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Pittsburgh Penguins fans celebrate the second goal of the period by Kasperi Kapanen against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of a game on March 2, 2021, in Pittsburgh. It was the first game a limited number of fans were allowed to attend in Pittsburgh after some COVID 19 crowd restrictions were lifted buy the state. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

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Fenway Sports Group Reaches Agreement to Buy Pittsburgh Penguins

Fenway Sports Group, owners of the Boston Red Sox among multiple other entities, has entered into an agreement to acquire controlling interest in the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team with the deal, which is subject to approval by the National Hockey League Board of Governors, expected to close before the end of the year. Mario Lemieux […]

Posted On : November 29, 2021 By : Matt Traub

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NWSL Expanding to San Diego in 2022

The National Women’s Soccer League will continue its expansion in 2022 with a new franchise launching in San Diego, the league announced on Tuesday. The club’s name, crest, head coach and venue partner will be announced at a later date. The owner is Ron Burkle, who planned to take an NWSL team to Sacramento as […]

Posted On : June 8, 2021 By : Matt Traub

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Major League Soccer Names Sacramento as Expansion Franchise

One of the longest-running sagas in professional sports expansion has finally come to a close, with Sacramento, California, being awarded a Major League Soccer team. The official announcement was made by MLS Commissioner Don Garber, along with leadership from Sacramento Republic FC, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Organizers in Sacramento have […]

Posted On : October 21, 2019 By : Matt Traub