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JEFF VINIK ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING OWNERSHIP GROUP
Oct 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning Chairman & Governor Jeff Vinik and Vinik Sports Group today announced the sale of a portion of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vinik Sports Group to a group of investors led by Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz. The transaction, which will take effect immediately, was approved by the NHL’s Board of Governors on October 1, 2024.
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AUSTIN FC ANNOUNCES ADDITIONS TO THE CLUB'S OWNERSHIP GROUP
July 2025
Austin FC announced today the addition of five (5) individuals to the Club’s ownership group: Jenny Just, Matt Hulsizer, Tench Coxe, Tanuj Gulati, and Dave Snyderman. The new members of the ownership group, who all have residence in Austin, acquire non-controlling, minority stakes in the Club, and represent an investment that will help fuel the Club’s continued growth.
PLAYON ACQUIRES MAXPREPS TO ELEVATE THE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FAN EXPERIENCE
April 2025
PlayOn,the premier fan engagement platform for high school sports, today announced the acquisition of MaxPreps, a leading source for high school sports schedules, scores, statistics, rankings, and more. This strategic acquisition from CBS Sports, a division of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), will transform the high school fan experience and streamline the high school sports ecosystem by providing student-athletes, coaches, and fans with an unprecedented level of engagement, coverage, and accessibility.
MEN IN BLAZERS ROLLS TOWARD WORLD CUP WITH $15M IN FUNDING
January 2025
The Men in Blazers Media Network has raised $15 million in new funding from Marc Lasry’s Avenue Sports Fund, David Blitzer’s Bolt Ventures, Ryan Sports Ventures, The Chernin Group, Wheelhouse and The R.R. McReynolds Company, the investment vehicle through which actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney own Wrexham AFC.
FORBES 30 UNDER 30: MADDIE WINSLOW
December 2024
Forbes presents the 30 Under 30 Class of 2024: 600 of the brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders, and stars.
SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNALS' BEST PLACES TO WORK 2024: INNER CIRCLE SPORTS
November 2024
This week, Sports Business Journal recognizes its second annual class of Best Places to Work in Sports.
INVEST IN SPORTS: COMMISSIONER'S CORNER - ONE ON ONE WITH GARY B. BETTMAN
November 2024
Rob Tilliss, CEO of Inner Circle Sports in conversation with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman who has led the NHL since 1993, making him the longest-serving commissioner of any North American pro sports league.
