Italian bank UniCredit said on Thursday that it may consider selling its indirect stake in professional football team Associazione Sportiva (AS) Roma, although no decision had yet been made.
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William Morris likely to be frontrunner for American sports agency IMG acquisition -NYT
Bidders William Morris Endeavor, ICM Partners and a consortium led by former News Corporation executive Peter Chernin are expected to submit their takeover offers for IMG Worldwide on Friday. New York Times said that William Morris will likely emerge as top bidder for the sports agency.
Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal in talks to buy stake in Delhi Daredevils
Lakshmi Mittal, chief executive officer of ArcelorMittal, is negotiating with infrastructure company GMR Group to acquire a stake in Delhi Daredevils. The cricket team plays in the Indian Premier League.
Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan mulls over Cardiff City FC IPO, hires CIMB Group Holdings
Vincent Tan, owner of Malaysia's Berjaya Group, is looking to list Cardiff City Football Club on Singapore's Catalist. Tan controls a 51% stake in Cardiff City, which has been recently promoted to the English Premier League.
Executives bid to takeover Kering's La Redoute in France
La Redoute chief executive Nathalie Balla and Redcats finance chief Eric Courteille have reportedly made a joint bid to acquire Kering's loss making mail order business La Redoute.
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Minneapolis-based commemorative paraphernalia retailer Jostens gave its approval on the company's acquisition of rival American Achievement Group in a deal that was valued at USD500 million, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd, the second-largest casino operator in Macau, announced its intention to invest USD5 billion in Japan and China if the gambling markets open in those countries.
Baltimore-based sportswear retailer Under Armour Inc bought Texas-based fitness tech company MapMyFitness for USD150 million to achieve a better position in the digital sports product market.
Extreme athletics showcase Nitro Circus announced it would become one with the touring company that helped produce its live programs.
Opthalmic lens maker Essilor announced it plan to buy sunglass company Costa for USD270 to tap the growing market of prescription sun lens.
Florida-based retailer Edwin Watts Golf Shops LLC filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware. U. S. golf retailer Edwin Watts Golf Shops LLC had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The women's and men's titles for the New York City Marathon were clinched by Kenyan runners.
Twitter fans take to Twitter to air their concerns over the Denver Nuggets mascot who fell unconscious in the pre-game festivities.
The flight of the St. Louis Cardinals back to Boston for Game 6 of the World Series was delayed due to mechanical problems.
