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Let's Make A Deal: Maloofs Agree To Sell NBA Kings To Sacramento Group05 / 17 / 13The Sacramento-based group bidding for the NBA Kings has "reached a deal with the Maloof family to buy its controlling stake" in the team, with the agreement expected to be unveiled Friday, according to a front-page piece by Bizjak, Lillis & Kasler of the SACRAMENTO BEE. A source said that if th... Tags: Franchises, NBA, Sacramento Kings |
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NFL OWNERS MAKE RAIDERS TOP PRIORITY AT MEETINGS
A proposal that would bring L.A. a second pro football team in ''98 and two Super Bowls to a new stadium at Holloywood Park "is expected to be formalized" by the NFL''s finance committee today, accord
Tags: Anheuser Busch, Edmonton Oilers, Franchises, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Walt Disney
JETS DEAL REPORTEDLY LONG-TERM; NAME CHANGE IN WORKS?
The effort by local groups to keep the Jets in Winnipeg is "not for one-year, but for long-term," according to a source close to negotiations cited by Douglas & Samyn in this morning''s WINNIPEG FREE
Tags: Franchises, New York Jets, NHL
CANUCKS FEEL RESTRICTED BY NAME, LOGO -- MAY CONSIDER CHANGE
The Canucks, who feel like they''re "operating now under a restrictive name and logo," could consider a name change "if there was overwhelming support for a change," according to Northwest Entertainme
Tags: AHL, Franchises, NBA, Orca Bay Sports & Entertainment, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks
LABATT DISMISSES BID; LOOKING TO A-B AS WHITE KNIGHT?
The battle for John Labatt Ltd. "heated up" over the weekend as President George Taylor accused Onex Corp. of trying to "steal" his brewing business with a low offer. On Thursday, Onex Corp. offered C
Tags: Anheuser Busch, Franchises, Labatt Brewing, MLB, Toronto Blue Jays
ANNOUNCEMENT ON NORDIQUES COMING THIS WEEK?
Reports on an announcement on the possible move of the Nordiques to Denver varied this weekend. The ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS reported Saturday that Comsat Video Enterprises had informed the Denver city att
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JETS APPEAR GROUNDED IN WINNIPEG ... FOR NOW
The Jets, seemingly on their way to the Twin Cities after an announcement by club Owner Barry Shenkarow on Friday, will stay in Winnipeg for at least another year after Canadian officials squashed the
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YEA, MICKEY! THE DAY AFTER DISNEY'S PLAY FOR THE ANGELS
Reports that Tony Tavares, President of the Mighty Ducks and Disney Sports Enterprises, will oversee both Duck and Angel operations are "fairly accurate," according to Mike DiGiovanna of the L.A. TIME
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LABATT FACES UNSOLICITED BUYOUT OFFER FROM ONEX CORP.
Onex Corp., a Canadian investment firm and Quilmes Industrial S.A., Argentina''s largest brewer, "fired the first shot" for John Labatt Ltd. yesterday by offering C$2.3B for the beer and entertainment
Tags: CFL, Franchises, Labatt Brewing, News Corp./Fox, Toronto Blue Jays
DEADLINE PASSES WITHOUT DECISION ON JETS: DEAL IN LIMBO
Yesterday''s noon deadline for a local group to buy the Jets from Barry Shenkarow and keep them from moving to Minnesota came and went without a decision. Local buyer Izzy Asper released a statement s
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FIRST THE MIGHTY DUCKS, NOW ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD?
The Walt Disney Co. and the Angels yesterday announced that Disney has agreed in principle to buy a 25% interest in the team, with an option to purchase the rest of the team upon the death of Owner Ge
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