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Goodell and Pat Ryan join Pritzker in Chicago to push Bears stadium talks
sports7 days ago

Goodell and Pat Ryan join Pritzker in Chicago to push Bears stadium talks

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Bears minority owner Pat Ryan met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and state legislators in Chicago on Oct. 1 to discuss the Bears' stadium future. The meeting, which excluded Bears President Kevin Warren and Chairman George McCaskey, marks a shift from earlier summer claims of minimal contact. Pritzker’s office called the discussion productive, while the NFL stressed the need for timely action. Local mayors in Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, reacted to the news, with Hammond’s mayor expressing frustration but acknowledging the Bears’ prior notification. The talks aim to keep the team in Illinois, though Indiana has pledged up to $1 billion in incentives.

Billionaire David Rubenstein in Talks to Acquire Baltimore Orioles
sports2 years ago

Billionaire David Rubenstein in Talks to Acquire Baltimore Orioles

David Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group, is reportedly in talks to acquire the Baltimore Orioles from the Angelos family. The stage of the talks and the likelihood of a deal are unclear. The Orioles have faced uncertainty in recent years due to infighting within the Angelos family and ongoing stadium negotiations. Rubenstein, a Baltimore native, could potentially alter the franchise's operations if the deal goes through. The Orioles' ownership situation also has implications for their ongoing dispute with the Washington Nationals over MASN and rights fees.