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LIV Golf Cuts Most Staff as It Promises a Lean 2.0 Revival
leagues52 minutes ago

LIV Golf Cuts Most Staff as It Promises a Lean 2.0 Revival

LIV Golf informed the majority of its U.S. and U.K. employees that their jobs will end in early September as funding from Saudi Arabia’s PIF ends and the tour pivots to a leaner “LIV 2.0” plan. The company filed a WARN notice, aims for roughly 10 events per year, and targets profitability within three years, while pursuing new funding—about $250–$350 million—with a term sheet tied to a backer identified by reports as BC Partners’ credit arm—to keep LIV operating beyond 2026.

"ESPN Explores Strategic Partnerships with NBA, NFL, and MLB for Network Ownership"
business3 years ago

"ESPN Explores Strategic Partnerships with NBA, NFL, and MLB for Network Ownership"

ESPN, the cable network controlled by Disney, has reportedly held talks with major professional sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and MLB, about potentially taking a minority stake in the network. As ESPN navigates the challenges of the streaming age, selling a stake could provide Disney with a cash infusion as it negotiates expensive renewals for sports rights. The network has faced increasing pressure as viewers shift to streaming services, and the cost of sports rights has risen due to competition from tech companies like Apple, Amazon, and YouTube. Disney executives have emphasized ESPN's future lies in streaming, and recent reports suggest the network is preparing to make its primary channel available for streaming viewers.