Bill Foley bids for Las Vegas NBA Team

Bill Foley bids for Las Vegas NBA Team

June 24, 2026

Golden Knights owner Bill Foley launching NBA Las Vegas bid
Vegas Golden Knights founder and majority owner Bill Foley has officially announced a bid to bring an NBA expansion franchise to Las Vegas. This pursuit follows a March vote by the NBA Board of Governors to explore potential multi-billion dollar expansion opportunities exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle. If successful, Foley intends to have the new team play out of T-Mobile Arena, further cementing Las Vegas's rapidly growing status as a major professional sports hub.
^ESPN

Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Heat in blockbuster deal with Bucks: Live updates
In a league-shifting blockbuster trade, the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to send two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat. In exchange, the rebuilding Bucks will receive a massive haul of assets, including Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakučionis, three first-round draft picks, and a pick swap. The deal, which cannot be officially executed until the new league year begins on July 6, pairs Antetokounmpo with Bam Adebayo to instantly position Miami as a formidable powerhouse in the Eastern Conference.
^{USA Today}

Women’s PGA Championship Tops U.S. Women’s Open With $13M Purse
The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship has raised its purse to a record $13 million, officially making it the richest tournament in women’s professional golf. This milestone marks the first time in modern history that the event's total prize money surpasses the U.S. Women’s Open, which recently increased its own purse to $12.5 million. Driven by strong corporate backing and growing media momentum, the historic payout reflects a broader upward trend across all five women's major golf championships this year.
^{Front Office Sports}

Scripps Sports in acquisition mode amid NHL, NBA team offseasons
Scripps Sports is actively looking to expand its local broadcasting portfolio during the NBA and NHL offseasons, building on its existing rights to five hockey teams and one basketball team. The company’s strategy focuses on leveraging free, over-the-air television to maximize fan reach and open up new sponsorship opportunities in markets where they already operate major network stations. While leagues like the NBA explore consolidating their digital rights, Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor remains confident that their proven broadcast model delivers far greater audience value than placing games behind a paywall.
^{Sports Business Journal}

PGA TOUR establishes new competitive structure with two-series model to debut in 2028
The PGA TOUR has announced a new two-series competitive model starting in the 2028 season, which introduces a merit-based promotion and relegation system between the elite PGA TOUR Championship Series and the developmental PGA TOUR Challenger Series. The top-tier Championship Series will feature 23 to 24 events with minimum $20 million purses, limited fields, and a reimagined postseason, while the Challenger Series will offer at least 20 events with minimum $4 million purses for players looking to earn their way up. To maintain competitive flow, at least the top 90 players from the Championship Series will retain their cards each year, while a minimum of 20 players from the Challenger Series will earn promotion to the top tier for the following season.
^{PGA Tour}

France vs. Iraq becomes first 2026 World Cup game delayed due to weather with heavy rain, lightning in area
The 2026 World Cup match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia became the tournament's first game to face a weather delay after heavy rain and lightning halted play at halftime. The suspension lasted over two hours, during which fans were cleared from the stadium bowl for safety while France held a 1-0 lead courtesy of a Kylian Mbappé goal. Safety protocols mandate that outdoor matches must be paused for at least 30 minutes if lightning strikes within an eight-mile radius, with the countdown resetting for any subsequent nearby strikes.
^{CBS Sports}

Keith Tkachuk is elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame after his sons become NHL teammates
Former NHL power forward Keith Tkachuk has been officially elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame, a milestone that caps off a whirlwind weekend for his family. The announcement came less than 24 hours after his sons, Matthew and Brady, became NHL teammates following Brady's trade from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers. Tkachuk headlines an impressive 2026 induction class that also includes modern-era stars Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, and Pekka Rinne, alongside women's hockey pioneer Cindy Curley and executive Brian Burke.
^{AP Sports}

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Virginia Tech names Brian White athletic director
Virginia Tech has officially named Brian White as its new athletic director, filling the vacancy left by Whit Babcock following his retirement announcement in April. White comes to the Hokies from Florida Atlantic University, where he has successfully served as the athletic director since March 2018. Virginia Tech President Tim Sands praised the hire, highlighting White's strategic vision and financial acumen as key assets to guide the university's modern athletics enterprise.
^ESPN

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