Patrick Whitesell’s Silver Lake fund’s first investment is in Omaha Productions
"Partnering with Peyton, Jamie, and the Omaha team is such a clear choice as the first investment for our new venture."
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Endeavor and TKO buying back more stock from Vince McMahon, who still owns plenty
McMahon has now earned around $1.5 billion through his TKO stock sales since November.
PGA Tour rejects Endeavor’s private equity bid
"We're big fans of golf, and we'll continue to champion the PGA Tour, but we're not going to be an investor at any level."
UFC/WWE parent Endeavor majority owner Silver Lake may take company private
Vince McMahon’s loss of creative control is best for business at WWE
Reports around the wrestling world suggest that Vince McMahon may have been pushed out of being in charge of WWE Creative. Is that best for business WWE? The last year might make it appear so.
Ari Emanuel confirms Endeavor has put in a bid for the PGA Tour
Could Endeavor add the PGA Tour to its sports portfolio that includes UFC and WWE? Ari Emanuel confirmed interest in the tour.
Former ESPN/NBC/Fox/DAZN exec Jamie Horowitz amongst WWE layoffs
Horowitz had been with WWE since 2021.
UFC to begin media rights negotiations with ESPN
The UFC will begin negotiations with ESPN on a new media rights deal very soon according to a Sports Business Journal report.
Endeavor briefly considered bankrolling LIV, though it might not have changed much
Would LIV be more palatable to fans if Endeavor had taken the wheel from Saudi Arabia?
WWE reportedly discussing new projects with cable networks
After selling to Endeavor, WWE now may be talking to cable networks about potential new projects according to a new report that emerged Friday.
Winners and losers in the WWE merger with Endeavor and UFC
Nick Khan on potential WWE-UFC combined streaming deal: ‘Let’s see what [NBCU has] to say’
"[W]e're going to see what that looks like and hopefully, it's robust..."
Nick Khan: WWE, UFC will still ‘be run separately’ but crossover opportunities ‘will continue’
"Dana White will, of course, continue to run the UFC."
WWE reportedly near deal to merge with UFC parent company Endeavor
Well, this has a ton of implications.
NWSL launches international streaming service with Endeavor, also strikes deal with DAZN
The NWSL has several options to watch games abroad.
By not doing more, Dana White’s broadcast partners, like ESPN, risk credibility
Punting on an opportunity to do in-depth journalism comes at a cost.
Five potential WWE buyers now that Vince McMahon is ready to sell
Vince McMahon is back and he's looking to sell.
Fox announces five new MLB documentaries premiering this summer and fall, including “The Pence Method” on Saturday
The first film in the series, "The Pence Method," explores Hunter Pence's attempt to reinvent his swing in winter ball in the Dominican Republic. It premieres Saturday on FS1.
Disney could sell off RSNs piecemeal, Comcast, AT&T, Charter, Endeavor and CAA floated as possible buyers
If Disney sells the Fox RSNs separately, that might get even more players involved in the bidding.
Superagency (and UFC parent company) Endeavor’s purchase of streaming company NeuLion is another sign of the changing times
The deal could impact the UFC rights going forward, too.