News about John Henry

Boston fans plead for John Henry NOT to buy the Celtics as it emerges Wyc Grousbeck putting NBA champions up for sale

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 1, 2024
After the shocking news disseminated of the Boston Celtics going up for sale, Beantown sports fans pleaded with the team's majority owner, Wyc Grousbeck, not to sell the team to a person every New England sports fan knows, John Henry. Henry most notably owns the Boston Red Sox, while also running Liverpool FC, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. In addition, Henry owns the Boston Globe and RFK Racing in NASCAR. Henry has a reported net worth of $4billion, and with investors, that is more than enough to purchase the Celtics.

Red Sox co-owners John Henry and Tom Werner 'were conspicuously absent from long-time team executive Larry Lucchino's funeral' in Boston this week despite attending a baseball game and a Liverpool match this week

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 14, 2024
Boston Red Sox owners John Henry and Tom Werner were conspicuously absent from former team executive Larry Lucchino's recent funeral, according to the Boston Herald. Henry was reportedly ill, while Werner was said to be in England, where he was later attending Liverpool 's loss to Crystal Palace on Sunday. The two men own the Red Sox, Liverpool and the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins through their investments in the Fenway Sports Group. Lucchino, who was a three-time cancer survivor, died early Tuesday morning of congenital heart failure. Henry and Werner's absences at Thursday's funeral in Boston were made even more noticeable by the high-profile attendees who did make it to St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church.

The PGA Tour CONFIRMS $3 billion investment with Fenway Sports Group-led consortium in the United States, with participants expected to obtain $1.5 billion in equity, but a joint agreement with Saudi PIF is also on the table

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 31, 2024
The PGA Tour has announced on Wednesday that it had struck an investment deal worth billions of dollars with a consortium made up of major US sports franchises, including John Henry and Arthur Blank. The old order of golf was concluded on an investment of up to $3 billion with Strategic Sports Group, a company operated by Fenway Sports Group, which is the owners of Premier League clubs Liverpool and the MLB franchise Boston Red Sox. The company also helped with the launching of PGA Tour Enterprises, a venture that will see nearly 200 Tour members have the opportunity to access over $1.5 billion in equity. The two parties were announced eight months after the PGA Tour signed a framework agreement with LIV Golf's Saudi backers for a commercial venture.

The PGA Tour is close to reaching an agreement with the US consortium, including Liverpool's Fenway Sports Group and Mets owner Steve Cohen, which may increase the value of the Mets to $12 billion if talks with Saudi PIF continue

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 29, 2024
According to a survey, the PGA Tour is apparently ending on an investment agreement with a US consortium made up of major American sports franchises, including John Henry and Arthur Blank. According to Bloomberg, the Tour is close to ending a massive $3 billion investment into the professional golf industry. According to reports, the pact was reached in late March as the PGA Tour continues to negotiate with LIV Golf's financiers, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, with the deadline to finalize their'merger' being postponed until April.

Viktor Hovland accuses the PGA Tour of 'arrogance' and insists he 'can't blame' players such as Jon Rahm for defecting to LIV Golf: 'It would be silly to criticize players for leaving'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 18, 2023
Given the 'nothing' of PGA Tour bosses, Viktor Hovland admits he can't blame Jon Rahm for his departure to LIV Golf. Despite hinting that PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Co - rather than the players - are to blame for the game's breakdown, the Norwegian said he had no plans to join them on the rebel tour. Rahm became the country's newest high-profile resignation in less than a month, with the Spaniard joining LIV in a swanky $500 million contract. That has sparked rumors that Hovland will be the next to jump ship.

The PGA Tour is on the brink of a $3 billion contract with big sports franchise owners, including John Henry and Arthur Blank, but golf's old order wants to talk to the Saudi PIF as well.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 15, 2023
According to a story, the PGA Tour is close to reaching an agreement with a group of owners of major US sports franchises, including John Henry and Arthur Blank. However, ESPN claims that the tour is still hopeful of settling a similar deal with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, which sponsors LIV Golf. The Strategic Sports Group is expected to include Tom Werner and John Henry (Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC), Arthur Blank (Atlanta Falcons), and Wyc Grousbeck (Boston Celtics).

Kat Izzo and John Henry Spurlock, both from Paradise, have canceled their engagement just THREE DAYS after announcing it on the show's finale

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 11, 2023
On Monday, Kat Izzo and John Henry Spurlock announced that they had ceased working together. Fans of Bachelor In Paradise on ABC saw John Henry attempting on their reality television show followed by his season finale on Thursday. On Instagram, the executives issued a joint statement. Kat and I have recently agreed to part ways as a result of mutual love and admiration.' 'Our family's relationship has been jam packed with wonderful memories and growth, something we look forward to sharing with you.' It was added: 'While our careers aren't aligned, we are grateful for the love and care we've received from our families, acquaintances, and Bachelor Nation.' The pair concluded that the decision was not straightforward: 'We think it's the right move for both of us as individuals.' We ask for your continued help and respect for our personal information as we navigate this transition.'

