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Claudio Reyna Becomes NYC FC's First Employee; Questions Remain For MLS Club05 / 23 / 13It will come as “no surprise to Yankees fans or to followers of MLS" that former Red Bulls and EPL club Manchester City MF Claudio Reyna was named New York City FC's Football Dir, but the appointment has “raised eyebrows, not least since it means handing Reyna responsibility for building... Tags: Franchises, MLS, Soccer, New York Yankees |
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Ravens' Front Office Ranked NFL's Best
CBSSPORTS.com's Jason La Canfora ranked the top 11 front offices in the NFL, and he chose the Ravens as No. 1 because they have a "legend pulling the strings" in GM Ozzie Newsome, and someone who "immediately grasped the delicate line he walks as decision maker and delegator" in team Owner Steve Bi ...
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Cancellation Of Astros Wives' Gala Sparks Uproar
The Astros Wives' Black Ties & Baseball Caps Gala is "no more," and it "did not go quietly amid an uproar on social media," according to Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the HOUSTON CHRONICLE. Two "key factors led to the demise of the annual event: The Astros Wives Organization lost its unofficial backing ...
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MLS Franchise Notes
In Toronto, Kurtis Larson noted Toronto FC President & GM Kevin Payne "took a strip off MLS on Monday for what he called 'inappropriate' actions precipitated by the league." Payne referred to TFC "as 'lab rats' to hone young referees." He said, "Six of our 10 referees (this season) have refereed ...
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NBA Committees Discuss Seattle Bid For Kings
The NBA's relocation and finance/advisory committees met yesterday by conference call ahead of a formal meeting tomorrow to determine the fate of the Kings, and the meeting was "'really a conversation' that ended with no new recommendations," according to a source cited in a front-page piece by Kasl ...
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Postolos Resigns From Astros
Astros President & CEO George Postolos yesterday announced he is leaving the club, 18 months after being named to the position and seven years after first aligning with Owner Jim Crane in his pursuit of a team. Postolos led a series of sweeping organizational changes, including new uniforms and ...
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Buddy Nix Steps Down As Bills GM
Bills GM Buddy Nix yesterday resigned from his position, saying that there is "logic in moving forward with a new general manager" after the team this offseason named a new team president and a new coach, according to Mark Gaughan of the BUFFALO NEWS. Nix said, "At some point you’ve got t ...
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NHL Rejects Pastor Bid For Coyotes
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly yesterday confirmed that the league had “rejected a purchase bid” for the Coyotes submitted by Capstone Affluent Strategies Founder & CEO Darin Pastor on Friday, according to Craig Morgan of FOXSPORTSARIZONA.com. A source said that “one key sti ...
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Browns Team With Legends For Retail Revamp
The Browns and Legends Hospitality are "partnering to revamp the franchise's online and stadium team shops," according to Kevin Kleps of CRAIN'S CLEVELAND BUSINESS. Legends will "run the Browns' online team shop and revamp the franchise's main stadium shop, as well as the smaller retail locations fo ...
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Local Group Buys Las Vegas 51s For $20M
Summerlin Las Vegas Baseball Club LLC yesterday announced it has “closed on the purchase” of the Triple-A PCL Las Vegas 51s from the Stevens Baseball Group, according to Alan Snel of the LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL. The price of the Mets affiliate was $20M. The “biggest new challenge ...
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Franchise Notes
Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban on his blog announced the franchise is “going to re-do” its uniforms for the ‘15-16 season if fans submit “a unique and original design.” The team is looking to “crowd source the design and colors” of the uniforms. Cuban wrote, &ld ...
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