Private Equity Director Bill Chisholm to purchase Boston Celtics for record $6.1 billion
The Boston Celtics current ownership group, the Grousbeck family, have agreed to sell the franchise to a group led by Bill Chisholm, co-founder of Symphony Technology Group, for a record-breaking $6.1 billion. Chisholm’s agreement to buy the
Gold medalist Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman elected International Olympic Committee president
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the role. Coventry is a five-time Olympian, winning seven medals (including two gold and
Minnesota Vikings no longer interested in pursing QB Aaron Rodgers, per reports
ESPN reports that the Minnesota Vikings are no longer interesting in pursuing discussions with free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers. NFL Media reported Wednesday that the Vikings are standing by 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy as their
Shohei Ohtani homers to lead LA Dodgers sweep of Chicago Cubs in Tokyo Series
The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers continued their dominance of the Chicago Cubs with a 6-3 win on Wednesday of their two-game, season-opening series at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, giving the Dodgers the sweep.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham announces retirement after 15 seasons
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham announced his retirement Tuesday after 15 seasons in the NFL. Graham said in a statement: “I gave it everything I had, I have no regrets. To Philadelphia, we didn’t start so
Minnesota Vikings sign ex-Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah to one-year deal
According to multiple reports, the Minnesota Vikings agreed on Tuesday to terms on a one-year contract with former Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah. The Vikings had announced Okudah’s visit with the club on Monday. Okudah, a former first-round cornerback
Houston Texans sign CB Derek Stingley Jr. to 3-year, $90M extension
All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. has agreed to a record three-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Texans, making the three-year veteran the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history on an average annual value basis. Sources told
Dodgers’ Mookie Betts to miss 2-game series in Tokyo due to illness
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will miss their season-opening 2-game series in Tokyo, Japan due to a lingering illness. The Dodgers will face the Chicago Cubs in the first two games of the 2025 MLB regular
Running back Kareem Hunt signs one-year deal with Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a deal with veteran free-agent running back Kareem Hunt, who signed a one-year contract worth up to $2.5 million. Hunt, an All-Pro as a rookie, totaled 7,230 yards from scrimmage
Minnesota Vikings acquire running back Jordan Mason in trade with San Francisco 49ers
The Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers, in exchange for a 2025 pick swap (Minnesota receives No. 187; San Francisco receives No. 160) and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Ian Rapoport