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Celtics sale price of $6.1 billion could turn NBA attention back toward expansion

NBA owners want to make as much money off expansion as possible, and the Celtics sale set a new bar.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Junior Bridgeman, NBA player-turned-billionaire businessman and Bucks minority owner, dies at 71

Bridgeman played more than a decade in the NBA before amassing a reported $1.4 billion in wealth

CBS Sports - Mar. 12

Google's $32 billion Wiz deal may signal a turning point for slow IPO, M&A markets

Google's $32 billion acquisition of Wiz may signal the start of a friendlier initial public offering and deal activity environment.

CNBC - 1d

Bill Chisholm agrees to buy Boston Celtics for record $6.1 billion

Symphony Technology Group managing partner Bill Chisholm agreed to buy the NBA's Boston Celtics at a $6.1 billion valuation, he announced Thursday.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Boston Celtics sold for $6.1 billion to group led by private equity executive Bill Chisholm

A group led by private equity executive Bill Chisholm is buying the NBA's Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion.

CNBC - 5d

NBA champion Boston Celtics to be sold for a record $6.1 billion, AP source says

A group led by Symphony Technology Group managing partner William Chisholm has agreed to purchase the Boston Celtics for at least $6.1 billion, which would make the sale the richest in U.S. major ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

NBA's Boston Celtics sold for record $6.1 bn

The NBA's Boston Celtics are being sold to the head of a California private equity firm for $6.1 billion, a record price for a US sports franchise, the club's owners confirmed Thursday."If ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Celtics to be sold to private equity co-founder for $6 billion, reports say

William Chisholm, a Massachusetts native and lifelong fan, will purchase the historic NBA franchise.

NBC News - 5d

The Celtics Just Set a Record. NBA Expansion Is Up Next

NBA owners are likely rejoicing over Thursday’s news that the Boston Celtics are being sold for $6.1 billion, the highest price ever paid for a sports franchise. Not only does it help the ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Why astronaut Suni Williams runs in space: a 14-billion-year odyssey

Suni Williams' eight-day mission turned into a nine-month marathon. Now the astronaut is days away from leaving the International Space Station and returning to Earth.

ESPN - Mar. 12

Boston Celtics sale: NBA franchise agrees to sell for record-breaking $6.1 billion to Bill Chisholm

Massachusetts native Chisholm is the managing partner and co-founder of Symphony Technology Group, based out of California

CBS Sports - 5d

Why Dan and Andrea Hurley turned down the Los Angeles Lakers

UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley and his wife Andrea said there were many reasons why they declined an offer to coach the NBA team.

CBS News - Mar. 9

The blogger who was right about Nvidia is now panning a $25 billion AI company

Jeffrey Emanuel, known for turning Wall Street’s attention to the risk DeepSeek might pose to Nvidia, warns that CoreWeave’s IPO is way overvalued.

MarketWatch - 5d

NBA Twitter throws shade at Dan Hurley for not taking Lakers job

After Dan Hurley's Huskies lost early in the men's NCAA Tournament, one has to wonder if he was wrong to turn down the Lakers' head coaching job.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Boston Celtics sold for $6.1 billion

The Boston Celtics are being sold to Bill Chisholm for $6.1 billion.

CBS News - 4d

How climate change is threatening the maple syrup industry

Winter turning to spring marks the sweet season for maple syrup production. But climate change is threatening the $1.5 billion industry. David Schechter explains.

CBS News - Mar. 13

Perplexity AI in talks to double valuation to $18 billion, raise up to $1 billion in new funding

Perplexity AI is in early talks to raise between $500 million and $1 billion in funding at an $18 billion post-money valuation, a source told CNBC.

CNBC - 5d

Alphabet to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion

Google owner Alphabet has agreed to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion

ABC News - Mar. 18

Celtics sold for record $6.1 billion, sources say

Bill Chisholm has agreed to purchase the Boston Celtics from the Grousbeck family for a valuation for $6.1 billion, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 4d

South Korea's Hyundai announces $21 billion U.S. investment

South Korean conglomerate Hyundai on Monday announced a roughly $21 billion investment in U.S. onshoring that includes a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana.

