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LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
As part of the proposed bankruptcy deal, the upstart golf venture is expected to be majority owned by its players.
WBNA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire at the end of 2026
Engelbert oversaw a period of unprecedented growth for the WNBA, but has faced criticism from players over her leadership.
NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer for one year in Kawhi Leonard salary cap probe
The NBA also fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and said the team will forfeit five first-round picks, one in each year in drafts starting in 2029.
Stan Kroenke buys controlling stake in MLB’s Los Angeles Angels
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment was valued at more than $26 billion in CNBC’s most recent list of the world’s most valuable sports empire.
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss says siblings cannot sell family’s stake to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner
Jeanie Buss’s lawyer says she has not agreed to sell the team and that any vote suggesting the Buss family is selling “would be and is void.”
Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner
The group that includes Jeff Bezos has an option to become the majority shareholder within the next year.
Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner buy Los Angeles Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation, source says
Venture capital founder Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger acquire Mark Walter’s stake in Los Angeles Lakers at valuation of more than $12 billion.
Larry Berg named next Major League Soccer commissioner
Larry Berg will take over as MLS commissioner from Don Garber next year. He will sell his stake in Los Angeles FC.
FIFA tests the limits of private equity in sports with World Cup subsidiary sale
UEFA and Concacaf’s rejection of FIFA’s plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup’s commercial operations highlights uneasiness with private equity in sports.
UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA private equity investment plan
FIFA has faced backlash from global soccer governing bodies over the proposal to allow private investment.