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Private equity investments in professional sports teams have exploded in the past four years, per PitchBook

Sixty-two major North American sports teams, valued at $179.7 billion, have connections to PE.

Fortune

Battle for minority stake in Pittsburgh Steelers causes stir

New Washington Commanders owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer must sell their minority stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

PHOTOS: Images from the Commanders press conference and pep rally

Some of the best images from Friday's events at FedEx Field.

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Joe Gibbs on the Commanders: ‘This is the greatest sports franchise in the world’

The legendary Washington coach was in town for the arrival of Washington's new owners.

USA Today Sports Media Group

LOOK: Josh Harris at NASCAR race with Joe Gibbs

Josh Harris and Joe Gibbs were at the racetrack together Sunday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NFL owners plan to meet July 20 and potentially vote to approve the Commanders sale, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that NFL owners are set to meet July 20 to consider and potentially vote to approve the sale of the Washington Commanders

The Independent UK

Josh Harris and HBSE make significant minority investment in Joe Gibbs Racing

Josh Harris is partnering up with Joe Gibbs.

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JGR sells minority interest in its NASCAR operation

In a news release, JGR said the “significant investment from HBSE and Arctos Partners “aims to support Coach Gibbs’ vision for the growth of JGR as a family company and as a continued leader in NASCAR.”

Motorsport

MSP Sports Capital history hints to board changes at Everton

MSP Sports Capital have entered into an exclusivity agreement with Everton owner Farhad Moshiri

Liverpool Echo

Antwan Staley: Like it or not, streaming NFL and other sports is the future for fans

NEW YORK — Get ready to hear a lot of complaining during the playoffs next winter from longtime NFL fans.

Tribune News Service

Group agrees to buy Washington Commanders from Snyder family for record $6 billion

The deal for $6.05 billion is the largest for a North American professional sports franchise. The deal is still pending approval of three-quarters of NFL owners and other customary closing conditions.

WEKU

Washington Commanders franchise sold for a record $6.05 billion

A group led by Josh Harris that includes Magic Johnson has agreed to buy the team from longtime owner Dan Snyder.

Chicago Sun-Times

Marcus Hayes: Just what kind of owner is Washington getting in Josh Harris? This is what he’s shown us.

PHILADELPHIA — The most dysfunctional team in the NFL is trading the worst owner of the modern era for one of the best in the NBA and NHL.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Dan Snyder agrees to sell Commanders for $6 billion

A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the team.

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The Independent UK

AP source: Harris/Rales group has deal to buy Commanders

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales and including Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder

Liverpool Echo

Billionaires linked to Liverpool investment in hunt to close $6bn deal

Josh Harris and David Blitzer are reportedly the front runners to acquire the Washington Commanders

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Magic Johnson joins Sixers owner Josh Harris' group in bid to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders

Magic Johnson is, once again, trying to dish out an assist in 76ers managing partner Josh Harris' attempt to purchase an NFL franchise.

Sports Illustrated

NWSL Announces Utah Royals to Return As Expansion Team in 2024

Salt Lake City is making its return to the league.

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Liverpool Echo

Sir Martin Broughton makes state ownership claim amid Liverpool investment talk

Martin Broughton believes that nation states are a better fit for football than private equity

Daily Mirror

Liverpool takeover: Ex-chairman holds talks with billionaires but problem emerges

Sir Martin Broughton, who was briefly chairman of Liverpool under their previous regime, has revealed he has held talks with a host of billionaires about investing in the club

Liverpool Echo

Exclusive: Former Liverpool chairman Sir Martin Broughton reveals talks with billionaire investors

Sir Martin Broughton has revealed he spoke to investors over a potential Liverpool deal

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool sale search set to ramp up as FSG ready to receive investment offers

Liverpool owners FSG are expected to receive formal expressions of interest in the coming weeks

Liverpool Echo

Potential Everton investors MSP Sports Capital have hinted at what they'd do if investment deal is struck

MSP Sports Capital have been in reported talks with Farhad Moshiri over acquiring an Everton stake

Daily Mirror

Glazers could STAY at Man Utd with Crystal Palace shareholders considering bid

David Blitzer and Joshua Harris are exploring the potential of investing in United but they would need to divest stake at Selhurst Park before finalising a deal

Liverpool Echo

Martin Broughton could have second Liverpool chapter if interest in FSG sale develops

On this day in 2010, Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton left having successfully sold the club - could he now return to replace FSG?

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