Despite Jon Rahm's surprise $500 million departure as the December 31 deadline approaches, PGA Tour announces that negotiations with Saudi-backed LIV will continue

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 11, 2023
The PGA Tour has narrowed its field of potential investors to a new consortium led by Fenway Sports Group, and it has confirmed that talks with Saudi Arabia's national wealth fund will continue as it prepares to reach a Dec. 31 deadline. Six players and five independent directors sent an email to players on Sunday afternoon to announce that Strategic Sports Group was the unanimous choice to discuss a potential joint venture in the upcoming PGA Tour Enterprises. The new for-profit business was at the center of a framework deal that was announced on June 6 among the PGA Tour, European tour, and the Public Investment Fund, as the LIV Golf Fund's Saudi financial support was at the forefront of it.

During the season finale, Kat Izzo and John Henry Spurlock get engaged on the beach, as well as Eliza Isichei and Aaron Bryant

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 8, 2023
On Thursday's season finale of Bachelor In Paradise on ABC, John Henry Spurlock followed his heart rather than his gut and proposed to Kat Izzo. At the end of the three-hour episode on ABC, the 31-year-old underwater welder from Wilmington, North Carolina, fell to a knee to propose to Kat, 27, a registered nurse from Tampa, Florida. 'No way.' No way,' Kat said in disbelief as John Henry begged her to marry him.

Bachelor In Paradise: Charity Lawson makes surprise appearance on beach to spill details about Aaron Bryant

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 3, 2023
On Thursday's two-hour episode of Bachelor In Paradise on ABC, Charity Lawson sat on the beach to reveal what she knew about Aaron Bryant. Eliza Isichei, who had been deeply involved in Aaron, was all ears as to what Charity, 27, wanted to hear. After Eliza, 27, who had withdrawn Charity to talk, Aaron, 30, watched from the sidelines. Eliza had been worried after learning that Charity had reservations about Aaron and Aaron's attempts to tell Eliza.

Kat Izzo freaks out when Tanner Courted went on a date with Davia Bunch on her 27th birthday

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 27, 2023
On Thursday's two-hour episode of Bachelor In Paradise on ABC, Kat Izzo had a meltdown when Tanner Courted went on a date with someone else on her 27th birthday. 'You say yes on my birthday without even having a conversation with me!' In a confessional, Kat, 27, said weeping. 'What is that?' When Davia Bunch, 26, who had just arrived on the beach, stopped speaking to Tanner, 30, she screamed and pulled him away.

Bachelor In Paradise: Kat Izzo blasts 'toxic men' after being targeted in anonymous 'Truth Box' comments

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 20, 2023
Kat Izzo had a meltdown after the Paradise Truth Box was smashed open on Thursday's episode of Bachelor In Paradise, revealing that several remarks about her were made about her. During the season nine episode, Aaron Schwartzman, 34, busted open the Paradise Truth Box, which included 'Kat played Brayden;' I don't think Kat is really looking out for Jess as she thinks; and 'Brayden should make out with Rachel; After going through all of the notes, Tanner Courtad, 33, told Kat, 27, that he was afraid if what happened to Brayden would happen to him, referring to when Kat sacked Brayden Bowers, 25, seemingly without a word.

According to Mike Keegan of It's All Kicking Off, Sheikh Jassim was able to pay over $6.5 billion to Manchester United's takeover. The Qatari bid had been left "disappointed and cysterical" by Glazers' silence, and the Qatari bid had been left "disappointed and angry."

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 17, 2023
According to Mail Sport's All Kicking Off podcast, the Qatari bid led by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani was ready to lose over £6 billion to Manchester United's takeover. On Saturday, the Qataris leapt from the competition to buy the Premier League after it emerged Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bid for a minority interest was more appealing to the Glazer family. When the Glazers declared last November that they were open to investment or a complete sale, the INEOS boss, a boyhood United fan, first applied for a majority stake in the club.

Chaim Bloom, the Red Sox's last-placed AL East franchise, is heading for his third basement finish in four seasons

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 14, 2023
Chaim Bloom, the Boston Red Sox's Chief Baseball Officer, was fired on Thursday as the team progressed toward their third last-place finish in four seasons. The AL East franchise revealed the news before a doubleheader against the New York Yankees, who lost the first two games of the season to tie Boston for last. President & CEO Sam Kennedy read from a prepared speech before his press conference.'The call was not made lightly or quickly,' said President & CEO Sam Kennedy.'

