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Strike Ten Entertainment named Leading Edge Promotions co-Founder & Managing Partner JOHN HARBUCK  President. He replaces FRANK DESOCIO , who was named Exec Dir of the Proprietors' Association of America ( STE )....Fox Networks Group promoted Fox Broadcasting President of Sales TOBY BYRNE to President...

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Vikings investor REGGIE FOWLER “no longer has a stake in the team.” His name “was taken off a list of the team’s ownership group on the team’s website.” Fowler went through some “financial difficulties in Arizona last year when he lost control of all his companies" amid...

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Abu Dhabi's IPIC, chaired by Man City owner Mansour, says in statement: "Real Madrid, the world’s top football club and sporting brand." — Rob Harris (@RobHarris) October 28, 2014 Impressed with #2018WorldCup preparations, especially upgrades at Luzhniki Stadium, venue...

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New Zealand multipurpose left-wing JOE ROKOCOKO extended his contract with French rugby side Bayonne "for three seasons, through ’18." The former All-Black "justified his extension by saying he has confidence that the new staff will bring the Basque club to new heights and that he and his...

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The most-read stories today on SportsBusinessDaily.com 1) MLS Officially Shutters Chivas USA, With L.A. Expansion Franchise Set To Be Announced 2) MSG Considers Spin-Off Separating Sports, Media Properties From Live Entertainment 3) Michael Jordan Talks About Changing The Hornets' Culture Both On And...

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Haas F1 has named ADAM JACOBS its chief marketing officer. Jacobs will lead brand strategy and partnership development for Haas F1 Team, which will make its debut in F1 in '16, becoming the first American-led F1 team in 30 years. Jacobs comes to Haas F1 Team from...

Executive Transactions

EPL club Chelsea appointed former Liverpool Managing Dir  CHRISTIAN PURSLOW  as its head of global commercial activities. Purslow will "lead Chelsea’s attempt to expand their brand as they seek to become a growing force on and off the field." He joined Liverpool in June ‘09 ( GUARDIAN, 10/27 )....Back9Network named...