John Fisher’s name is raised quickly whenever a discussion about the worst owners in sports begins. Fans of the teams he owns are vocal, despite years of repeated disappointments. Fisher, who owns both MLB’s Athletics and MLS’ San Jose Earthquakes, doesn’t seem to let the poor public perception faze him (though he’s rarely present at … Read more
In a recent development, Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal publicly criticized Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen for his negative remarks about the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The Karachi Kings defended the PSL as a true “made-in-Pakistan” success amid Tareen’s claim that the PCB failed to deliver on promises. PSL 10 is scheduled to kick off … Read more
With nearly two full seasons left on the current collective bargaining agreement, Major League Baseball is already bracing for a labor war. That negotiations are making headlines in February — before spring training is in full swing — says plenty about the tensions simmering beneath the surface. Some of it is circumstantial. Once the regular … Read more
MLB Network analyst Jim Duquette seems to have some inside information about the free-agency saga involving first baseman Pete Alonso and the New York Mets. Duquette recently suggested that Mets owner Steve Cohen “may have to eventually jump in” regarding negotiations between Alonso’s camp and Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns. It sounds like Cohen won’t … Read more