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Comeback Caddy? PGA Tour, GM near deal for WGC event
General Motors and the PGA Tour are in the final stages of negotiations to put the Cadillac brand on the World Golf Championship event at venerable Doral Resort and possibly other tournaments, industry sources said. |
ESPN makes bid for Longhorns network
ESPN has countered a bid by Fox Sports to operate a University of Texas channel and is now viewed by industry insiders as a legitimate competitor to partner with the school on a Longhorns network. |
Much to discuss at NFL, MLB annual bankers meetings
Both the NFL and MLB are scheduled this week to host their annual meetings for the sports’ bankers, with each league facing unique and pressing financial issues. |
Liverpool price spells trouble for Petty team
George Gillett’s financial difficulty following the sale of Liverpool FC has thrown the future of Richard Petty Motorsports into doubt and left the NASCAR team’s owners and lenders searching for investors to keep the team afloat. |
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Ultimate Pros looks to make rollup of athlete websites work
Ultimate Pros, a South Dakota-based operator of athlete websites, is pursuing a marked expansion, signing more than a half-dozen athletes in recent weeks and beginning efforts for a round of venture-capital financing. |
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