Mark Cuban Selling To Miriam Adelson, Dolphins Sign Jason Pierre-Paul, Panthers Fired Reich, Ken Griffin In Talks W/Stephen Ross, SI In Hot Water For AI Generated Articles
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According to reports, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is selling a majority stake in the sports franchise to Miriam Adelson (widow of Sheldon Adelson, the former CEO and chairman of casino company Las Vegas Sands, and currently ranked the 35th richest person in the world) for $3.5 billion. Cuban purchased the team in 2000 for $285 million. The deal allows Cuban to keep shares in the team and control of basketball operations. Cuban has also made news by announcing he’s leaving Shark Tank next seaon, fueling speculation he’s gearing up to run for President.
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In NFL news, the Miami Dolphins signed linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (who famously had his right index finger amputed in 2015 after a fireworks accident).
Caroline Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich after only 11 games and a 1-10 start.
Hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is in talks to buy a stake in the Miami Dolphins from owner Stephen Ross. According to reports, Ross is also speaking to Griffin about selling him stakes in the Hard Rock Stadium and the FI Miami Grand Prix.
Sports Illustrated is in hot water after a report revealed that SI might be using AI-generated articles and headshots for some of its articles. SI explained that the articles in question came from a third-party vendor and were assured that all content is from humans. This story is developing and if proven accurate could seriously hurt Sports Illustrated’s image.
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