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crime1 year ago

British Band's US Tour Begins with Armed Robbery in California

British band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint at a Vallejo gas station shortly after starting their West Coast tour in California. Despite losing personal gear, the band continues their tour, as their instruments were not stolen. The incident occurred as they stopped at a Starbucks, and the band expressed shock at the resigned attitude towards such crimes. They are set to perform in various cities, including Los Angeles and Palm Springs.

entertainment1 year ago

British Band Sports Team Robbed at Gunpoint in California on Tour

British indie band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California, just as they began their US tour. The band's tour van was broken into at a gas station, resulting in the theft of cameras, laptops, and personal items, though their instruments were secured. Despite the incident, the band continued with their scheduled performance in Sacramento. The robbery left some members without passports, but the band remains determined to proceed with their tour.

crime1 year ago

UK Band Sports Team Robbed at Gunpoint on First Day of US Tour

British indie rock band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint outside a Starbucks in California shortly after starting their U.S. tour. The robbers stole stage equipment, laptops, passports, and personal items, but the band retained their instruments and continued to Sacramento for their next show. Despite the incident, local law enforcement advised them to file an online report, highlighting a perceived resignation to such crimes. The band, known for their top UK albums and a Mercury Prize nomination, expressed frustration over the situation.

entertainment1 year ago

UK Band Sports Team Robbed at Gunpoint in California During Tour

British indie band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint at a gas station in Vallejo, California, just ten minutes into their US tour. The band reported that masked individuals ransacked their van, taking only personal items, while their instruments remained safe. Despite the incident, the band plans to continue their tour, performing in Sacramento and then traveling to Tucson. They expressed shock at the apparent resignation of bystanders to the crime.

crime1 year ago

British Band Sports Team Robbed at Gunpoint in California on Tour Kickoff

British alt-rock band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California, during their West Coast tour. The incident occurred outside a Starbucks, where two men broke into their tour van, stealing personal items but leaving musical equipment untouched. Despite the shock of experiencing a daytime armed robbery, the band is continuing their tour, grateful for their safety. The robbery highlights the contrast in gun-related crime experiences between the UK and the US.

crime1 year ago

UK Band Sports Team Robbed at Gunpoint in California During Tour

British indie rock band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California, while on their U.S. tour. The band was at a Starbucks when armed robbers ransacked their tour van, stealing stage equipment, laptops, passports, and personal items. Despite the theft, the band continued their tour, playing a gig in Sacramento the same night. Local law enforcement advised them to submit an online report, and the band expressed shock at the apparent resignation to such incidents.

business2 years ago

Miriam Adelson's $2 billion Las Vegas Sands stock sale fuels sports team acquisition plans

Miriam Adelson, the largest shareholder of Las Vegas Sands, plans to sell $2 billion worth of company stock to fund the purchase of a professional sports team. The specific sport, team, and city have not been disclosed. Las Vegas has become a popular sports destination, with teams like the Vegas Golden Knights and the Las Vegas Aces. Major League Baseball owners have also approved the relocation of the Oakland A's to Las Vegas. Adelson, listed as the fifth richest woman in the world, inherited a majority stake in the casino company after her spouse, Sheldon Adelson, passed away. Las Vegas Sands will buy $250 million worth of Adelson's shares, and the company recently announced a $2 billion share repurchase authorization.

finance2 years ago

Goldman Sachs Offers Exclusive Sports Team Ownership Opportunity to Wealthy Clients

Goldman Sachs is offering its wealthy clients the opportunity to invest in professional sports teams, aiming to tap into the growing interest in sports as an asset class. The investment bank has created a new unit within its wealth management division to facilitate these deals, allowing clients to buy minority stakes in teams across various sports leagues. This move comes as sports franchises continue to increase in value, making them an attractive investment option for high-net-worth individuals.