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Issued Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 21:00 UTC Edition 8/day editions · 5 desks From the chopped neck
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ISABELLA'S ISLAYSeahawks sale could hit record $10 billion as Paul Allen estate closes processHENRI IVColumbus enters NWSL at $205M expansion fee, youngest franchise in leagueMACALLAN 1926Red Bull open to tougher F1 rules on dual-team ownership structureLOUIS XIIIAccenture partners with WTA to rebuild Player Zone experience with AIPAPPY 23Bay FC names Albertin Montoya as first head coach of expansion franchiseJOHNNIE BLUEFIA divided on multi-team ownership; Christian Horner F1 return expected by 2026WELL POURWimbledon raises prize money 20%; players still demand 22% of Grand Slam revenueISABELLA'S ISLAYSeahawks sale could hit record $10 billion as Paul Allen estate closes processHENRI IVColumbus enters NWSL at $205M expansion fee, youngest franchise in leagueMACALLAN 1926Red Bull open to tougher F1 rules on dual-team ownership structureLOUIS XIIIAccenture partners with WTA to rebuild Player Zone experience with AIPAPPY 23Bay FC names Albertin Montoya as first head coach of expansion franchiseJOHNNIE BLUEFIA divided on multi-team ownership; Christian Horner F1 return expected by 2026WELL POURWimbledon raises prize money 20%; players still demand 22% of Grand Slam revenue
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ISABELLA'S ISLAY Ownership Intelligence Jun 13, 5:01 PM EDT
Seattle Seahawks
MSN Sports ↗

Seahawks sale could hit record $10 billion as Paul Allen estate closes process

The Seattle Seahawks franchise, owned by the Paul G. Allen estate following the team's Super Bowl LX victory, has launched a formal sale process with valuations potentially reaching $10 billion.

ReadingNFL franchise valuations just reset. The next three team sales (Raiders, Panthers, Saints) now have a floor, not a ceiling.
WatchWhich investment bank gets mandated as advisor. Goldman or Allen & Company signals whether this closes in six months or eighteen.
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HENRI IV League Expansion Jun 13, 5:01 PM EDT
Haslam Sports Group / NWSL
Yahoo Sports ↗

Columbus enters NWSL at $205M expansion fee, youngest franchise in league

The NWSL has awarded an expansion team to Columbus, Ohio, owned by Haslam Sports Group, at a record $205 million expansion fee. The franchise will begin play in 2028.

ReadingNWSL expansion fees are now a franchise valuation mechanism, not a capital raise. Owners use the number to reset their own equity.
WatchWhich MLS or NBA ownership group gets behind the next NWSL bid. This is not women's soccer anymore—it is portfolio assembly.
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MACALLAN 1926 Ownership Intelligence Jun 13, 5:01 PM EDT
Red Bull Racing / Formula 1
F1i.com ↗

Red Bull open to tougher F1 rules on dual-team ownership structure

Laurent Mekies, Red Bull team principal, stated that the team would support regulatory reforms to limit the competitive advantages of multi-team ownership structures, responding to McLaren CEO Zak Brown's letter to the FIA.

ReadingRegulatory capture works best when the dominant player negotiates the regulations. Red Bull just reframed the governance conversation.
WatchWhether Horner's Alpine path includes an ownership cap. If the FIA tightens rules before his return, the door closes.
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LOUIS XIII Sponsorship & Kit Jun 13, 5:01 PM EDT
WTA / Accenture
Morningstar / Business Wire ↗

Accenture partners with WTA to rebuild Player Zone experience with AI

Accenture and the Women's Tennis Association have announced a partnership to reinvent the WTA Player Zone experience using technology, data, and artificial intelligence.

ReadingEnterprise software vendors are now asset stewards in sports. This deal validates the category.
WatchWhat the Player Zone's AI layer actually reports—match analytics, fatigue data, opponent patterns. The product determines Accenture's next four vendor pitches.
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PAPPY 23 Coaching & Front Office Jun 13, 5:01 PM EDT
Bay FC / NWSL
CBS Sports ↗

Bay FC names Albertin Montoya as first head coach of expansion franchise

Bay FC, the NWSL expansion franchise set to begin play in 2025, has hired Albertin Montoya as its first head coach.

ReadingNWSL expansion coaching hires signal franchise maturity. The league is no longer hiring retreads.
WatchMontoya's first assistant hire. If it is someone from the USMNT or CANMNT pipeline, the franchise is scouting for the 2030 Olympics.
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JOHNNIE BLUE Ownership Intelligence Jun 13, 5:01 PM EDT
Formula 1 / Governance
Reuters ↗

FIA divided on multi-team ownership; Christian Horner F1 return expected by 2026

Formula 1's governing body is divided on whether multi-team ownership should be allowed, as FIA leadership indicates Christian Horner is expected to return to Formula 1 by 2026.

ReadingMulti-team ownership is now the F1 conversation because it is the only lever left.
WatchWhether Horner's Alpine entry triggers the rule change or prevents it. If he gets funding before regulation lands, the FIA loses leverage.
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WELL POUR Media Rights Jun 13, 5:01 PM EDT
Wimbledon / Tennis
New York Times / The Athletic ↗

Wimbledon raises prize money 20%; players still demand 22% of Grand Slam revenue

Wimbledon has announced a 20 percent increase in prize money for 2026, but top players are pressing Grand Slams to allocate 22 percent of tournament revenue to player purses.

ReadingPrize money conversations are revenue-share conversations now. The players have the spreadsheet.
WatchWhether French Open or US Open match Wimbledon's move or hold. Consistency cracks the negotiation.
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