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mahatmakanejeeves

(57,612 posts)
Wed Jun 8, 2022, 10:14 AM Jun 2022

NFL-Denver Broncos reach agreement with Walton-Penner family for sale of team

Reuters

NFL-Denver Broncos reach agreement with Walton-Penner family for sale of team

Wed, June 8, 2022, 6:34 AM

June 8 (Reuters) - The Denver Broncos and the Walton-Penner family have entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the takeover of the National Football League (NFL) team, both parties announced.

The Walton-Penner family, led by Walmart heir Rob Walton, will acquire the Broncos from the Pat Bowlen Trust in a deal reportedly worth $4.65 billion, a record for an American sports franchise.

"We are thrilled to be selected to move forward with the purchase of the Denver Broncos!" Walton said in a statement late on Tuesday.

"Carrie (Walton-Penner), Greg (Penner) and I are inspired by the opportunity to steward this great organisation in a vibrant community full of opportunity and passionate fans."

The purchase will need approval from the NFL's finance committee and league ownership.

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NFL-Denver Broncos reach agreement with Walton-Penner family for sale of team (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2022 OP
Waltons................ lastlib Jun 2022 #1
Wonder how bronco fans think about that. FloridaBlues Jun 2022 #2
This long-time fan ain't pleased BUT yonder Jun 2022 #4
Now Wallymart will own all of Denver's major league sports teams except the Rockies. El Supremo Jun 2022 #3

lastlib

(23,287 posts)
1. Waltons................
Wed Jun 8, 2022, 10:30 AM
Jun 2022


New car, caviar, four star, daydream
Think I'll buy me a football team.

Money, It's a crime
Share it fairly, but don't take a slice of my pie
Money, So they say
Is the root of all evil today

yonder

(9,676 posts)
4. This long-time fan ain't pleased BUT
Wed Jun 8, 2022, 12:13 PM
Jun 2022

maybe they will finally fire Elway and find someone else to steer that ship.

El Supremo

(20,365 posts)
3. Now Wallymart will own all of Denver's major league sports teams except the Rockies.
Wed Jun 8, 2022, 12:00 PM
Jun 2022

Stan Kroenke (married Ann Walton) owns the Nuggets, Avalanche, Rapids and Mammoth along with the LA Rams.

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