Ryan Reynolds among new investors backing F1 team Alpine in $218M deal

After soccer, Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are setting their sights on Formula One. F1 team Alpine has secured a $218 million (200 million euro) investment from a group of investors that includes the actors. French automotive company Renault Group — Alpine’s parent company — said Monday that the group has acquired a … Read more

49ers group strikes deal for full Leeds takeover

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has reached an agreement to sell his stake in the club to 49ers Enterprises, the second-tier English side said Friday. 49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, has been a shareholder at Leeds, recently relegated from the Premier League, since its initial investment in May 2018. … Read more

Bills agree to long-term deal with key defensive player

The Buffalo Bills reportedly are signing a key part of their defense to a long-term contract extension. On Saturday, they agreed to terms with defensive tackle Ed Oliver on a four-year, $68 million contract extension that also comes with $45 million in guaranteed money.  That report comes via ESPN’s Adam Schefter.  Oliver is a polarizing … Read more