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The Dells contributed nearly $976 million to their charitable funds, which distribute gifts to a wide array of charities. Together, the 50 donors on the list contributed a total of $11.9 billion to charity in 2023. Only 23 of the richest Americans on the Forbes 400 list donated enough to appear on the Philanthropy rankings. 13 on the list, they contributed $210 million to the Institute for Protein Innovation, which shares its data with scientists for free. _____Maria Di Mento is a senior reporter and Jim Rendon is a senior writer at the Chronicle of Philanthropy, where you can read the full article.

Persons: Michael Bloomberg, Phil Knight, Penny, Michael Dell, Susan, Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, Bernie Marcus, Ken Langone, Arthur Blank, “, ”, Renee Kaplan, — Franklin Antonio, Hugh Hoffman, —, Tim Springer, Chafen Lu, Diego’s Jay Kahn, Lauder, Sergey Brin’s, Michael J, Robert Kraft, Lucia Woods, David, Kathleen LaCross, Pierre Omidyar, Pam, They’re, John, Laura Arnold, Laura, ” Laura Arnold, Wendy Schmidt, Eric Schmidt, “ Younger, Kaplan, Jeff Sobrato, _____ Maria Di Mento, Jim Rendon, Kay Dervishi Organizations: New, New York City, Nike, Bloomberg, Knights, University of Oregon, Dells, Forbes, Forward, Qualcomm, Summer Science, SETI Institute, ALS Association , University of Cincinnati Foundation, Cincinnati Zoo, Botanical, Nature Center, Yale University, Institute for Protein Innovation, Price Club, Apple, San Diego Foundation, Discovery Foundation, Google, Fox Foundation, Parkinson’s Research, New England Patriots, Foundation, Combat, Ms, Foundation for Women, Chicago Foundation for Women, University of Virginia Darden School of Business, eBay, District of Columbia, Associated Press, Philanthropy Locations: New York, Portland , Oregon, Ohio, Moderna, California, Florida, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Hawaii, Massachusetts

Two names are likely to draw attention: LeBron James, the superstar basketball player, and Drake, the rapper. James and Drake are committing additional capital as “strategic investors,” and are expected to use their marketing power to help the tour broaden its audience. James and the PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, were at the home of Tom Werner, F.S.G.’s chairman, recently discussing just that, DealBook hears. Fans may see the stars around the greens, perhaps in the same way Drake is a frequent courtside presence at Toronto Raptors games. I remember some of my best childhood memories was being on the golf course with my uncle,” Drake said in a statement to DealBook.

Persons: LIV Golf, wasn’t, LeBron James, Drake, Steve Cohen, Arthur Blank, Marc Lasry, James, Jay Monahan, Tom Werner, F.S.G, ’, DealBook, ” Drake, “, ” Organizations: Fenway Sports Group, PGA, PGA Tour, Toronto Raptors Locations: Saudi

The biggest upcoming football event for many of the N.F.L. owners and business executives who will populate luxury boxes at the Super Bowl this weekend is not, perhaps surprisingly, the game. It actually won’t take place until six weeks later, in Orlando, Fla., when football executives gather for the National Football League’s annual meeting — an event that has particular significance this year. Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association and the National Hockey League have already relaxed their ownership rules. But the N.F.L.

Persons: Arthur Blank, Greg Penner Organizations: National Football, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Atlanta Falcons, Home Depot, Walmart, Denver Broncos Locations: Orlando, Fla, Florida

ATLANTA (AP) — Bill Belichick made no demands for additional authority during his two interviews with Atlanta in the coach search that led to the hiring of Raheem Morris, according to Falcons owner Arthur Blank. Speaking for the first time on Friday about the search, Blank said Belichick did not request control of player personnel, as was widely speculated. Belichick had player personnel control in New England. Blank said he was impressed by the experience Morris, a former Atlanta assistant coach, gained with the Rams. “I would never, ever feel slighted ... for what people would feel about coach Belichick, right?”Blank was ill and did not attend Monday's news conference.

