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Chelsea takeover hopefuls still await fate as shortlist of preferred bidders prepared

Todd Boehly’s consortium, Chicago Cubs owners the Ricketts family and Sir Martin Broughton’s offering are thought to remain favourites to make the cut

The Independent UK

Chelsea bidder Todd Ricketts made racist covid remark and 'concentration camps' reference

Chelsea takeover bidder Todd Ricketts has landed himself in hot water after remarks he allegedly made regarding Covid and concentration camps in America resurfaced

Daily Mirror

Chelsea suitors await fate as shortlist of preferred bidders prepared

Todd Boehly’s consortium, Chicago Cubs owners the Ricketts family and Sir Martin Broughton’s offering are thought to remain favourites make the cut.

The Independent UK

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Is winning the offseason worth it? Depends on the year

It has been 13 years since the big-spending New York Yankees “bought” their 27th World Series championship with free agents CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira

The Independent UK

Oakland Athletics at Chicago Cubs, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch Spring Training

The Oakland Athletics will meet the Chicago Cubs in MLB Spring Training action on Wednesday afternoon.

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Chelsea bidders the Ricketts family say they 'reject hate'

London (AFP) - The Ricketts family has insisted it rejects all forms of hate after Chelsea fans and an ex-player voiced concerns over the bid by the Chicago Cubs owners to buy the Premier League club.

AFP

Chelsea bidders the Ricketts family release statement amid supporter backlash

Chelsea's ownership saga has taken another twist as the Ricketts family have updated fans with a statement after leaked emails from 2019 have cast doubt on their chances of a takeover

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Cubs owners denounce racism after backlash over Chelsea bid

The owners of the Chicago Cubs, who are bidding for Premier League club Chelsea, touted their anti-racism credentials after a backlash in England about offensive comments by the Ricketts family patriarch

The Independent UK

Ricketts family push on with Chelsea takeover plans despite social media backlash

The Chicago Cubs owners are in London to meet with stakeholders as statement seeks to create distance from previous comments made by patriarch

Football London

Chelsea takeover: The Ricketts Family send anti-racism statement amid backlash at bid

Chelsea News: The Chicago Cubs owners have come out fighting after the #NoToRicketts campaign continues to gain pace ahead of takeover decision

Football London

Ricketts family respond to Chelsea fan backlash at bid to buy club

Chelsea fans had the hashtag ‘NoToRicketts’ trending on Twitter

The Independent UK

Ricketts family reject all hate in ‘strongest possible terms’ amid Chelsea bid

Chelsea fans had the hashtag ‘NoToRicketts’ trending on Twitter

The Independent UK

Ex-Chelsea player Paul Canoville speaks out against Ricketts family bid for club

Joe Ricketts, whose family wants to buy Chelsea, called Muslims ‘our enemy’ in an email and the anti-racism campaigner Paul Canoville has opposed the Americans’ bid

The Guardian - UK

What the Ricketts family have done amid tense Raine Group update in Chelsea takeover race

Chelsea news: The Chicago Cubs owners are reportedly travelling to the capital in a bid to garner as much support as possible

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Chelsea verdict on Ricketts bid risks club falling into Manchester United and Arsenal trap

Chelsea supporters have made their dislike to The Ricketts Family bid clear, and it's vital the club listens to these concerns

The Independent UK

Chelsea supporters group urges Ricketts family bid for the club to be turned down

The Ricketts family are one of a number of groups attempting to buy the Premier League club

Chicago Tribune

How the Chicago Cubs landed Seiya Suzuki: Team pitch in LA, secret Wrigley Field tour and a connection with Yu Darvish

Seiya Suzuki stepped into the batter’s box Friday at Sloan Park for his first swings with the Chicago Cubs and made it look effortless.

Chicago Tribune

Veteran lefty Drew Smyly returns to the Chicago Cubs with his sights set on earning a spot in the rotation

Drew Smyly never threw a pitch for the Chicago Cubs, but that didn’t stop the left-hander from wanting to reunite with his former organization.

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The Independent UK

Chicago Cubs owners beat deadline to submit bid for Chelsea takeover

The Ricketts family lodged their consortium offer for the Stamford Bridge club ahead of merchant bank Raine Group’s Friday night deadline

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Tuchel Praises Focus of Chelsea Players as Troubled Holders Reach Champions League Quarters

Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel praised his players for remaining focused amid the uncertainty about the club's future after they progressed Wednesday to the Champions League quarter-finals, where he said they would be "the team nobody wants to play". The reigning European champions came from behind to beat Lille 2-1 in…

AFP

Chicago Cubs owners to lead bid to buy Chelsea as Coe joins the fray

London (AFP) - Chicago Cubs owners the Ricketts family have confirmed they are leading a consortium that will bid to buy English Premier League club Chelsea, as British athletics great Sebastian Coe announced his involvement in a rival effort to purchase the Blues.

AFP

Cubs reach deal for Japanese slugger Suzuki: reports

Los Angeles (AFP) - Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who helped his country win Olympic gold last year, has agreed to a Major League Baseball deal with the Chicago Cubs, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune

Seiya Suzuki gets 5-year deal from Cubs — largest contract ever for Japanese position player

MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs have finally made a big splash to address a major need.

Daily Mirror

Father of Chelsea bidders Joe Ricketts apologised for racist comments in leaked emails

The owners of Chicago Cubs - not including Joe Ricketts - have launched a bid to buy Chelsea FC by forming a consortium with billionaire hedge fund tycoon Ken Griffin

AFP

Chicago Cubs owners to lead bid to buy Chelsea: reports

London (AFP) - Chicago Cubs owners the Ricketts family have confirmed they are leading a consortium that will bid to buy English Premier League club Chelsea, according to press reports on Wednesday.

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