Forbes magazine publishes the best sports empires of 2023: Jerry Jones (Cowboys) #3, Wilf Family (Vikings) #22, Ricketts Family (Cubs) #24
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Forbes magazine has released its list of the top sports empires in 2023, showing the amount of wealth present in the biggest sports groups in sport.
1. Freedom Media
Value: $20.8 billion
Ownership: Atlanta Braves, Formula 1, Drone Racing League*, Kroenke Arena Co.*, Meyer Shank Racing*, Overtime Sports*
Key People: Gregory Maffei (President and CEO), Albert Rosenthaler (CCDO)
2. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Value: $12.75 billion
Properties: Los Angeles Rams, Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, Arsenal FC, The Guard, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth, Altitude Sports and Entertainment
Key person: E. Stanley Kroenke (owner and president)
3.Jerry Jones
Value: $11.32 billion
Properties: Dallas Cowboys, Legends Hospitality*, The Star, GameSquare Esports*
Key Person: Jerry Jones (Owner, President and General Manager of the Cowboys)
4. Fenway Sports Group
Value: $10.4 billion
Ownership: Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing*, NESN, Fenway Sports Management, Pittsburgh Penguins
Key people: John Henry (co-founder and main owner), Thomas Werner (co-founder and president)
5. Madison Square Garden Sports
Value: $9.17 billion
Properties: New York Knicks, New York Rangers, Counter Logic Gaming, Hartford Wolf Pack
Key People: James Dolan (Executive Chairman), David Hopkinson (Chairman and COO)
6. The Kraft Group
Value: $7.94 billion
Properties: New England Patriots, New England Revolution, UFC*, Kraft Analytics Group, DraftKings*, Oxygen Esports*
Key Person: Robert Kraft (Founder, President and CEO)
7. Yankee Global Companies
Value: $7.64 billion
Properties: New York Yankees, Legends Hospitality*, YES Network*, New York City FC*, Yankee Stadium Events, AC Milan*
Key person: Hal Steinbrenner (managing general partner and president)
8. Glazer Family
Value: $7.53 billion
Properties: Manchester United, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Key People: Bryan Glazer (Owner and Co-Chairman of the Buccaneers), Edward Glazer (Owner and Co-Chairman of the Buccaneers), Joel Glazer (Owner and Co-Chairman of the Buccaneers)
9. Paul G. Allen Trust
Value: $7.41 billion
Ownership: Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Sounders*
Key Person: Jody Allen (Chair)
10. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
Value: $6.42 billion
Properties: Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto FC, Toronto Argonauts, Toronto Marlies
Key People: Cynthia Devine (President and CEO), Sabina Rizvi (Chief Financial Officer)
11. 49ers Company
Value: $5.97 billion
Properties: San Francisco 49ers, Leeds United* FC, Elevate Sports Ventures*
Key people: Denise DeBartolo York (owner and co-president of the 49ers), John York (owner and co-president of the 49ers)
12. City Football Group
Value: $5.96 billion
Properties: Manchester City, New York City FC, Melbourne City FC
Key people: Ferran Soriano (CEO), Roel De Vries (Group COO)
13. Shad Khan
Value: $5.95 billion
Properties: Jacksonville Jaguars, Fulham FC, All Elite Wrestling
Key people: Shad Khan (owner of the Jaguars), Tony Khan (director of football strategy; CEO and managing director of AEW)
14. Benson Family
Value: $5.69 billion
Properties: New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans
Key person: Gayle Benson (owner of the Saints and Pelicans)
15. Guggenheim Baseball Management
Value: $4.92 billion
Properties: Los Angeles Dodgers, Spectrum SportsNet LA
Key person: Mark Walter (CEO)
16. Haslam Sports Group
Value: $4.83 billion
Properties: Cleveland Browns, Columbus Crew
Key people: Dee and Jimmy Haslam (managers and main partners)
17. AMB Sports and Entertainment
Value: $4.77 billion
Properties: Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, PGA Tour Superstore, AMBSE Ventures*
Key people: Arthur Blank (owner)
18. Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment
Value: $4.65 billion
Properties: Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, New Meta Entertainment*, Elevate Sports Ventures*, HBSE Ventures, Utica Comets
Key People: Josh Harris (Co-Founder and Managing Partner), David Blitzer (Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner)
19. Tipper Sports & Entertainment
Value: $4.55 billion
Properties: Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC
Key person: David Tepper (owner)
20. Monumental Sports and Entertainment
Value: $4.51 billion
Properties: Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, aXiomatic*, NBC Sports Washington, Monumental Sports Network, Washington Mystics
Key Person: Ted Leonsis (Senior Partner and CEO)
21. Pegula Sports & Entertainment
Value: $4.46 billion
Properties: Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabers, Adpro Sports, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Americans, Rochester Knighthawks
Key people: Terry and Kim Pegula (owners)
22. Wilf Family
Value: $4.36 billion
Properties: Minnesota Vikings, Orlando City SC, Orlando Price, Wise Ventures
Key Person: Zygmunt Wilf (Owner and President of the Vikings)
23. Joe Tsai
Value: $3.99 billion
Properties: Brooklyn Nets, San Diego Seals, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, New York Liberty, G2 Esports*, LAFC*
Key person: Joe Tsai (Nets owner)
24. Ricketts Family
Value: $3.73 billion
Properties: Chicago Cubs, Marquee Sports Network*
Key person: Tom Ricketts (owner and president of the Cubs)
25. RedBird Capital Partners
Value: $3.60 billion
Properties: AC Milan, Fenway Sports Group*, Yes Network*, Rajasthan Royals*, Toulouse FC, XFL*, Dream Sports*
Key person: Gerry Cardinale (founder and managing partner)
Read more about the list HERE
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