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Domino’s among four bidders targeting Wingstop UK takeover

It is understood the sale process could value Wingstop’s UK franchise at around £400 million.

Evening Standard

Sixth Street takes a stake in atVenu as part of latest push into live events

Sixth Street was one of several PE firms approved to invest in NFL teams.

Fortune

NFL Team Owners Approve Private Equity Investment Plan: League Statement

National Football League (NFL) owners on Tuesday voted to allow private equity investment in a landmark move that could see billions of dollars in new funding pumped into the sport, the US-based league confirmed.

International Business Times

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The $190 billion NFL is about to draft a new wildcard: private equity

After decades of resisting private equity, America’s most popular sport could be reversing itself.

Fortune

Private equity is finally coming for the NFL: Here's who's making a play for a piece of the action

Many PE firms don’t have much experience investing in sports teams. They do have the money the NFL wants and needs.

Fortune

The Great Financial Crisis kick started the private credit boom, but SVB was its true 'watershed' moment, Sixth Street co-president says

Joshua Easterly, co-CIO and co-president of Sixth Street, said he realized after the GFC in 2009 that private credit was the next big thing.

Fortune

NFL Owners Considering Allowing Private-Equity Firms To Buy Stakes

NFL owners may allow institutional investors to buy stakes in teams, impacting sports investing landscape.

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Goldman Sachs sale of Greensky heads to finish

Second round bids for GreenSky were due earlier this month, according to four banking and private equity sources

Fortune

Spanish, Italian and English giants head to US for friendlies

Los Angeles (AFP) - Six of Europe's elite clubs will play friendly matches in the United States in July, organizers of the Soccer Champions Tour announced on Friday.

AFP

Women’s pro soccer to return to Bay Area as NWSL awards team to star-studded bid

Some of the biggest women’s sports stars in Bay Area history are about to change the region’s sporting landscape.

Tribune News Service

NWSL expands to San Francisco Bay Area

A group of former players, including Aly Wagner and Brandi Chastain, are involved in launching the club.

Chicago Sun-Times

Manchester United Q&A: could Qatari investors realistically buy the club?

The Emir of Qatar is interested in purchasing United, but there are key barriers to a deal – including Uefa’s ownership rules

The Guardian - UK

Manchester United takeover news: Sir Jim Ratcliffe bid, Sixth Street stance and Neville problem

Manchester United's owners the Glazers are open to selling the club and INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has outlined his intention to submit a bid.

Manchester Evening News

US firm involved with Real Madrid and Barcelona 'eyes Man Utd stake' amid bidding war

Sixth Street, an investment firm headquartered in the United States, has suggested it could be ready to invest in Manchester United with the club exploring options

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Benzinga

As Small Caps Rally, These 3 Finance High-Yielders Could Have Further Upside

In the past month with the Russell 2000 index up roughly 7%, as compared to the S&P 500 index up nearly 4.8%, it is evident that small cap stocks are leading the charge in this bear market rally. The WisdomTree U.S.

Sports Illustrated

Barcelona’s Latest Indignity Is a Costly One

Crashing out of the Champions League in the group stage again is not just embarrassing for Barcelona. It’s detrimental to a club on thin financial ice.

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona’s race against time amid desperate grasp at short-term levers

The club’s raft of new signings were hastily registered just 24 hours before Saturday night’s opening La Liga fixture against Rayo Vallecano

Leeds Live

Ex-Leeds United star Raphinha faces potential limbo as Barcelona yet to register players

Barca kick-off their 2022/23 La Liga season against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

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The Guardian - UK

Barcelona blocked by La Liga from registering new players before season

A La Liga audit said Barça do not have enough money to cover the purchase of the players they have brought in, including striker Robert Lewandowski

AFP

Barcelona sell 25% of Barca Studios for 100m euros

Barcelona (AFP) - Barcelona have sold 25 percent of Barca Studios, which manages the club's digital business and audiovisual productions, to Socios.com for 100 million euros (102.5m dollars), club president Joan Laporta said on Monday.

Manchester Evening News

Barcelona ease financial issues amid Manchester United interest in Frenkie de Jong

Manchester United made Frenkie de Jong their priority target this summer, but talks have stalled.

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona sell another 15% of La Liga TV rights in push to boost finances

Barcelona have sold another 15% of their La Liga TV rights to a US investment firm to release finances which will strengthen their hand in the transfer market

Evening Standard

Barcelona boosted in Raphinha transfer fight with Chelsea after £179m cash injection from TV rights sale

Barcelona have been given a timely cash injection of £179million as they battle Chelsea for the signing of Leeds winger Raphinha.

Benzinga

This Analyst Thinks Blueprint Medicines' Non-Dilutive Funding 'Deflates M&A Speculation'

Today Blueprint Medicines Corp (NASDAQ:BPMC) announced strategic financing agreements with Sixth Street and Royalty Pharma Plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) for up to $1.25 billion, including $575 million upfront upon deal closure. SVB Securities thinks the terms of the deals are fairly valued on the Sixth Street portion and favorable for Blueprint Medicines on the Royalty Pharma portion. "In addition,…

Daily Mirror

Barcelona strike £229m agreement complicating Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha transfers

The Catalan giants have managed to secure a significant cash injection this summer with that news potentially leaving the likes of Man Utd and Chelsea sweating as they attempt to secure their own transfers

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