WNBA returning to Canada with pre-season game in Edmonton amid Toronto expansion reports
The WNBA will play a preseason game in Canada for the second consecutive year with the Los Angeles Sparks facing the Seattle Storm on May 5 in Edmonton.
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MLSE names veteran sports, broadcast executive Keith Pelley as new president & CEO
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment announced on Thursday Keith Pelley, chief executive of golf's DP World Tour and former president of Rogers Media, as its new president and CEO.
Raptors fire back at Knicks, hint at defamation countersuit - ESPN
In a blistering court filing Monday night obtained by ESPN, the Toronto Raptors fired back at the most recent claims made by the New York Knicks in the ongoing lawsuit between the two teams concerning the alleged theft of thousands of confidential files, with the Raptors accusing the Knicks of dragging out the case «as long as possible because this lawsuit attracts publicity and is directed at harming the Raptors, its head coach and members of his staff.»
Knicks seek $10M+ in damages from Raptors, say Silver shouldn't arbitrate - ESPN
In a court filing Monday, the New York Knicks said they're seeking more than $10 million in damages from the Toronto Raptors as part of a lawsuit alleging the theft of thousands of confidential files, and argued that NBA commissioner Adam Silver shouldn't arbitrate the dispute in part because of his close relationship with Raptors governor Larry Tanenbaum.
NBA board of governors re-elect Larry Tanenbaum of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Toronto Raptors governor Larry Tanenbaum has been unanimously re-elected as chairman of the NBA board of governors.
MLSE's Tanenbaum promises a Stanley Cup; discusses future of women's sports in Toronto.
On the heels of a $20 million donation to the University of Toronto, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment chairman Larry Tanenbaum had some interesting statements.
Pagliuca out of running for Chelsea, Ratcliffe makes bid
MANCHESTER, England : American investor Steve Pagliuca's group is out of the running to purchase Premier League side Chelsea, his spokesperson said on Friday, but British businessman Jim Ratcliffe says he has made a late bid to buy the London club.
Chelsea has more high-profile suitors, with Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams joining a consortium bidding for the English Premier League club
The crowded field to buy Chelsea now features 23-time tennis major winner Serena Williams and seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton.