Mat Ishbia was a walk on at Michigan State 20 years ago before he became a wealthy businessman. His $4 billion deal to buy the Phoenix Suns could help him live his sports dream.
Tag: Basketball
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Mat Ishbia to Acquire Phoenix Suns and Mercury For $4 Billion
Ishbia, the chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, would replace Robert Sarver as the majority owner. Sarver was pushed to sell amid a misconduct scandal.
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Brittney Griner Goes Home, Pledges WNBA Return and Support for Paul Whelan
Griner, in her first public comments since being freed from imprisonment in Russia, said she would return to the Phoenix Mercury next season and work to free wrongful detainees outside the United States.
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Brittney Griner Swap Puts Spotlight on Americans in Russia
Westerners in Russia have to weigh the risks of living and working in the country against professional and financial opportunities there.
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With End of Griner’s Detention, a New Wave of WNBA Activism Begins
With their campaign to free Brittney Griner from prison in Russia over, W.N.B.A. players say they will help free others and focus on women’s health and pay equity.