Persons: — Bill Belichick, Raheem Morris, Arthur Blank, Blank, Belichick, Morris, Don Shula’s, “, ”, who’s, ” Blank, “ Bill Belichick, Terry Fontenot, Rich McKay, Fontenot, McKay, ” Morris, ” Belichick, Arthur Smith, “ I’ve, ___ Organizations: ATLANTA, Atlanta, Falcons, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, of Fame, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, MLS Atlanta United, Blank, Rams, Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Locations: New England, Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — Raheem Morris wants to make the most of his second opportunity as the Atlanta Falcons' coach. Morris brought up the Super Bowl loss and said he will be motivated to bring Atlanta its first championship. “I would never, ever feel slighted ... for what people would feel about coach Belichick, right?”Team president Greg Beadles said Belichick “was obviously a serious candidate. “I do understand the importance of being the first Black coach in Atlanta history without an interim tag,” Morris said. “He’s got two rings,” Fontenot said of Morris, who also won a Super Bowl as a Tampa Bay assistant.

Persons: — Raheem Morris, Morris, Tom Brady, ”, ” Morris, Morris —, —, “, Arthur Blank, Warrick Dunn, ” Dunn, Brett Jewkes, Jewkes, Blank, Bill Belichick, “ I've, Belichick, Greg Beadles, Belichick “, ” Beadles, Morris “, Terry Fontenot, Jim Harbaugh, Mike Vrabel, Arthur Smith, Smith, Rich McKay, McKay, Beadles, Fontenot, Zac Robinson, Jimmy Lake, Marquice Williams, Robinson, Lake, Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke, Drake London, Bijan Robinson, “ He’s, ” Fontenot, “ We’re Organizations: ATLANTA, Atlanta Falcons, Falcons, Super, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Former Patriots, Super Bowl, Atlanta, ”, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Tampa, Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta United, Major League Soccer, Blank, Rams, Tampa Bay Locations: Atlanta, Michigan, Tampa Bay

☆ PGA Tour secures up to $3 billion from U.S. investors as LIV Golf merger hangs in the balance
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The PGA Tour logo is seen during the third round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, on June 24, 2017. A U.S. consortium has agreed to invest up to $3 billion into the PGA Tour, the professional golf organization announced on Wednesday. Under the terms of the deal, the investor, Strategic Sports Group, will become a minority owner in PGA Tour enterprises, the for-profit entity of the PGA Tour. "Today marks an important moment for the PGA Tour and fans of golf across the world," PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said. "By making PGA Tour members owners of their league, we strengthen the collectives investment of our players in the success of the PGA Tour," Monahan said.

Persons: LIV, PIF, Jay Monahan, " Monahan, Fenway Sports Group's John Henry, Arthur Blank, Steve Cohen, Tom Ricketts, Wyc Grousbeck, John Henry, Monahan, Henry, Yasir Al, Rumayyan, Critics, Prince Muhammad bin Salman, LIV Golf, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Brook Koepka, John Rahm Organizations: PGA Tour, Strategic Sports Group, Saudi, PGA, Fenway Sports, Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Blank , New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Boston Celtics, Fenway Sports Group, Saudi Public Investment Fund, Saudi Public Investment, CNBC, Justice Department Locations: Cromwell , Connecticut, U.S, Arthur Blank ,, Saudi Arabia, Saudi

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The PGA Tour is getting a $3 billion investment from Strategic Sports Group in a deal that would give players access to more than $1.5 billion as equity owners in the new PGA Tour Enterprises. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan was holding a conference call with players about the deal that was finalized Tuesday night. Political Cartoons View All 253 Images“By making PGA Tour members owners of their league, we strengthen the collective investment of our players in the success of the PGA Tour,” Monahan, who will be CEO of PGA Tour Enterprises, said in the formal announcement. While specific details of the equity ownership program were not announced, the initial grants would be based on career accomplishments, recent achievements and PGA Tour status. The European tour was part of the framework agreement on June 6, and it has a strategic alliance with the PGA Tour.

Persons: LIV Golf, Jay Monahan, ” Monahan, Marc Attanasio, Arthur Blank, Steven Cohen, Wyc Grousbeck, Tom Werner, John Henry, Marc Lasry, Alec Scheiner, ”, Henry, Woods, Patrick Cantlay, Adam Scott, Jordan Spieth, Webb Simpson, Peter Malnati, Yasir Al, Sen, Richard Blumenthal, Conn, LIV, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, PIF, Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, ___ Organizations: Strategic Sports Group, Tour Enterprises, PGA Tour, SSG, Associated Press, Washington Post, Public Investment Fund, PGA, SSG —, Tour, Fenway Sports Group, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Falcons, New York Mets, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Browns, RedBird, Fenway Sports, PGA Tour Enterprises, Saudi, Monday, PIF Locations: Calif, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, PIF, Mexico

☆ Sports investing has taken off, but the biggest prize in the industry remains almost untouchable
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. 3 things in marketsJim Esposito, Goldman Sachs' head of global markets and banking, is set to retire from the bank, the firm said Monday. Jim Esposito is leaving Goldman Sachs after nearly 30 years. While he didn't share his next move, he told peers he'd "bleed Goldman Sachs forever." Goldman Sachs says rate cuts need to be on the menu in March.

