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Business · MassachusettsThe NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion — the largest ever for an American professional sports team.See the Story
NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1 billion
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Trail Blazers · United StatesA group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Don Dundon has reached a tentative agreement with Paul Allen’s estate to buy the Trail Blazers and keep the team in Portland.See the Story
Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon strikes tentative deal to buy the Portland Trail Blazers
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NBA · DenverDENVER (KDVR) — A performer who formerly appeared as a mascot for the Denver Nuggets is taking the team’s owner to court after he says he was wrongfully fired. Drake Solomon, who wore the costume of Rocky the Mountain Lion for three seasons, claims he was fired upon returning to work after a double hip replacement. “When I found out I was being let go, I was heartbroken, devastated,” Solomon said.
Lionel Taylor, one of the original Broncos …See the Story
Former Denver Nuggets Mascot Suing Team's Owners, Alleging Wrongful Termination
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