Exploring the Surge of Private Equity in Over 33% of American Sports Teams

According to a new report from Pitchbook, over a third of the 153 major professional men’s sports teams in the US—those comprising the MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, and NHL—are partly owned by private equity groups. Read More A new investment research group found that 60 US men’s teams (and 3 Canadian teams in American leagues)—collectively …

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Dan Snyder Era Officially Ends as NFL Owners Unanimously Agree

UPDATE Jul 20, 2023 4:50 PM CDT The NFL warmly welcomed a new owner for the Washington Commanders on Thursday, marking the end of Dan Snyder’s 24-year tenure as the custodian of the esteemed franchise. The team’s owners unanimously approved the sale of the team to a consortium led by Josh Harris, …

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The Beginning of the Jon Gruden-Roger Goodell Rivalry: Tracing Back to a Controversial ‘MNF’ Call

In December 2011, Jon Gruden, former head coach and current Monday Night Football broadcaster, found himself in a heated disagreement with NFL officials regarding the officiating of a play between the Atlanta linebacker Curtis Lofton and New Orleans receiver Marques Colston. Gruden expressed his frustration during a national TV broadcast, questioning the consistency of the …

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