Persons: —, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy, Keyur Khamar, Marc Lasry, Steve Cohen, Aaron Mok, LeBron James, — Arthur Blank, Gerry Cardinale, Goldman Sachs, who's, Lasry, Cohen, Point72, it's, Patrick Smith, Peacock, David Tepper, Jim Esposito, We've, he'd, Jean Boivin, David Mericle, NurPhoto, Getty, Javier Zayas, Kevin Winter, Tyler Le, Critics, Dan DeFrancesco, Hallam Bullock, Jordan Parker Erb Organizations: Service, Costco, Getty, PGA Tour, Fenway Sports Group, NFL's Atlanta Falcons, Capital Group, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Mets, NFL, Denver Broncos, Washington, Washington Post, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, BlackRock, Spotify, Apple, Google, Entertainment, Netflix, Studios, HBO, Disney, Walmart, Microsoft, Business Locations: Vegas, BlackRock, New York, London

☆ NFL: Raheem Morris named Atlanta Falcons head coach, Carolina Panthers hire Dave Canales
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Coaching vacancies continue to be filled around the NFL, as the Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday that Raheem Morris had been hired as head coach of the organization, while the Carolina Panthers named Dave Canales as their new head coach. Kyusung Gong/APIn replacing Arthur Smith in Atlanta, Morris becomes the first full-time Black head coach in franchise history, per the Falcons. “I am overjoyed for the opportunity for my family and I to return to Atlanta as the Falcons head coach,” Morris said in a statement, where he also thanked McVay and the Rams. He served as offensive quality coach, assistant quarterbacks coach, wide receivers coach, quarterbacks coach and pass game coordinator between 2010 and 2022. Mike Carlson/APThe Panthers have put their faith in the first-time head coach to turn the franchise around.

Persons: Raheem Morris, Dave Canales, Morris, Sean McVay, Dan Quinn, Kyusung Gong, Arthur Smith, “, ” Morris, McVay, Arthur Blank, Bill Belichick, Belichick, Greg M, Cooper, Dave Canales Canales, David Tepper, ”, Canales, Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield, Mayfield, Mike Carlson, Bryce Young, Young Organizations: CNN, NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta, Los Angeles Rams, Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rams, Bowl, New England Patriots, AP Carolina Panthers, Tampa, Panthers, ” Panthers, Bucs, Seattle Seahawks, NFC, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Carolina, Chicago Bears Locations: Washington, LA, Atlanta, Tampa Bay

ATLANTA (AP) — With Bill Belichick set for a second interview, the Atlanta Falcons have talked with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn about their vacant head coaching job. The Falcons announced Friday they had completed a virtual interview with Glenn, who has led the Lions' defense for the past three seasons. Glenn became the ninth candidate to interview with the Falcons, but all eyes were on Belichick amid reports that he was the team's top choice and had flown into Atlanta on one of owner Arthur Blank's private jets for a second interview. The Falcons confirmed they were meeting further with Belichick, but said no additional details would be provided until the follow-up interview was completed. For good measure, Belichick was a part of two more championship teams while working on the New York Giants' staff under Bill Parcells.

Persons: Bill Belichick, Aaron Glenn, Glenn, Belichick, Arthur Blank's, hasn’t, Atlanta hasn’t, Arthur Smith, —, Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe, Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke, Smith, Blank, Rich McKay, Terry Fontenot, Don Shula’s, Tom Brady, Bill Parcells, Brady, That’s, Jim Harbaugh, Mike Macdonald, Brian Callahan, Steve Wilks, Ejiro Evero, Anthony Weaver, Brian Johnson, ___ Organizations: ATLANTA, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Falcons, Lions, New England Patriots, Atlanta, New, Patriots, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFC, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles Locations: Atlanta, New Orleans, New England, Michigan

☆ Tiger Woods' new golf league delays start of season by a year after venue collapse
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's indoor golf league, TGL, has postponed its inaugural season by a year until the start of 2025, the organization said Monday. But TGL delayed the season, which was expected to start in January, after speaking to key partners. "This decision came after reviewing short-term solutions, potential construction timelines, player schedules, and the primetime sports television calendar," the league said in a statement. TGL, which counts the PGA Tour as a partner, was founded by McIlroy, Woods and former NBC executive Mike McCarthy. The trio wants to create a primetime indoor golf league to attract new fans to the sport at as the emergence of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, and then its proposed merger with the PGA Tour, left golf at a crossroads.

