Tag: Sports industry
Carlos Vela is MLS’s highest paid player at $6.3 million
WASHINGTON — LA Galaxy attacker Carlos Vela is Major League Soccer’s highest paid player this season, with $6.3 million in total compensation, including $4.5...
AP source: T-wolves sale to Lore, A-Rod up for NBA approval
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has reached agreement on his $1.5 billion sale of the club to e-commerce mogul Marc Lore and...
FIFA details $5M handed to players claiming unpaid salaries
ZURICH — A FIFA fund helping players whose salaries were not paid sent $2 million to more than 400 applicants from Greek and Turkish...
WNBA tips off 25th anniversary season
NEW YORK — The WNBA will tip off its 25th season on Friday after an eventful offseason that was full of player movement, including...
Analysis: On Kobe, and the women in this Hall of Fame class
This long-awaited Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement weekend will be largely about Kobe Bryant.
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MLB tells Athletics to explore relocation if no new ballpark
OAKLAND, Calif. — Major League Baseball has instructed the Athletics to explore relocation options as the team tries to secure the new ballpark it...
MLBPA increases investments to $178M ahead of bargaining
NEW YORK — The Major League Baseball Players Association increased its liquid assets by about $19 million to $178.5 million ahead of collective bargaining...
NFL renews 9 social justice grants totaling $2.5 million
The NFL has renewed nine grants totaling $2.5 million through its social justice platform Inspire Change.
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Chicago Sky trade Gabby Williams to Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Sparks acquired Gabby Williams from the Chicago Sky for rookie Stephanie Watts and the rights to German guard...
Chicago Sky trade Gabby Williams to Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Sparks acquired Gabby Williams from the Chicago Sky for rookie Stephanie Watts and the rights to German guard...
