San Diego Padres narrow potential buyers

San Diego Padres narrow potential buyers

March 17, 2025

Padres reportedly narrow potential buyers down to 4 groups, final bids to be submitted in April
The San Diego Padres narrowed down the list of potential buyers to four groups. A second and final round of bids to purchase the MLB franchise will be submitted in April. Each of the remaining four groups has been informed that they are still in the running and met with the Padres management at the team’s spring training complex in Peoria, Arizona, this week. However, the four ownership groups expected to submit bids have not been revealed publicly.
^{Yahoo Sports}

Dodgers agree to deal with Uniqlo as official field presenting partner: Sources
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a deal with fashion giant Uniqlo. Uniqlo will be Dodger Stadium’s official field presenting partner. This is the first time in the field’s 64-year history that it will have a sponsorship. Dodger Stadium’s name will remain unchanged. Uniqlo will hold the rights to the playing field, which will likely be named Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.
^{The Athletic}

Adam Silver positive about progress on Moda Center funding
NBA commissioner Adam Silver visited Portland and shared optimism about the progress being made toward securing public funding for renovations to the Portland Trail Blazers’ Moda Center. The local state leaders have been working together to move the effort forward. He also emphasized that modern arenas serve many purposes beyond hosting basketball games.
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NFL, Paramount discussing media deal that could mean CBS pays an extra $1 billion or more
The NFL is negotiating a new media rights deal with Paramount that would give CBS the right to carry out its Sunday package of NFL games through the 2033-2034 season without an opt-out clause. After a deal with CBS is done, the NFL plans to next negotiate with Fox, which owns the league’s other Sunday afternoon package. The NFL is pushing for an increase of about 50% over the $2.1 billion CBS already pays for the football games, sources told CNBC.
^CNBC

BNP Paribas Open responds to criticism about Stadium 2 ticketing
The BNP Paribas Open announced a single-day attendance record on March 6. There were 58,828 people who attended the Indian Wells tennis tournament. While the attendance has been high this year, several matches inside Stadium 2 have been slightly attended. It is because of the ticketing adjustment organizers made prior to this year’s event. Daily grounds passes granted access to the upper bowl inside Stadium 2. Stadium 1 tickets also allowed ticket holders to access the Stadium 2 upper bowl. That access was restricted this year to only those who held Stadium 2 tickets.
^{Yahoo Sports}

Red flag at IndyCar practice as workers walk on Texas track
IndyCar officials had to throw a red flag to slow the cars as they were pulling out of the pit area during Saturday’s practice. Three workers were spotted on the hot track. No one was injured. Practice for the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington resumed after a delay of several minutes as IndyCar officials checked the temporary 2.73-mile, 14-turn circuit on the streets around the stadiums of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers. The television broadcast showed the trio of workers who appeared to be part of a catering crew. One of them was pushing a catering cart in a spot between AT&T Stadium, the Cowboys' home, and a nearby hospitality area.
^ESPN

Jalen Reeves-Maybin re-elected as NFLPA board president
Jalen Reeves-Maybin was re-elected as president of the NFL Players Association’s Board of Player Representatives. The nine-year pro begins his second two-year term. Reeves-Maybin is currently a free agent. He played for the Chicago Bears last season, spent seven seasons with the Detroit Lions and one season with the Houston Texans.
^ESPN

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2026 March Madness TV schedule, announcers: Where to watch NCAA Tournament, channels, tip times for games
The 2026 NCAA Tournament begins today. The First Four will be in Dayton, Ohio. There will be 67 games televised across CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. CBS will lead the way, televising 21 games during the NCAA Tournament, including the Elite 8 and Sweet 16. TBS will televise 21 games, including the Final Four, Elite Eight and Sweet 16, while truTV will air or simulcast 23 games and TNT will air or simulcast 15 games.
^CBS

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