Persons: Woods, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy's, TGL, McIlroy, Mike McCarthy, LIV Golf, Steve Cohen, Arthur Blank, Alexis Ohanian, Serena, Venus Williams, Stephen Curry, Lewis Hamilton, Alex Morgan, Justin Timberlake, Tony Romo, Josh Allen, Rosalyn Durant Organizations: Northern, Augusta National Golf Club, Tiger, SoFi, NBC, PGA Tour, Atlanta Falcons, Fenway Sports Group, ESPN Locations: United States, Augusta , Georgia, Palm Beach Gardens , Florida, Saudi

Tiger Woods couldn't be more involved with primetime TGL unless he had built the arena. Woods, Rory McIlroy and former Golf Channel president Mike McCarley are founding partners in TMRW Sports, the sports and entertainment company behind TGL. “Having the opportunity to not only compete, but also own a team to represent Jupiter is an exciting next chapter for me,” Woods said Tuesday. Woods referred to TGL as a “modern twist of traditional golf” that ultimately will make it more accessible by leaning the glitz of technology. The prize fund is $21 million, with $9 million going to the winning team and players eventually getting equity in the league.

Persons: He's, Woods, David Blitzer, Rory McIlroy, Mike McCarley, ” Woods, Woods hasn't, ” McCarley, McIlroy, Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott, Tyrrell Hatton, Arthur Blank, Alexis Ohanian, Venus Williams, Alex Morgan, Michelle Wie West, Steven Cohen, Marc Lasry, Stephen Curry, Blitzer, “, I've, ”, —, LIV, TGL, Collin Morikawa, Bradley Organizations: TGR Ventures, Jupiter, Golf Channel, TMRW Sports, “, SoFi, ESPN, Technology, Fenway Sports Group, New England, Keegan, Atlanta, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Golf Club, New York Mets, Avenue, Fund, Golden State, —, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, Cleveland Guardians, Washington Commanders, Real Salt Lake, Crystal Palace FC, Premier League, Ryder, Saudi, LIV Golf Locations: Palm Beach Gardens , Florida, Los Angeles, Boston, Serena, New York, San Francisco, Golden, American, Real Salt, LIV .

The idea behind the Ryder Cup task force that was formed after the 2014 matches was to build some continuity among the U.S. teams. He had been an assistant four times in the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup. The key is to see whom Furyk, the 2018 Ryder Cup captain and now the Presidents Cup captain for 2024 in Montreal, selects as his assistants for next year. Former PGA champion David Toms was overlooked as a Ryder Cup captain, just like another PGA champion, Larry Nelson, was before him. DIVOTSRickie Fowler is one of four Americans to have been on a losing Ryder Cup team in Europe at least four times.

Persons: GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Luke Donald, Bernard Gallacher, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, LIV, Woods, Ben Hogan, Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, John Lindert, Don Rea, Seth Waugh, Steve Stricker, Davis Love, Fred Couples, Jim Furyk, Stewart Cink, Marco Simone, Matt Kuchar, David Duval, David Toms, Larry Nelson, Toms, he's, Max Homa, Brooks Koepka, ” Jordan Spieth, “, ” Spieth, Si Woo Kim, Kim, Yubin Jang, Wooyoung Cho, “ I've, Danny Oh, Rory McIlroy, McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Arthur Blank, Steve Cohen, DIVOTS Rickie Fowler, Danny Willett, ”, LIV Golf, Louis Oosthuizen, Ludvig Aberg, Swede, ’, ___ Organizations: — Team, Bethpage, Bethpage Black, U.S, Ryder, PGA, FedEx, BMW PGA, South Korea, Asian Games, South, Games, Asian, Sports, SoFi Technologies, ESPN, Atlanta Falcons, New York Mets, SoFi, Ryder Cup, Dunhill, Sanderson, Texas Tech, PGA Tour University, Indiana, Italian Golf Federation Locations: Italy, Saudi, Adare Manor, Ireland, U.S, Montreal, Paris, Europe, England, France, Wentworth, South, China, Thailand, South Florida, Los Angeles, Atlanta , New York, Boston, Saudi Arabia, Mississippi

