During his 2019 free agency negotiations with the Raptors, Kawhi Leonard's representatives reportedly demanded unusual terms, including an ownership stake in the Maple Leafs and other companies, as well as sponsorship income, which exceeded typical offers. The report also links Leonard to a controversial endorsement deal with Aspiration, a Clippers sponsor, raising questions about potential salary cap circumvention and misconduct in NBA negotiations. The NBA is currently investigating these allegations.
The Koch family has agreed to buy a 10% stake in the New York Giants for over $1 billion, valuing the franchise at over $10 billion, the highest ever for a sports team, with approval needed from NFL owners.
The Trump administration is considering taking an ownership stake in Intel to bolster its financial position and support domestic manufacturing, including reviving factory plans in Ohio, amid Intel's struggles with technological leadership and market share. This move would deepen government involvement in the private sector, similar to past bailouts and strategic investments, but details remain unclear.
Eli Manning has decided not to buy a share of the New York Giants, citing the high cost and potential conflicts of interest with his media and other business roles. Despite interest from others like Michael Strahan and Julia Koch, Manning remains a minority owner in other sports ventures and has no plans to invest further in NFL teams.
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year extension with Al-Nassr, earning around €185 million annually, and will also be offered a minority ownership stake in the club, signaling his future ambitions in football beyond playing.
The Pegula family, owners of the Buffalo Bills, has hired investment bankers to explore the potential sale of a non-controlling, minority interest in the team, with a working figure of 25 percent. While the exact amount is not confirmed, the family intends to maintain a controlling interest in the team. This move reflects the trend of NFL owners seeking limited partners due to increasing team valuations and estate taxes, with the Bills currently estimated to be worth $3.7 billion. The NFL is also considering allowing such investments, potentially adopting guidelines this year.
The billionaire Koch family, through their investment vehicle 1888 Management, is reportedly in talks to buy a stake in the Brooklyn Nets and BSE Global, the holding company that owns the team, the New York Liberty, and the Barclays Center. Nets owner Joe Tsai has been considering selling a minority share for the past year, and the potential deal could make the Koch family one of the richest and most influential ownership groups in the NBA, with an estimated net worth of $64 billion.
A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk can be sued for securities fraud related to his alleged failure to disclose his ownership stake in Twitter before buying the company. The judge dismissed an insider trading claim against Musk but allowed the class-action lawsuit to proceed, stating that shareholders who sold Twitter securities while Musk concealed his ownership stake have a valid claim. The lawsuit alleges that Musk saved over $200 million by adding to his Twitter stake and secretly discussing his plans with executives before finally disclosing a 9.2% stake. Musk's attorneys argued that his failure to comply with SEC rules was inadvertent, but the judge found evidence that Musk understood the disclosure requirements.
Lionel Messi's contract with MLS' Inter Miami is worth up to $150 million, including his salary, signing bonus, and equity in the team. Additional money from deals with Apple, Adidas, and Fanatics are still being worked out. Messi is expected to take his ownership stake once his playing days are over. He is set to make his Inter Miami debut on July 21 in the CONCACAF-sanctioned Leagues Cup Tournament. His arrival has already caused massive growth in social media footprint and ticket prices for Inter Miami games.
Lionel Messi's contract with MLS club Inter Miami is worth up to $150 million over two-and-a-half years, including his salary, signing bonus, and equity in the team. The deal does not include an option for Messi to buy an MLS club, but he is expected to exercise his ownership stake in the franchise after he is done playing with Inter Miami. Revenue-sharing agreements with league partners Apple, Adidas, and Fanatics are still being negotiated and would be in addition to this total. Messi is expected to make his debut with Inter Miami on July 21.
Tom Brady reiterated that he has no plans to return to the NFL after retiring in February and is looking forward to his role as a broadcaster for Fox Sports in 2024 and his ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady also said he wants to spend more time with his children. The Raiders' owner announced last week that Brady had agreed to join the organization's ownership group, pending NFL approval. Brady retired after 23 seasons and seven Super Bowl titles, ending his career as the NFL's leader in career passing yards and touchdown passes.
Tom Brady has agreed to purchase a minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, making him just the third player in NFL history to become an owner. The sale is still subject to NFL approval. This is the second partnership between Brady and team owner Mark Davis since the former's retirement, with Brady also acquiring an ownership stake in Davis' WNBA franchise and an expansion Major League Pickleball team.
Tom Brady has reached an agreement to buy an ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders pending NFL approval, according to team owner Mark Davis. Brady would become just the third player in NFL history to become an owner, joining George Halas and Jerry Richardson. At least 24 current NFL team owners have to approve Brady's partnership, which is the case with all minority and majority owners. Brady is already part of Davis' WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces ownership group, acquiring a stake in March.
Tom Brady and Mark Davis are meeting to discuss a potential ownership stake for Brady in the Las Vegas Raiders. Davis has been seeking a limited partner and Brady has previously bought ownership stakes in other sports teams. Despite potential conflicts of interest for Brady if he were to become a broadcaster, Fox has reportedly blessed the arrangement. Brady retired in February after a historic 23-year career, winning seven Super Bowls.
Former Washington Commanders quarterback Robert Griffin III has teased a future ownership stake in the team, led by Josh Harris, after years of being openly critical of the franchise. Griffin said he would be "head-over-heels excited" to help the team build a winner that the fans deserve. He also predicted that fans would "throw a parade" when current owner Dan Snyder sells the team. Griffin spent the first four seasons of his NFL career in Washington, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2016, and has since taken up a career in broadcasting with ESPN.
