Thursday, July 23, 2026

Deals

Whether it’s a record-setting player contract, a franchise being sold, or a naming rights deal, Front Office Sports covers all of the major sports-related business deals.

Jul 19, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Sutter Health Park.

Mark Cuban, Rashaun Williams Firm Buys Stake in A’s

It’s the first investment by Harbinger Sports Partners, which formed last May.
July 23, 2026
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez attend the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley Media and Technology Conference at the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., July 8, 2026.

Jeff Bezos Reportedly May Join Bid for Liverpool Stake

A deal could value the Premier League club at roughly $6 billion.
July 22, 2026
Topgolf celebrates the grand opening of its newest location in Parsippany, N.J., on July 2.

‘Golf Is Having a Moment’: Topgolf CEO Talks Expansion Plans

Leonard Green & Partners acquired a 60% stake in Topgolf.
July 21, 2026
Aksha Bhatia, Max Homa, and Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links before a TGL match against New York Golf Club at SoFi Center on January 13, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Versant Buys Woods-Backed Golf Simulator Company for $530M

Full Swing is the predominant technology used by TGL.
July 6, 2026