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ISABELLA'S ISLAY Ownership Intelligence Jul 19, 2:02 PM EDT
Golden State Valkyries (WNBA)
MSN / CNBC ↗

Golden State Valkyries valued at $1 billion in first season

The Golden State Valkyries became the WNBA's first billion-dollar franchise valuation in their inaugural season, according to CNBC's ranking of most valuable franchises.

ReadingOwnership paid for trajectory, not current revenue. The Golden State brand alone moved the floor. Expect two more franchises north of $500M by 2027.
WatchWhich ownership group bids for the next expansion slot. The asking price just reset.
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HENRI IV Ownership Intelligence Jul 19, 2:02 PM EDT
Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
MSN / Observer-Reporter ↗

NHL approves Hoffmann family purchase of Pittsburgh Penguins

The NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins from Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffmann family.

ReadingUnanimous approval means the league office did not flag complications. Watch which Hoffmann family principals take board seats and which Penguins operations staff they retain.
WatchFront office announcements within 30 days. Coaching staff decisions will come after the season.
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