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02.26.2023

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Lasry selling Bucks stake to Haslams

Marc Lasry has sold his 25% stake in the Bucks to Jimmy and Dee Haslam in a deal valuing the team at $3.5B.

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MLB fans get first taste of new rules

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Apple TV praised for first MLS games

Franchises

Sources: Bucks' Lasry nearing $3.5B sale of stake to Haslams

Questions still swirl around Commanders sale with preferred deadline incoming

Manchester United bidders urged to increase offers to reach sale

Padres continue spending ways with new Machado contract

Giants to sell single-digit price beer at some sections of Oracle Park

Suns' Ishbia talks team-buying process, Durant trade

Sabres' John Roth talks his lack of sports experience, team's attendance issues

Leagues and Governing Bodies

MLB, union already talking issues over last year's CBA

MLB acquires first taste of new rule changes in spring training

LIV Golf reliant on product success to keep second season buzz

More details emerge around contracts of LIV Golf players

Dolphins' Byron Jones cautions players following NFL injuries

Load management seen as 'major issue' in NBA CBA talks

NBA stands by Sarver suspension even with Suns, Mercury sold

Woods, McIlroy's TGL the latest disruptor in golf industry

Media

MLS Season Pass earns high marks on opening weekend

Pac-12 eyes multiple routes in new media-rights pursuit

CBS-owned CW affiliates decline to air LIV tournaments

Facilities

MSG 'open to relocation,' no feasible option presented currently

Brewers make big investment into ballpark with reimagined restaurant site

Bills' new stadium still awaiting final approval as subcontracting begins

Colleges

FSU, Clemson express desire to change ACC revenue distribution

Sources: Big-12 remains interested in four Pac-12 schools

Events and Attractions

Boston could face competition in bid for '26 NBA ASG

Technology

Seattle Mariners to use Trajekt Arc pitching machine as usage continues to grow in MLB

Mashgin shown to save NFL fans 5.5M minutes with their frictionless self-checkout kiosks

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - February 27, 2023

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Quote of the Day

I'm not a person focused on money. I'm focused on going and winning, being successful. Create an amazing fan experience. Do great things in the community. Win. And guess what? Money will follow. Right?
-- Suns owner Mat Ishbia, on his strategies for the club as new owner.

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