Sports team ownership changes
FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers Chairman of the Board Dean Spanos, right, president of business operations A.G. Spanos, center, and personnel assistant Michael Spanos II watch from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. In a petition filed Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the sister of Chargers controlling owner Dean Spanos is petitioning a California state court to put one-third of the team’s ownership stake up for sale. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Dean Spanos' sister petitions court to force Chargers' sale

By Joe Reedy Apr. 01, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, talks to head coach Bill Belichick as their team warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, file photo. Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. But after watching Tom Brady celebrate another Super Bowl in another city, Belichick and his boss, Robert Kraft, had seen enough. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Kraft: Spending spree response to 7-9 record, not Brady win

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 31, 2021 06:06 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Football Team owner Dan Snyder walks off the field before the start of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Md., in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. Dan Snyder is buying out the Washington Football Team's minority owners and will become the sole owner of the club. An NFL spokesman confirmed Snyder's application for a debt waiver of $450 million was approved by the finance committee and that the deal is pending approval from owners. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Snyder to buy out other Washington owners, pending approval

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 24, 2021 10:32 AM EDT

FILE - Aug. 21, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith instructs his players during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. Smith, the new Atlanta Falcons coach, has started building his staff by hiring offensive coordinator Dave Ragone, defensive coordinator Dean Pees and special teams coach Marquice Williams. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool, File)
Falcons looking to get creative as they face major overhaul

By Paul Newberry Feb. 23, 2021 05:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris watches during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Morris has begun work as the Los Angeles Rams’ new defensive coordinator with a plan to continue last season’s success with several new wrinkles. Morris plans to continue running a 3-4 defense with the players who finished No. 1 in the NFL in several defensive categories last season. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Morris sees opportunity in taking over Rams' No. 1 defense

By Greg Beacham Feb. 11, 2021 09:09 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, hugs head coach Raheem Morris before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons owner donating $17M to civil rights museum

Feb. 04, 2021 11:27 AM EST

Broncos ask court to verify right of first refusal is void

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 26, 2021 05:47 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The parent companies of the Denver Broncos are asking a Denver County District Court judge to rule the former owner’s estate no longer...

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida prosecutors dropped a misdemeanor charge against New England Patriots owner Kraft on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, saying they couldn't go forward after courts blocked their use of video that allegedly shows him paying for massage parlor sex. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Judge: Destroy massage parlor video of Patriots owner

Jan. 25, 2021 07:37 PM EST

Leeds United players huddle before the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Brighton and Hove Albion at Elland Road Stadium in Leeds, England, Saturday, Jan.16, 2021. (Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
49ers take bigger role at Leeds after raising EPL club stake

By Rob Harris Jan. 25, 2021 06:08 AM EST

49ers promote DeMeco Ryans to DC, Mike McDaniel to OC

By Josh Dubow Jan. 18, 2021 02:54 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers promoted linebackers coach DeMeco Ryans to defensive coordinator and run game coordinator Mike McDaniel to offensive coordinator on...

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis, center, speaks during a news conference, officially renaming the Oakland Raiders to the Las Vegas Raiders, in front of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas in this, Jan. 22, 2020, file photo. Raiders president Marc Badain listens at right. Mark Davis is expanding his sports empire in Las Vegas, buying the Aces from MGM Resorts International. The Raiders owner purchased the WNBA team Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, pending approval from the league's board of governors.(Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, File)
Raiders owner Mark Davis buying WNBA's Las Vegas Aces

By Doug Feinberg Jan. 14, 2021 02:32 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Michael Thomas in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
The Latest: Browns open 28-0 lead over Steelers

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2021 12:22 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Mahomes leads champion Chiefs to 14-2 mark in stacked AFC

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 07, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Titans revive rivalry with Ravens in AFC wild-card game

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 11:34 AM EST
BALTIMORE (11-5) at TENNESSEE (11-5) Sunday, 1:05 p.m. ET, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, Freeform OPENING...

FILE - New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman watches warm ups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, file photo. While sick of the losing seasons, co-owner John Mara felt the New York Giants established a foundation and culture under rookie coach Joe Judge, giving him optimism the playoffs may not be far away. Mara also disclosed Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, 69-year-old Dave Gettleman would be back for a fourth season. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Mara optimistic about Giants future, GM Gettleman returning

By Tom Canavan Jan. 06, 2021 01:26 PM EST

FILE - Cutouts of Minnesota Vikings fans are shown in the stands of US Bank Stadium during the second half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. The eight teams hosting NFL playoff games this month are more than happy to be staying home with all of comfort it brings, but the actual advantage of playing there all but disappeared during this pandemic season of mostly empty stadiums.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
No place like home? Host advantage vanished in year of virus

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2021 07:35 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, left, stands with Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis, right, before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. The Denver Broncos' new general manager will join an organization embroiled in a family ownership feud and will work in the shadow of John Elway, whom team president Joe Ellis described as "the most important and impactful person" in franchise history.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Ellis: Broncos GM job a good gig despite ownership issues

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 05, 2021 06:08 PM EST

FILE - Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller walks along the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Nashville, in this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Breakthroughs come on, off field in 2020 for women's sports

By Eric Olson Dec. 31, 2020 04:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida prosecutors dropped a misdemeanor charge against New England Patriots owner Kraft on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, saying they couldn't go forward after courts blocked their use of video that allegedly shows him paying for massage parlor sex. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Prosecutor: Preserve massage parlor video of Patriots owner

Dec. 30, 2020 03:32 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant works out prior to an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Giants at Baltimore Ravens 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 12:10 PM EST