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Potential Changes in Team Ownership Structure in the NFL: Is Private Equity on the Horizon? A special committee of NFL owners has been investigating changes to team ownership rules, considering allowing private equity firms to invest in NFL franchises. This move could provide liquidity for majority owners, increase the pool of potential minority owners, and … Read more
Confusion about the NFL’s gambling policy also affects team owners The NFL has contradictory rules regarding gambling, leading to confusion among owners, players, and other employees. While the league officially opposes gambling, it has also allowed owners to have up to five percent ownership in sports betting companies and profits from gambling. This creates potential … Read more
Aaron Rodgers offers congratulations to Jordan Love for ensuring Bears ownership remains intact Aaron Rodgers, former quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, maintains a playful rivalry with the Chicago Bears. During his successful tenure with the Packers, Rodgers famously taunted Bears fans with the phrase, “I own you.” In a recent game where the Packers, … Read more