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Tilman Fertitta-backed Golden Nugget spikes 55% after DraftKings agrees to buy it for $1.56 billion
The deal, which involves two online-gaming giants, is expected to close in early 2022.
Isabelle Lee
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The Rockets owner reportedly nixed trading James Harden for Ben Simmons because he holds a grudge against Sixers GM Daryl Morey
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta reportedly preferred not to see James Harden reunite with Daryl Morey…
Scott Davis
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'Billion Dollar Buyer' host Tilman Fertitta buys Houston Rockets for record $2.2 billion
Current owner Leslie Alexander purchased the club prior to the 1993-94 season for $85 million. Duri…
Cork Gaines
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Take a look at the superyacht the Jefferies CEO just bought from the Houston Rockets' billionaire owner
Jefferies CEO Rich Handler sold $65 million worth of stock — some of which he used to buy a superya…
Madeline Berg
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Jefferies CEO sold $65 million in stock to buy a yacht from a client
He's said to be buying a Westport 164 from his friend Tilman Fertitta, a Jefferies client.
Shubhangi Goel
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Chamath Palihapitiya among SPAC sponsors asked by senators about potential conflicts of interest
The senators said industry insiders can "take advantage of ordinary investors" such as making "over…
Isabelle Lee
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The first fast-food franchisee to advise Trump on reopening restaurants has donated more than $400,000 to the president's reelection — including $200,000 in March
Two of the 10 men speaking with Trump on Monday about the restaurant industry's recovery have donat…
Kate Taylor
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An NBA executive is facing major backlash in China after he tweeted support for Hong Kong protests
Several of the team's sponsors and partners in China, including state broadcaster China Central Tel…
Rosie Perper,Rosie Perper
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Wendy's faces backlash after a franchisee donates more than $440,000 to Trump, as #WendysIsOverParty explodes on Twitter
Wendy's is facing backlash after a franchisee on Trump's restaurant-recovery roundtable donated mor…
Kate Taylor
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Alibaba billionaire Joseph Tsai is buying out the Brooklyn Nets in a $2.35 billion deal, and it's the highest price ever paid for a sports franchise
To do so, Tsai will buy out Russian financier Mikhail Prokhorov's 51% stake in the team for $2.35 b…
Taylor Nicole Rogers
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People are accusing fast-food giants like Wendy's and McDonald's of funding Trump's reelection. Here's what is really happening
McDonald's, Wendy's, Taco Bell, and more chains were forced to deny viral claims on social media th…
Kate Taylor
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Ben Simmons was supposed to be the NBA's next superstar. His promising future with the 76ers crumbled under failed shooting and trade demands.
Ben Simmons wants a trade and a fresh start, but the Sixers are in no hurry to trade him, leaving t…
Scott Davis
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Billionaire Avenue Capital founder Marc Lasry says the decision to pay hundreds of millions to buy the Milwaukee Bucks 6 years ago was 'the best investment I've ever made'
"When I bought it, I thought we were buying a media company," he said, because the league's agreeme…
Bradley Saacks
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Leslie Alexander bought the Houston Rockets for $85 million and is selling the team for $2.2 billion
Since Alexander's purchase of the Rockets, the value of the team, according to Forbes, has marginal…
Cork Gaines,Anaele Pelisson
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'The NBA is kowtowing to Beijing to protect their bottom line': The NBA is under fire for its response to Daryl Morey's tweet supporting protesters in Hong Kong
The response from China hits the league hard. According to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, the N…
Scott Davis
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There are signs the Knicks are for sale, but a unique problem could hold up an ownership change and make it hard for a buyer to find enough money
If the Knicks were to sell for $4 billion, as Forbes estimated, there is a limited pool of people w…
Scott Davis
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Lane Kiffin took the Florida Atlantic job because it was the best offer he had
Considering Kiffin's resume, this may be hard to believe. Just 41, Kiffin has already coached the O…
Emmett Knowlton
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Wall Street has a new favorite 'power steak'
Last month, Business Insider reached out to its readers and asked them to identify the best new pow…