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Cubs owners denounce racism after backlash over Chelsea bid

The owners of the Chicago Cubs, who are bidding for Premier League club Chelsea, touted their anti-racism credentials after a backlash in England about offensive comments by the Ricketts family patriarch

The Independent UK

Ricketts family push on with Chelsea takeover plans despite social media backlash

The Chicago Cubs owners are in London to meet with stakeholders as statement seeks to create distance from previous comments made by patriarch

Football London

Chelsea takeover: The Ricketts Family send anti-racism statement amid backlash at bid

Chelsea News: The Chicago Cubs owners have come out fighting after the #NoToRicketts campaign continues to gain pace ahead of takeover decision

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Ricketts family respond to Chelsea fan backlash at bid to buy club

Chelsea fans had the hashtag ‘NoToRicketts’ trending on Twitter

The Independent UK

Ricketts family reject all hate in ‘strongest possible terms’ amid Chelsea bid

Chelsea fans had the hashtag ‘NoToRicketts’ trending on Twitter

The Independent UK

Ex-Chelsea player Paul Canoville speaks out against Ricketts family bid for club

Joe Ricketts, whose family wants to buy Chelsea, called Muslims ‘our enemy’ in an email and the anti-racism campaigner Paul Canoville has opposed the Americans’ bid

The Guardian - UK

What the Ricketts family have done amid tense Raine Group update in Chelsea takeover race

Chelsea news: The Chicago Cubs owners are reportedly travelling to the capital in a bid to garner as much support as possible

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Chelsea verdict on Ricketts bid risks club falling into Manchester United and Arsenal trap

Chelsea supporters have made their dislike to The Ricketts Family bid clear, and it's vital the club listens to these concerns

Football London

Chelsea supporters group urges Ricketts family bid for the club to be turned down

The Ricketts family are one of a number of groups attempting to buy the Premier League club

The Independent UK

How the Chicago Cubs landed Seiya Suzuki: Team pitch in LA, secret Wrigley Field tour and a connection with Yu Darvish

Seiya Suzuki stepped into the batter’s box Friday at Sloan Park for his first swings with the Chicago Cubs and made it look effortless.

Chicago Tribune

Veteran lefty Drew Smyly returns to the Chicago Cubs with his sights set on earning a spot in the rotation

Drew Smyly never threw a pitch for the Chicago Cubs, but that didn’t stop the left-hander from wanting to reunite with his former organization.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Cubs owners beat deadline to submit bid for Chelsea takeover

The Ricketts family lodged their consortium offer for the Stamford Bridge club ahead of merchant bank Raine Group’s Friday night deadline

The Independent UK

Tuchel Praises Focus of Chelsea Players as Troubled Holders Reach Champions League Quarters

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel praised his players for remaining focused amid the uncertainty about the club's future after they progressed Wednesday to the Champions League quarter-finals, where he said they would be "the team nobody wants to play". The reigning European champions came from behind to beat Lille 2-1 in…

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Chicago Cubs owners to lead bid to buy Chelsea as Coe joins the fray

London (AFP) - Chicago Cubs owners the Ricketts family have confirmed they are leading a consortium that will bid to buy English Premier League club Chelsea, as British athletics great Sebastian Coe announced his involvement in a rival effort to purchase the Blues.

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Cubs reach deal for Japanese slugger Suzuki: reports

Los Angeles (AFP) - Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who helped his country win Olympic gold last year, has agreed to a Major League Baseball deal with the Chicago Cubs, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune

Seiya Suzuki gets 5-year deal from Cubs — largest contract ever for Japanese position player

MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs have finally made a big splash to address a major need.

Daily Mirror

Father of Chelsea bidders Joe Ricketts apologised for racist comments in leaked emails

The owners of Chicago Cubs - not including Joe Ricketts - have launched a bid to buy Chelsea FC by forming a consortium with billionaire hedge fund tycoon Ken Griffin

AFP

Chicago Cubs owners to lead bid to buy Chelsea: reports

London (AFP) - Chicago Cubs owners the Ricketts family have confirmed they are leading a consortium that will bid to buy English Premier League club Chelsea, according to press reports on Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

Chicago Cubs owners The Ricketts Family confirm they will bid to buy Chelsea

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts and his family will spearhead a consortium bid for the Blues.

Daily Mirror

Chelsea sale: Chicago Cubs owners confirm they are launching formal takeover bid

Chelsea have attracted plenty of interested parties and Chicago Cubs owners, the Ricketts family, confirm they are launching formal takeover bid for Premier League side

The Independent UK

Chicago Cubs owners launching bid to buy EPL club Chelsea

The ownership of the Chicago Cubs says it will make a bid to buy Premier League club Chelsea

The Guardian - UK

Chicago Cubs owners and Ken Griffin join forces in bid to buy Chelsea

The owners of the Chicago Cubs, the Ricketts family, have said they will bid to buy Chelsea and have joined forces with Ken Griffin, a billionaire hedge fund tycoon

Football London

Chelsea sale: Chicago Cubs owners team up with banker worth £20bn to launch takeover bid

The formal offer is expected to be submitted to the Raine Group on Friday, the deadline US firm has set for registrations of interest

Chicago Tribune

Adbert Alzolay may be facing a lengthy IL stint to start the season — another blow to the Chicago Cubs pitching depth

MESA, Ariz. — Right-hander Adbert Alzolay figured to play an important role on the Chicago Cubs pitching staff, whether in the rotation or out of the bullpen.

Chicago Tribune

Shortstop Andrelton Simmons reportedly agrees to 1-year deal with Cubs

MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs needed a veteran infielder, and they landed one of the best defensive players available.

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