☆ Why Do Team Owners Raise the Championship Trophy First?
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-10 | by ( Andrew Keh | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“I wanted that moment to belong to the players,” Cuban said. “And as it turned out, Dirk holding the trophy over his head has been iconic. “I don’t think it’s as joyful a moment as it could be for the players,” said Julian Gressel, a midfielder for the U.S. men’s soccer team. He had to wait for Arthur Blank, the co-founder of Home Depot, to raise the M.L.S. trophy (Blank even got his own confetti cannon shower) when Atlanta United won the title in 2018.

Persons: Mark Cuban, Cuban, Dirk Nowitzki, “, ”, Dirk, Julian Gressel, Arthur Blank, Gressel Organizations: Dallas Mavericks, U.S, Home, Atlanta United, Vancouver Whitecaps Locations: Germany, M.L.S

☆ The business case for green sports stadiums and arenas is growing
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Ian Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

A general exterior view of Climate Pledge Arena before the game between the Seattle Kraken and the Carolina Hurricanes on October 17, 2022. Much like the broader world of commercial real estate, arenas, and stadiums have been slowly adopting sustainable practices over the last few decades, from recycling programs to energy efficiency efforts. That led to what has become the Climate Pledge Arena. AMBSE has even created a "playbook" for other stadium operators to follow if they also want to get to zero waste. It's reached a level of critical mass where people have moved past greenwashing, and they're making substantive changes to their business practices," Cannon said.

☆ NFL Owners Are Left in the Dark on the Washington Commanders Sale
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-31 | by ( Andrew Beaton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder remains under investigation by the NFL for allegations that surfaced during a congressional investigation of the league and the team. PHOENIX—The NFL’s owners admitted something unusual was afoot when they gathered here this week for their annual meeting. They’re in the dark about the biggest business decision hanging over the sport they run: the sale of the Washington Commanders. “You may know as much as the league knows, and that’s very rarely the case,” Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said this week. “It’s very minimal communication.”

☆ Atlanta to host potential AFC Championship between Bills, Chiefs
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

NEW YORK, Jan 12 (Reuters) - The National Football League (NFL) has selected Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to host a potential AFC Championship game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, the league said on Thursday. The agreement to contest an AFC Championship between the Bills and Chiefs on a neutral site was designed to "mitigate the competitive inequities" created by the cancellation of the Week 17 game. "We are also grateful to Arthur Blank and the Atlanta Falcons for agreeing to host the AFC Championship Game in Atlanta should the Bills and Chiefs advance." The Bills are expected to play the Miami Dolphins in their Wild Card game on Sunday, while the Chiefs enjoy a playoff bye week. The AFC Championship will take place Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m.

☆ 'Nobody works, nobody gives a damn' anymore because of 'socialism', says Home Depot's 93-year-old cofounder
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Home Depot's cofounder told The Financial Times nobody wanted to work because of "socialism." The rise of socialism was why "nobody works, nobody gives a damn," Bernie Marcus said in an interview with The Financial Times on Thursday. I don't want to work — I'm too lazy, I'm too fat, I'm too stupid'." "I'm worried about capitalism," Marcus told The Financial Times. Despite having had five heart operations bypasses, Marcus told the FT he "would rather wear out than rust out."

☆ Serena Williams, Justin Timberlake are among big-name investors in Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's sports venture
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Co-founders Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Founder, CEO Mike McCarley Courtesy: TMRWSportsTiger Woods' and Rory McIlroy's new sports startup — which is already planning a new golf league — is drawing some big-name investors. TMRW Sports' first project is its TGL golf league, which was launched in partnership with the PGA Tour this summer and comes as professional golf is being disrupted by the arrival of upstart league LIV Golf. TMRW Sports is looking to draw in younger sports fans with a format that makes the golf league more compatible with prime-time television. McCarley said the company sought investors who were passionate about golf and would represent a diversity of expertise and backgrounds in media and entertainment. Rendering of the custom built arena where the TGL golf league will play.

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