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Luka Doncic, Donnie Nelson pair to purchase Rome pro teamLos Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic and former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson teamed to purchase professional basketball club Vanoli Cremona in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A, with a bid to become NBA Europe's representative in Rome. ,The club is relocating to Rome ahead of the 2026-27 se...

Lionel Messi eyes owning a club after playing days are doneMLS superstar Lionel Messi wants to follow in the footsteps of Inter Miami's David Beckham and become a club owner after he hangs up his boots.,The 38-year-old Argentina legend, who is signed with Miami through 2028, said he prefers ownership over coaching as his second act.,"I don't see myself as a...

Reports: Fenway Sports Group to sell Penguins to Hoffmann familyFenway Sports Group has agreed in principle to sell the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Chicago-based Hoffmann family, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,The price for the club is expected to be between $1.7 and $1.8 billion, per reports.,The final sale of the club requires approval by the NHL...

Report: Stu Sternberg agrees to sell Tampa Bay Rays for $1.7 billion

Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg has agreed in principle to a $1.7 billion deal to sell the franchise to a group led by a Florida-based developer Patrick Zalupski, The Athletic reported Monday.,The deal is reportedly expected to be closed as early as September and will keep the franchise in the ar...

Giants' ownership stake too rich for Eli Manning

He may have a famous name and a built-in fan base, but two-time Super Bowl winner Eli Manning says an ownership stake in his former team, the New York Giants, is "too expensive for me.",The current owners, the Mara and Tisch families, hired a banker in February to reportedly explore finding two or t...

Colts transition ownership to Jim Irsay's three daughters

The Indianapolis Colts announced details of the ownership transition Monday from the late Jim Irsay to his three daughters.,In addition to their new roles as co-owners, eldest daughter Carlie Irsay-Gordon is now the CEO, Casey Foyt the executive vice president, and Kalen Jackson the chief brand offi...

Report: NFL owners delay talks on Roger Goodell contract extension

NFL owners are putting off a discussion about a reworked contract for commissioner Roger Goodell, The Athletic reported Wednesday afternoon.,Earlier in the day, the outlet reported that owners were expected to approve a contract extension at their spring league meeting.,No reason was given for the d...

Report: NFL owners expected to OK Roger Goodell contract extension

NFL owners are expected to approve a contract extension for commissioner Roger Goodell at their spring league meeting on Wednesday, The Athletic reported.,Goodell, 66, has been commissioner since 2006, and his current contract expires in March 2027.,He last received a contract extension -- his fourt...