It's that time of the year again- various Major League Ballclubs are releasing their lists of their promotions and giveaways for the upcoming season, and the New York Yankees are totally on point with theirs. Star Wars Night is back at Yankee Stadium for the fifth time this year, and the Yankees are getting in on the act with a Yoda Bobblehead giveaway on Fri., May 6. Because … [Read more...] about Yoda, Scooby Doo and More: Yankees On Point with 2022 Fan Giveaways
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Lakers, Dodgers Owners Make Short List to Buy Chelsea FC
It has the potential to be the all-time highest stakes sale of a sports club, and today we're getting down to the final contenders. Raine Group, a New York City based merchant bank, is facilitating and overseeing the sale of Chelsea FC, narrowing down the list of "preferred bidders" to just two or three. Originally, it was thought that about 20-30 offers were made to purchase … [Read more...] about Lakers, Dodgers Owners Make Short List to Buy Chelsea FC
Chelsea Supporters Trust to Meet with Ricketts Family Amid Takeover Bid
When Roman Abramovich sells Chelsea FC to whomever wins the bidding process, it is widely expected to be the biggest club sale in the history of professional sports. We do know that we're down to the short list now of potential owners, but we can't confirm completely who is on that list. It would appear that the Ricketts family, who own the Chicago Cubs of Major League … [Read more...] about Chelsea Supporters Trust to Meet with Ricketts Family Amid Takeover Bid
Chelsea FC Supporters Protest Against Potential Ricketts Takeover
Tuesday brought news that the Ricketts family, who own the Chicago Cubs, are flying to London in an attempt to complete a purchase of Chelsea Football Club. It's reportedly down to the short list now, only the serious candidates to takeover CFC are supposedly still in the mix. Aligned with Ken Griffin, the CEO of hedge fund Citadel, the Ricketts family are certainly on that … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Supporters Protest Against Potential Ricketts Takeover
Bill Ripken Provides Inside Scoop on Infamous NSFW Error Baseball Card
Among the Ripken baseball family, it is obviously Cal Ripken Jr. who is the most well known. He's a prestigious Hall of Famer, and owner of the legendary consecutive games played streak, surpassing the immortal Lou Gehrig. Bill Ripken, his brother, has infamy on his side though. Like El Guapo in the Three Amigos, he's "so famous that he's infamous." Also known as Billy Ripken, … [Read more...] about Bill Ripken Provides Inside Scoop on Infamous NSFW Error Baseball Card
Anthony Rizzo Re-Signs, Could Be Coming Around Regarding Covid Vaccine
The news broke two days ago that Anthony Rizzo would re-sign with the New York Yankees, and today the club officially announced the deal. Rizzo's two year extension will keep him in the Bronx through the 2023 season, with a player opt-out following this upcoming 2022 season. This re-acquisition means that Luke Voit, once a home run champion, is now odd man out at first base. … [Read more...] about Anthony Rizzo Re-Signs, Could Be Coming Around Regarding Covid Vaccine
Chicago Cubs Owners Confirm their Interest in Buying Chelsea FC
There is still a very long way to go until Chelsea actually gets sold, but the Ricketts family, who currently own the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball, have now put themselves in good position. We're hesitant to say pole position, because no one knows for sure what will happen, and this club sale is shaping up to be possibly the most expensive and competitive in Premier … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Owners Confirm their Interest in Buying Chelsea FC
Chicago Cubs Ownership Reportedly Interested in Buying Chelsea FC
Update: We discussed this topic during a guest appearance on WGN News Now Chelsea FC are now on the trading block, with Owner Roman Abramovich hoping to get, according to reports, somewhere between $4-$7.5B. So you know, you might want to look into the cushions of your couch and see how much change might have fallen underneath/between them. The weekend brought news of a new … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Ownership Reportedly Interested in Buying Chelsea FC
How Larry Baer’s Championship Organization Supports the Community
It’s not all fun and games for the San Francisco Giants. Serving the community is much more sustainable than winning World Series titles every season. Giants CEO and President Larry Baer understands how his team should function in the community. “We can't promise to be in the World Series every year,” says the SF Giants CEO, “but we can promise to provide excellence, strive … [Read more...] about How Larry Baer’s Championship Organization Supports the Community
Lukaku, Pulisic Jersey Swap with Yankee Legend CC Sabathia
In the words of Poison singer Bret Michaels "hit it CC." The Premier League is currently on winter break and you know what that means- coverage of professional athletes doing jersey swaps with one another. Chelsea forwards Romelu Lukaku and Christian Pulisic welcomed New York Yankees legend CC Sabathia to their home ground of Stamford Bridge and showed the six time Major … [Read more...] about Lukaku, Pulisic Jersey Swap with Yankee Legend CC Sabathia