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	Kicking women’s soccer to new heights, Willow Bay and her husband, Disney chief Bob Iger, clinched a deal to acquire a controlling stake in Los Angeles pro team Angel City Football Club.Bob Iger, Willow Bay Near Deal to Acquire Control of Women's Pro Soccer Team Angel City FC for More Than $50 Million: Reports




	Iger and Bay, who is the dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, will become the new controlling owners of Angel City FC following the closing of the transaction. The deal gives Angel City FC an enterprise value of $250 million — which the...

Willow Bay, Bob Iger Seal Deal to Buy Control of L.A.’s Angel City FC, Valuing Women’s Soccer Team at $250 Million

The Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — The executive director of the WNBA players’ union is concerned the league is being undervalued with the $2.2 billion over 11 years it will receive as part of the NBA’s recently approved media rights deals. “We have wondered for months how the NBA would value the WNBA in its media rights deal,” executive director of the union Terri Jackson said in a statement. “With a reportedly $75 billion deal on the table, the league is in control of its own destiny. More precisely, the NBA controls the destiny of the WNBA.” The NBA’s Board of Governors approved...

WNBA players' union leader is concerned league being undervalued in new media rights deal

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Iger has been the CEO of Disney since 2005. After succeeding Michael Eisner and carrying on the torch until his contract expired in 2020. However, since 2022 he has gone back to serving at the helm. Yet, his passion in business extends further than just an iconic mouse and some avenging comic book superheroes. The businessman is now entering into the realm of women sports ownership; specifically soccer. And that is how Angel City FC has become the world’s highest valued women’s sport team; thanks to Bob Iger and his wife.

Angel City FC Becomes World’s Highest Valued Women’s Sports Team Thanks to Disney CEO Bob Iger

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The three best USWNT goalies of all time are Briana Scurry, Hope Solo, and Alyssa Naeher for their vital roles in the USA's World Cup victories.

Best USWNT goalies of all time - ranked

Blanco, TX

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Athlon Sports

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal was on a segment of Good Morning America on Wednesday with longtime host Robin Roberts. During his time on the show, the four-time NBA champion shared his honest thoughts on WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark.   O'Neal discussed the WNBA's Rookie of the Year award, ...

Shaquille O'Neal Makes His Feelings About Caitlin Clark Crystal Clear

Awful Announcing

As the NBA’s new media rights deal has come into focus, so too has the WNBA’s. According to The Athletic‘s Mike Vorkunov, the WNBA is set to receive $2.2 billion over the course of the NBA’s recently approved 11-year media rights deal, which will go into effect during the 2025-26 season. Just like the NBA, Read more...
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WNBA makes historic new TV deal

Baltimore, MD

Celebrities often capitalize on their fame by working with brands to help market their products or services. Since 2021, student-athletes have been able to do the same through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. Through several endorsements, Baltimore’s own Angel Reese’s NIL value soared to $1.8 million, according to reports.

Angel Reese’s NIL Value Is Flourishing In The WNBA

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Deciding on which zodiac signs are the most dangerous is not an easy task as there could be many ways of determining what is considered dangerous. Dangerous of course could be a very subjective idea. Your own sign could also weigh heavily in making this list as certain signs, as we know, tend to be more compatible with some than others. So, what am I going to make these predictions based on? I am thinking that looking at the most formidable and dangerous people in our history might be a good way to make the determination of the most dangerous signs. Let’s see what we can learn.

3 Zodiac Signs That Are Born to be Bad

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Chicago, IL

Women's Fastbreak On SI

The Chicago Sky traded Marina Mabrey to the Connecticut Sun for a package built around draft picks

Chicago Sky Trade Marina Mabrey to Connecticut Sun

NWSL: $60 million (ESPN, Amazon, CBS, Scripps Sports) Other recent, but smaller, media-rights deals for women’s sports competitions include Fox picking up the UEFA Women’s Euros and Peacock acquiring the soon-to-launch USL Super League. The PWHL is looking for a marquee U.S. deal after its debut season. What’s...

A ‘Seismic Shift’ for Women’s Sports: WNBA Lands $2.2 Billion Rights Deal

The WNBA is set to rake in more than $2 billion over the next decade-plus under its new media rights deal, but the players’ union isn’t stopping there. In a statement provided to the Washington Post, WNBA players’ association executive director Terri Jackson appeared to accuse the NBA, which negotiates deals in conjunction with the WNBA, Read more...
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WNBA union rep criticizes media deal

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WNBA players don’t seem thrilled with their new media rights deal. On Tuesday, it was reported that the WNBA will receive $2.2 billion over the next 11 years in its new media rights deal, which the NBA negotiated. $200 million/year is over three times more than the $60 million/year the WNBA was paid in its […]
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WNBA Players Not Happy With $200 Million/Year Media Rights Deal ‘There Is No Excuse To Undervalue The WNBA Again’

The basketball phenom has joined an ownership group for DC Power Football Club. The Chicago Barbie is adding another professional win to her roster. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese is now part of the ownership group of the DC Power Football Club, a professional women’s soccer team per a report from Melanie Anzidei of The Athletic.

Angel Reese Becomes Part Owner Of A Women's Soccer Team

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The WNBA would receive about $200 million per year as part of the NBA's recently approved media rights deals, according to multiple reports, a figure that concerns the executive director of the WNBA players' union.

Reports: WNBA to get $200M per year; union exec concerned

Las Vegas, NV

WNBA legend Tina Thompson made a special appearance at the Las Vegas Aces versus Chiaco Sky matchup on Tuesday. Following the 93-85 victory for the Sky, MVP frontrunner A'ja Wilson met with Thompson on the sideline.  Wilson shared a moment with Thompson, displaying the mutual respect between ...

WNBA Legend Tina Thompson Shares Postgame Exchange With A'ja Wilson

The heat in Phoenix will intensify this weekend as the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game arrives to Footprint Center. Saturday's event will be different from most years as Team USA faces Team WNBA in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics. A similar game happened in 2021 in Las Vegas ahead of...

WNBA All-Star Game: Where to watch, TV channel, live stream, rosters, as Caitlin Clark takes on Team USA

EA Sports FC 25 is introducing a new gameplay system called FC IQ, set to overhaul how players operate in game.

EA Sports FC 25: FC IQ gameplay system explained

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Historic $250m deal sees Angel City FC become highest-valued women's sport team in the world

Angel City FC have become the world’s most expensive women’s sports team ever after a successful $250m (£192.3m) takeover, only four years after they were...

Historic $250m deal sees Angel City FC become highest-valued women's sport team in the world

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