NBC News - 1d

NBA may bring back iconic highlight show 'NBA Inside Stuff'

The NBA has filed a trademark application for "NBA Inside Stuff," with intent to bring the popular show back.

CNBC - 6d

EPA Cancels $20 Billion in Climate Grants

Here is what we know about the billions in funds that have led to federal investigations, lawsuits and frozen bank accounts for climate nonprofit groups.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

CoreWeave aims to raise up to $2.7 billion in IPO

In its updated IPO prospectus on Thursday, CoreWeave said it plans to sell shares at $47 to $55 each, raising a total of up to $2.7 billion.

CNBC - 5d

NBA may bring back iconic highlight show 'NBA Inside Stuff'

The NBA is quietly preparing to bring back its iconic show “NBA Inside Stuff.” NBC is considering bringing back a “refreshed version” of the program.

NBC News - 6d

Former NBA center Oliver Miller dies at 54

Miller starred at Arkansas and played nine seasons in the NBA.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12

PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion

PepsiCo said Monday that it is buying prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion.

NBC News - Mar. 17

Oakland A’s being valued at $2 billion in sale of new shares of team

John Fisher, managing partner of the Oakland A's, is offering new shares in his MLB team at a $2 billion valuation, according to sources.

CNBC - Mar. 17

Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion

The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.

CBS News - Mar. 18

SoftBank to acquire chip designer Ampere in $6.5 billion deal

SoftBank Group said Wednesday that it will acquire Ampere Computing, a startup that designed an Arm-based server chip, for $6.5 billion.

CNBC - 5d

Hyundai says it will build $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana

President Trump touts Korean automaker's pledge to invest billions in the U.S., saying tariff threats are working.

CBS News - 1d

Ashton Hall’s Unconventional Morning Routine Has Drawn Nearly a Billion Views

Ashton Hall’s unconventional morning routine has drawn close to a billion views, and scores of copycat videos.

The New York Times - 9h

Chinese EV giant BYD outpaces Tesla with annual sales of more than $100 billion

China's BYD reported annual revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for 2024, leapfrogging Tesla as competition between the two EV rivals heats up.

CNBC - 10h

Curry has 28 points, Kerr becomes Warriors' regular-season victory leader in 97-94 win over Knicks

Stephen Curry had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists two days after becoming the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers and a day after turning 37, leading the Golden State ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Curry has 28 points, Kerr becomes Warriors' regular-season victory leader in 97-94 win over Knicks

Stephen Curry had 28 points, seven rebounds and five assists two days after becoming the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers and a day after turning 37, leading the Golden State ...

ABC News - Mar. 15

House GOP budget plan would cut domestic spending by $13 billion

House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled his plan to avert a government shutdown by Friday night. The short-term stopgap bill would fund the government until Sept. 30, increase defense spending by ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Canada to impose 25% retaliatory tariffs on $21 billion worth of U.S. goods

Canada will impose 25% tariffs on more than $20 billion worth of U.S. goods in retaliation for the Trump administration's steel and aluminum duties.

CNBC - Mar. 12

'Pokémon Go' sells to Saudi-backed Scopely in $3.5-billion deal

Scopely, a mobile game company, will purchase 'Pokémon Go' and other games from developer Niantic in a deal worth $3.5 billion, the companies announced Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 12

SoftBank expands its AI footprint with $6.5 billion purchase of Ampere Computing

SoftBank Group Corp. announced late Wednesday it is acquiring semiconductor designer Ampere Computing in a $6.5 billion deal that will expand its investments in AI infrastructure.

MarketWatch - 5d

Will the OKC Thunder chase after the NBA's best record?

Will the Oklahoma City Thunder chase after the NBA's best record?

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Chinese EV giant BYD outpaces Tesla with annual sales of more than $100 billion

Chinese automaker BYD reported annual revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for 2024, leapfrogging U.S. rival Tesla as competition between the two electric vehicle rivals heats up.

NBC News - 8h

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