Bezos buys stake in Liverpool FC
August 17, 2026
Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner
Fenway Sports Group has agreed to sell a 30% minority stake in Liverpool FC for approximately £1.65 billion ($2.1 billion) to 1892 Holdings, an investment group backed by Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin. Led by former QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia, who will join the club's expanded board as vice-chairman, the transaction values the Premier League giant at over £5.5 billion. While FSG maintains majority control and operational oversight, the strategic partnership aims to harness the consortium's tech and media expertise to accelerate Liverpool's global commercial expansion.
CNBC
Red Sox News & Links: John Henry is “never selling” the Boston Red Sox
Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy firmly dismissed ongoing fan calls for ownership change, stating that principal owner John Henry and his family will "never" sell the Boston Red Sox. The comments come after years of frustration from fans over team payroll decisions, high-profile player departures, and inconsistent on-field performance that sparked "sell the team" chants earlier in the season. Despite the public backlash and recent struggles, team leadership emphasized that Fenway Sports Group remains fully committed to holding and operating the franchise for the long term.
Yahoo Sports
Kalshi ordered to stop most operations in WA
A King County Superior Court judge has ordered prediction market platform Kalshi to cease offering most of its event-based wagers in Washington, concluding that the company's contracts violate state gambling and consumer protection laws. Following a lawsuit brought by Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, the ruling prohibits Kalshi from offering or advertising bets on major categories including sports, elections, politics, and pop culture. Kalshi, which maintains that as a federally regulated exchange it falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the CFTC, must now implement geofencing measures to block Washington residents from accessing those markets.
The Seattle Times
Fox News putting increased focus on WNBA since late June
Fox News has dedicated over 13 hours of programming to the WNBA since late June, focusing heavily on criticism regarding race and transgender inclusion in women's sports. The coverage initially centered on claims that Fever guard Caitlin Clark was targeted for being white following a foul by Sun forward Alyssa Thomas, but shifted dramatically after comments by Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. This shift prompted over eight hours of coverage and more than 130 segments discussing trans inclusion in the league, despite the WNBA having no transgender players.
Sports Business Journal
Ravens' Transformational Three-Year Renovation Project at M&T Bank Stadium Is Complete
The Baltimore Ravens and the Maryland Stadium Authority have completed a $489 million, three-year joint renovation project designed by Gensler at M&T Bank Stadium. The multi-phase project upgraded every area of the venue, introducing premium field-level seating, new clubs, expanded upper-deck amenities, improved concourses, and over 12,800 square feet of added video displays. Featuring new gathering hubs like the Bud Light Talon music stage and Frank's RedHot Backstage sports bar, the renovated stadium aims to serve as a year-round destination for major sports and entertainment events in downtown Baltimore.
Baltimore Ravens
Giants to host 2028 All-Star Game at Oracle Park
Major League Baseball has officially awarded the 2028 All-Star Game and accompanying All-Star Week festivities to the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. This marks the fourth time San Francisco will host the Midsummer Classic and its first since 2007, when Ichiro Suzuki hit the event's first inside-the-park home run. The waterfront ballpark's West Coast location offers strategic convenience for players, coming just days before the start of the 2028 Summer Olympics in nearby Los Angeles.
MLB
Troy Aikman facing MNF limits due to Dolphins role, NFL says
ESPN analyst Troy Aikman will face broadcast restrictions similar to those placed on Fox's Tom Brady following his decision to take on a consulting role with the Miami Dolphins. Under parameters enforced by the NFL to protect proprietary team information, Aikman is barred from attending practices at team facilities and must conduct production meetings virtually. Despite the added boundaries, Aikman is permitted to interview players and coaches off-site and will continue his regular duties calling Monday Night Football games for ESPN.
ESPN
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Tarleton State Wants to Be the Next School to Jump to the FBS
Tarleton State University is actively pursuing a transition from the FCS to the FBS college football level after making the initial jump to NCAA Division I six years ago. The Texas-based institution has invested $200 million into upgrading facilities, including a 24,000-seat stadium and new basketball arena, while building an athletics budget of around $45 million and offering revenue-sharing to student-athletes across multiple sports. Athletics leadership has already held preliminary discussions with FBS conference officials and aims to secure an invitation and NCAA approval to make the transition within the next five years.
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