Fenway Sports Goup buys WTGL team
August 11, 2026
Fenway Sports Group Expands Sports Portfolio with Acquisition of WTGL Team
Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has expanded its portfolio by acquiring a team in WTGL, the new women’s professional golf league created by TMRW Sports in partnership with the LPGA. The team will compete as Boston Common Golf, extending the existing brand to represent Boston and New England as one of the league's five inaugural franchises. Set to debut at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, WTGL will feature a team match-play format showcasing many of the world's top LPGA Tour players.
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greement with lead investor for its next era
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil announced that the league has secured a board-approved agreement with a lead investor to fund its operations starting in 2027. While specific financial terms and the investor's identity remain private, the deal positions the league to execute a 10-tournament schedule featuring global team majors and signature U.S. events through at least 2030. Additionally, the transition to "LIV Golf 2.0" will offer participating players the unique opportunity to become majority equity holders in the league.
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Aaron Donald Exploring Media Future Amid Potential Rams Return
Retired 10-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion Aaron Donald is exploring opportunities in the media industry while weighing a potential return to the Los Angeles Rams. Donald has signed with Jon Rosen's management team at Envisionary to build his personal brand, secure commercial partnerships, and develop an upcoming docuseries. Meanwhile, speculation around his NFL comeback continues to grow following the Rams' acquisition of Myles Garrett and recent encouraging remarks from head coach Sean McVay.
Front Office Sports
Portland Hearts of Pine present stadium project, finance package approved for Moda Center
USL League One club Portland Hearts of Pine has unveiled plans for a $50+ million waterfront stadium at Cassidy Point seating up to 11,000 fans, targeted to open in early 2029. Meanwhile, Multnomah County commissioners approved contributing up to $101.6 million toward a $600 million redevelopment package for Moda Center to secure the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers in the city long-term. Both initiatives represent major investments in sports infrastructure designed to revitalize key urban sites while providing permanent homes for local professional franchises.
The Stadium Business
Jake Paul declares ‘war’ on UFC with MVP-PFL merger
Jake Paul has declared a "war" on UFC CEO Dana White following a recent merger between his Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and the Professional Fighters League (PFL). The joint venture aims to expand focus across MMA, sports entertainment, and women's boxing while directly challenging UFC's market dominance and fighter pay structures. As Paul prepares for his own MMA debut set for 2027, leadership from the combined entity emphasized that providing athletes a fairer revenue share will ultimately create a superior product.
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Bills Simmons calls on WNBA to fire commissioner
Sports media personality Bill Simmons has called on the WNBA to replace commissioner Cathy Engelbert, arguing that the league is failing to capitalize on its star players and exciting storylines. Despite recent surges in popularity, attendance, and media deals, Simmons criticized leadership for letting off-court discourse overshadow the game's actual talent and for making questionable broadcast decisions. With Engelbert's contract running through 2026, stakeholders are reportedly evaluating whether new leadership is needed to guide the league's future growth.
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Donald Trump joins Gary Player and former LIV Golf chief for final round of New York event
Donald Trump attended the final round of the 2026 LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster alongside golf legend Gary Player and former LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan. The appearance drew significant attention as Al-Rumayyan recently stepped down from his position and withdrew financial backing from the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, leaving LIV Golf seeking a new lead investor for its 2027 season. Meanwhile, Joaquin Niemann won the individual tournament, and Jon Rahm secured the season-long Individual Title.
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Colorado State University Expands Partnership with Oak View Group
Colorado State University has expanded its partnership with Oak View Group (OVG) to bring major concerts, live programming, and special events to Canvas Stadium. The updated agreement extends OVG Hospitality’s food and beverage operations across all CSU Athletics venues for an additional 10 years. Additionally, the deal incorporates new performance dining services specifically designed to support the nutritional needs of the Rams football team.
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