MLS looks to add three soccer teams as Phoenix seeks franchise bid
Major League Soccer is preparing to add three more teams, but Phoenix may face a stiff challenge with two other teams already ahead in the pecking order. MLS officials announced April 18 the league would grow from 28 to 30 teams, two more than prev.....»»
Sacramento appears to finally win MLS franchise
After working toward the goal for more than five years, Sacramento appears to have finally garnered a Major League Soccer expansion franchise. A source familiar with the MLS expansion process said league officials would have a downtown Sacramento.....»»
WeWork India seeks new backers after talks with local bank collapse
WeWork's India franchise has seen talks .....»»
Most and Least Valuable Teams in the NFL
The Dallas Cowboys are again far and away the most valuable franchise in the NFL. In its annual NFL team valuation, Forbes determined that the Cowboys are worth $5.5 billion, $1.4 billion more than........»»
Steelers value continues to rise in Forbes rankings
The Pittsburgh Steelers rank right in the middle of the NFL by franchise value, according to the most recent data from Forbes LLC. Forbes ranks the NFL teams by value each year, and with the NFL season kicking off this week, you can see where each .....»»
Miami"s $25 million ticket: A look at the rising cost of MLS expansion teams (Slideshow)
David Beckham got a deal for his MLS expansion franchise Inter Miami CF compared to what another major city paid for its team......»»
Here’s a peek at what Tuesday"s big MLS-to-St. Louis event might look like (photos)
St. Louis soccer fans will be celebrating Tuesday, with Major League Soccer expected to announce the city has secured a franchise in the nation’s top professional soccer league. MLS has welcomed seven new franchises since 2014 to get to 24, and is ad.....»»
Forbes: Man U, owned by Tampa"s Glazer family, is one of the world"s most valuable sports franchises
Manchester United, the British soccer club, owned by the Glazer family in Tampa, is the world's sixth most-valuable sports franchise according to a new ranking from Forbes. ManU has a value of $3.81 billion and ranked No. 6 on the list. The Glazers.....»»
Activision Blizzard’s Pete Vlastelica on building home teams for esports
Activision Blizzard Esports Leagues CEO Pete Vlastelica talks about the league’s efforts to translate the stick-and-ball franchise model to esports......»»
Sports Franchises with the Most Consecutive Winning Seasons
Any pro sports franchise can luck into a winning season. American leagues are designed for parity — losing teams get the first picks in the draft each year, so even the most hapless team can........»»
In the worst opening weekend ever for an "X-Men" movie, "Dark Phoenix" made just $33 million
Fox "Dark Phoenix," the latest installment in the "X-Men" franchise, brought in $33 million at the domestic box office, the worst in franchise history. However, the movie did make over $100 million at the international box office, making it the .....»»
Why the latest X-Men movie, "Dark Phoenix," was doomed from the start
Fox "Dark Phoenix" is the latest "X-Men" movie, but it dropped that designation from its title in the US. However, the movie is called "X-Men: Dark Phoenix" in most international territories, where the "X-Men" franchise has always excelled a.....»»
China’s Phoenix Seeks a White-Collar Rebirth
Wuhan is at the forefront of efforts by smaller cities to attract a younger and better-educated workforce......»»
Vegas considering stadium-area plan, bid for MLS soccer team
Las Vegas is considering a deal with a developer to reshape a downtown stadium area to boost a bid for a Major League Soccer expansion franchise......»»
Soccer a step closer: Austin FC stadium gets key zoning green light
Precourt Sports Ventures is trying to secure the zoning, site plan and permits to build a 20,500-seat soccer stadium at McKalla Place for Austin FC, Major League Soccer's 27th franchise and the first major league sports team for the city......»»
Phoenix pharma firms extends global reach into Russia, South Africa
With most of its revenue growth in North America, the company seeks to expand its reach internationally......»»
Phoenix Suns unveil new practice facility location
The Phoenix Suns are set to build a practice facility in the Arcadia neighborhood, with a groundbreaking set for this summer. The Valley’s National Basketball Association franchise said Friday it will build the $25 million to $50 million facilit.....»»
A Bay Area pro soccer startup — with assist from Damian Lillard — puts down Roots in Oakland
The Oakland franchise will be a part of the National Premier Soccer League's new pro division......»»
Another Bay Area pro soccer startup — with assist from Damian Lillard — puts down Roots in Oakland
The Oakland franchise will be a part of the National Premier Soccer League's new pro division......»»
St. Louis closer to fielding cross-state rival for Sporting Kansas City
Prepare for a new rivalry between Kansas City and St. Louis — this time in soccer. The goal of getting a Major League Soccer franchise in St. Louis appears in range after a Thursday meeting of the league’s board of governors, the St. Louis Busi.....»»
St. Louis appears poised to land MLS expansion team after key decision by MLS leadership
It appears to be a matter of when, not if, St. Louis will land a Major League Soccer franchise after a key decision made Thursday by the professional sports league’s board of governors. At a Thursday meeting in Los Angeles, MLS's board of gove.....»»