Sporticast: Big Bucks in Kids’ Ball, Messi vs. Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including another youth…
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NHL Valuations 2022: Leafs and Rangers Lead, Average Franchise Worth $1B
The Nashville Predators were on the verge of relocating 15 years ago when a group of local businessmen stepped in to buy the team for $175 million and keep it in Music…
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David Blitzer, Real Salt Lake Hold $2 Million NWSL Expansion Option
The owners of Real Salt Lake have a roughly $2 million option to revive Utah Royals FC as an NWSL expansion team, according to people familiar with the details, a price…
LAFC Tops MLS’ Most Valuable Teams at $900 Million
Larry Berg has spent more than three decades at private equity firm Apollo Global Management focused on building companies for the long term. He wants to replicate that…
Real Salt Lake Inks Near $100M Naming Rights Deal, Among Tops in MLS
MLS club Real Salt Lake signed a 15-year stadium naming rights deal with one of its original corporate partners, America First Credit Union. The team’s 14-year-old…
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Blitzer, Wie West and EP Golf Close $5.5M Round for Sports AI Startup
Sportsbox AI, a company that uses motion-capture technology to improve athletic performance, has closed a $5.5 million seed round from a group that includes golf pro…
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David Blitzer Nears U.S. Sports Milestone as MLB OKs Guardians Deal
David Blitzer is on the verge of a major milestone—owning equity in all five major U.S. sport leagues. The Blitzer group’s agreement to purchase 35% of Major League…
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76ers, Devils Parent HBSE Valued at $3 Billion in Arctos Investment
Arctos Sports Partners is investing in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils. The deal, which closed…
Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton Join Chelsea Bidding in Harris/Blitzer Group
Serena Williams and Lewis Hamilton have joined the bidding for English soccer giant Chelsea, according to someone familiar with the plans. The two stars, among the…
Chelsea Sale Down to Four Groups, All Led by U.S. Team Owners
The Chelsea sale is down is down to four groups, all led by Americans sports team owners. Groups led by Todd Boehly (Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers), Tom…
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NBA Billionaires David Blitzer, Ryan Smith Buy MLS Club Real Salt Lake
A group led by David Blitzer, co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils, has reached an agreement to purchase MLS club Real Salt Lake for nearly $400…
Sporticast: Blitzer Moving on Guardians, NBA Team Values Soar
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including a significant…
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