London Spirit: Tech titans eye speedy Hundred deal to beat Trump tax rises June 25, 2025 English cricket is set to be an unlikely beneficiary of US President Donald Trump’s tax changes, with the so-called “tech titans” who are buying into London Spirit eager to complete the transaction before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is rubber-stamped by Congress. One clause of the Republic-sponsored bill, now with the Senate having been [...]
Rangers takeover: 49ers promise to attract better sponsors and signings June 24, 2025 The San Francisco 49ers will lend a “global gravitas and awareness” to Rangers that helps them attract more lucrative commercial deals and better signings, says the Scottish club’s new vice-chairman Paraag Marathe. A US consortium spearheaded by private healthcare businessman Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of the NFL franchise which also owns [...]
Chelsea fans slam club’s ‘exploitative’ new ticket policies June 24, 2025 Chelsea fans have blasted a controversial new ticket pricing strategy, accusing the ownership of “exploiting the loyalty of those people who are the lifeblood of the club”. The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust says season ticket prices have increased by an average of 17 per cent in the last two years and that polling of its members [...]
Tick Christmas off your to-do list with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium June 24, 2025 Want to host the ultimate office Christmas party? Summer may be in full swing but it’s never too early to tick Christmas off your to-do list. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is London’s leading Christmas party venue and has an array of magical party options to ensure you have the most wonderful time. Very few venues in [...]
British basketball’s civil war heads for courts as SLB sues BBF June 23, 2025 British basketball’s civil war is heading for the courts after Super League Basketball (SLB) formally began legal action against the British Basketball Federation (BBF). SLB has instructed Magic Circle law firm Freshfields to commence proceedings in response to what it believes are the BBF’s latest attempts to prevent it from operating. It comes after the [...]
John Textor plans to buy another English club after £175m Crystal Palace sale June 23, 2025 Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor plans to buy another English club after agreeing to sell his stake in the Premier League side to fellow American Woody Johnson. Textor has signed a legally binding deal to sell his 43 per cent stake in Crystal Palace to Johnson, the former US ambassador to the UK who owns [...]
Most expensive sports teams: How Lakers, Celtics, Commanders and Chelsea smashed records June 21, 2025 Mark Walter’s planned takeover of the LA Lakers is poised to set a new record for the most expensive sports team sale, continuing the boom in the franchise market. Walter, who majority owns the LA Dodgers and is a part-owner of Chelsea, has agreed to increase his stake in the Lakers to a controlling one [...]
Southampton chairman: Saints not for sale June 19, 2025 Southampton chairman Dragan Solak has insisted the club that were relegated from the Premier League this year is not for sale. Solak and his Sport Republic group purchased a controlling stake in the Saints in 2022 and have seen the St Mary’s club promoted and relegated from the Premier League in that time. He became [...]
NBA’s LA Lakers to sell majority stake to Chelsea co-owner in £7.5bn deal June 19, 2025 The Buss family are selling a majority stake in the LA Lakers in a deal that could value the NBA franchise at £7.45bn. Owned by the same family since 1979, the LA Lakers are one of sports most iconic teams in world sport with the likes of LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, [...]
Chelsea investors Ares buys stake in Mbappe SailGP team June 18, 2025 Chelsea, McLaren Racing and Miami Dolphins investor Ares Management has joined Kylian Mbappe in buying into the French SailGP team. The US firm’s minority stake will see the sailing team become entirely privately owned, and follows recent celebrity investments in the series from the likes of Anne Hathaway (Italy) and Ryan Reynolds (Australia). Ares Management [...]