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Report: Jeff Bezos Makes Final Decision on Making Extremely Rich Bid to Buy Commanders

The Amazon founder has made his decision on a pursuit of the Washington football franchise.

Sports Illustrated

Jeff Bezos makes final Washington Commanders takeover decision after Jay Z meeting

Jeff Bezos - the founder of Amazon and one of the richest people in the world - will not bid for the Washington Commanders despite his long-standing interest in the NFL franchise

Daily Mirror

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta not advancing bid for NFL’s Commanders

Other bidders are reportedly offering near $6 billion for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, but #Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta says he isn’t willing to go to that number.

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Rafael Stone finds support from Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta

The #Rockets have a busy offseason ahead, and owner Tilman Fertitta is giving his front office the resources they need for their plans to succeed, according to GM Rafael Stone.

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World's top 20 richest sports team owners as Man Utd bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe in at No.6

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, owner of OGC Nice and one of the bidders for Manchester United, is among the richest owners of sporting institutions around the world

Daily Mirror

Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos interested in the Commanders

Apostolopoulos recently toured Washington's facilities.

USA Today Sports Media Group

James Harden's private chat with Houston Rockets owner hints at NBA free agency choice

James Harden has could leave the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent this summer to sign a long-term deal with the highest bidder, and reports have linked him with a return to the Houston Rockets

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A new potential bidder for the Commanders?

Another recent NBA owner could be interested in the Commanders?

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5 big names who could reportedly bid on the Washington Commanders, including Tilman Fertitta and … Jeff Bezos?

Who could buy the Commanders? Here's a look at the possible owners.

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Who is Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta?

We learn more about Tilman Fertitta, who recently placed a bid on the Washington Commanders.

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Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta placed a bid on the Commanders

Another NBA owner is interested in the Commanders.

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Report: Rockets Owner Submits Bid to Buy Commanders

The only other known bidder at this time is 76ers and Devils owner Josh Harris.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta involved in bidding for NFL’s Washington Commanders

Though he isn’t believed to be a frontrunner, #Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is reportedly involved in the bidding for the NFL’s Commanders, according to the Washington Post.

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Podcast: Why Rafael Stone and Tilman Fertitta were trade deadline winners

With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving leaving Brooklyn and Eric Gordon traded for first-round value, the 2023 NBA trade deadline was a successful one for #Rockets management.

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Podcast: Rockets trade deadline reaction and Eric Gordon’s legacy in Houston

Today’s podcast with @JTGatlin and @BenDuBose features #Rockets trade reaction, with insight on a long-awaited Eric Gordon deal and why it was a win for Rafael Stone and Tilman Fertitta.

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Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta backs Texas sports betting bills

#Rockets owner @TilmanJFertitta indicated his support for new proposals by Texas lawmakers to legalize online sports betting in the state.

The Texas Tribune

Wanna bet? Texas Legislature to reconsider legalizing casinos and sports betting

Given the stiff headwinds to getting any expansion in gambling passed, sports betting and casino advocates may be competing against each other, rather than working in tandem.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Highest Sale Prices for North American Sports Franchises

Sports Illustrated compiles the top purchase prices for NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL teams.

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Benzinga

PreMarket Prep Charts Wynn Resort's Much-Needed Rally

One of the worst-performing sectors since 2014 has been the casino industry.

The Texas Tribune

Two-thirds of board members overseeing Texas public universities are Abbott donors. They’re not shy about wielding influence.

High-money donors are concentrated on larger boards, including those of the University of Texas System and Texas A&M University System.

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Rockets to retire No. 44 jersey in honor of Elvin Hayes

At halftime of their Nov. 18 game, the Rockets will retire the franchise’s No. 44 jersey to the Toyota Center rafters in honor of Hall of Fame big man Elvin Hayes.

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ESPN’s Tim MacMahon: Tilman Fertitta listening to Rockets GM Rafael Stone

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon on Tilman Fertitta: “Rebuilding is not fun for a guy who spent $2.2 billion to buy an NBA franchise. But he is listening to Rafael Stone. He’s not trying to fast track it.”

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Patrick Fertitta praises Rafael Stone, Eli Witus for Harden trade decision

Per ESPN, Patrick Fertitta credits Rafael Stone and Eli Witus for “making the hard and, at the time, very unpopular decision” to prioritize draft capital in the Harden trade.

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‘Aggressive’ Rockets GM Rafael Stone finds support from Tilman Fertitta

Rafael Stone on Houston’s pre-draft approach: “That’s probably the biggest commonality that Tilman and I bring. We’re aggressive people. We’re going to call everybody 5,000 times.”

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Rockets to expand Memorial Hermann partnership, add new Toyota Center amenities

In a deal that will bring new amenities to Toyota Center, the Houston Rockets are expanding their partnership and collaboration with the Memorial Hermann Health System.

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