesfinance69 days ago
Shakur Stevenson Finalizing Deal With Zuffa Boxing
Sports Illustrated reported that junior welterweight champion Shakur Stevenson is working toward finalizing a deal with Zuffa Boxing, the promotion company fronted by Dana White. The agreement would mark the first prime-age pound-for-pound signing for the company, which has signe…
Forbesfinance70 days agoUpdated
Ted Turner Transformed Regional Sports Teams Into National Brands
Ted Turner used satellite distribution and his TBS superstation to broadcast Atlanta Braves games nationally after purchasing the team in 1976. The approach turned local sports programming into inexpensive, high-appeal content that drove cable subscriptions and changed sports med…
pakistantoday.com.pkfinance70 days ago
IPL Franchises Sell for Over $1 Billion as Global Investors Target Indian Cricket
Two Indian Premier League teams changed hands in the past month at valuations exceeding $1 billion each. The sales reflect growing international interest in the league, which draws from a fan base of nearly 950 million people in India. Investors cite strong capital returns, recur…
winnipegfreepress.comworld71 days ago
NCAA to Expand March Madness to 76 Teams per Tournament Starting Next Season
The NCAA will add eight teams to both the men's and women's brackets, increasing the First Four to 12 games involving 24 teams. The change, the first in 15 years, directs most new slots to power conferences amid recent dominance by the SEC and Big Ten. Conferences stand to gain f…