Could Jay-Z buy Tottenham? If Joe Lewis is found guilty of insider trading, he'would leap at the chance' to take over the Premier League soccer team

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 29, 2023
If owner Joe Lewis is found guilty of insider trade, Jay-Z could make an amazing move to buy Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League. The rapper's business associate told The Express: "More than a few of the top clubs here (England) - like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea - are now under US control, and Jay would take the chance of a controlling interest at board level somewhere with Spurs' global reach. It's unclear if Mr. Lewis will walk away free.' If he doesn't, Jay has said he wants to be able to move quickly if the price is right.'

On season 2023, the Bachelorette cast includes all the men competing for Charity Lawson's heart

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 27, 2023
On Monday, the Bachelorette's 20th season began, with 25 single men competing for a coveted love with Charity Lawson. There are athletes, researchers, and a yacht captain among the field. Charity Lawson, a well-known but unsuccessful candidate on 2023's season of The Bachelor, is this year's bachelorette. She is back on our screens, with the ability to attempt to get a significant other back to us. Find the cast list of 25 bachelors - with their ages, occupations, and Instagram handles.

Tickets to Man United vs. Arsenal's MetLife Stadium in New York are priced at $171.00 each

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 4, 2023
Fans rushed to buy tickets ahead of one of the Premier League's most awaited matchups, but were met with exorbitant prices. In July, Manchester United and Arsenal will compete in the New York Metropolitan Area at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. It will be the first time either of the two legendary football teams have met in the United States. Fans who waited to buy tickets when they went on sale at 9:00 a.m. this morning were surprised to find astronomically high ticket prices.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe believes that further Premier League budget constraints will stifle further

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 10, 2023
Newcastle chief Eddie Howe says the club will decline Liverpool owner John Henry's suggestion to introduce further Premier League spending limits. According to Anfield's chief, new limitations are required to keep the English league from playing the same way as other European leagues, where one or two clubs dominate. Financial Fair Play rules have already stifled Newcastle, which is funded by a Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund worth £700 billion. They may have preferred to invest more than the £215 million invested over three transfer windows, especially in the current fight for goals.

FSG's link to Liverpool, according to John Henry, is "stronger than ever."

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 7, 2023
As the club seeks more investment, Liverpool principal owner John W. Henry has maintained that Fenway Sports Group's'remains stronger than ever.' Liverpool would not be sold outright, four months after the first news broke that they were considering a auction. He explained that FSG was still looking for a third party that could raise the club's money and continue to grow it. Henry also stated that the corporation is still committed to the club's long-term success.

LeBron James! The owners of almost half of the clubs in Premier League are financing almost half of them

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 26, 2023
The Cherries became the 10th new Premier League club to have at least minority ownership from the United States when businessman Bill Foley finalized his contract to buy Bournemouth in October. Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Fulham, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Leeds, and Manchester City all have some form of American support. And although the Glazer family is considering takeover bids to sell United, the league still looks to be a lucrative market for Americans to deal with.

Liverpool sale Q&A: John Henry has ruled out a full takeover, so what happens now?

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 21, 2023
John W Henry's admission that Liverpool are not for sale sparked a lot of controversy among supporters, prompting further concerns about the club's future under Fenway Sports Group. The situation is shrouded in secrecy; Dominic King explores what could happen next. They haven't received an email in the four months since the first news broke that they were considering a divorce.

We're NOT selling! John Henry, the owner of Liverpool, has broken his silence

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 20, 2023
John Henry, the club's owner, has denied that he has no plans to sell the club. Fenway Sports Group, the Reds' owners, had been looking for new investment from early in November. This was intended to recapitalize the company ahead of a potentially lengthy process, but there were also indications that a complete sale was being considered.

Since putting the club up for auction three months ago, Liverpool owners FSG have received 'NO bids.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 6, 2023
Since putting the club up for auction three months ago, Fenway Sports Group is said to have yet to receive any bids for Liverpool. In November, the American owners put the Reds up on the market for £2.7 billion, - the first time the club was bought for around £300 million. Liverpool have reported that they are having trouble finding any suitable buyers for the club, whether it be a complete or partial sale, with FSG favouring the latter option.

Red Bird Capital Partners are considering selling a stake in Liverpool, which may encourage FSG to keep ownership

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 5, 2023
Red Bird Capital Partners, a US investment company, is considering increasing their interest in Liverpool. It is believed that preliminary talks between Red Bird and Liverpool owner FSG have taken place. In 2021, the Group paid £533 million for a 11% interest in FSG, giving them an indirect interest in the Anfield club.