Chicago Cubs file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a step expected in team's sale processOctober 12th, 2009 Chicago Cubs file Chapter 11 to speed team's saleNEW YORK — The Chicago Cubs filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, a step that will allow their owner to sell the baseball team in an $845 million deal. The filing in Wilmington, Del., was anticipated and is expected to lead to a brief stay in Chapter 11 for the Cubs.
Tribune bankruptcy judge clears way for sale of Cubs baseball teamSeptember 24th, 2009 Bankruptcy judges signs off on Cubs saleWILMINGTON, Del. — A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware has approved the Tribune Co.'s sale of the Chicago Cubs.
Coyotes owner asks judge to order NHL to mediate bankruptcy issuesSeptember 17th, 2009 Coyotes owner wants NHL ordered to mediationPHOENIX — Beleaguered Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes has asked a federal bankruptcy judge for an emergency hearing to order the NHL to mediate the "key sale issues" in the complicated case. The request was made Thursday in U.S.
Status of newspaper publishers that filed Ch. 11September 14th, 2009 Status of newspaper publishers that filed Ch. 11Status of some of the newspaper publishers that have filed for bankruptcy protection:
— Star Tribune Holdings Corp.
Lenny Dykstra's 1986 World Series ring, pawned-off memorabilia headed for online auctionSeptember 13th, 2009 On sale soon: Dykstra's '86 World Series ringNEW YORK — Former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra has gone from filing for bankruptcy to pawning off his sports memorabilia. Auctioneers plan to sell a trove of memorabilia that the financially troubled All-Star left unclaimed at a pawnshop in Beverly Hills.
Tribune finalizes sale of most of Chicago Cubs, Wrigley, to Ricketts family for $845 millionAugust 22nd, 2009 Tribune finalizes sale of Cubs to Ricketts familyCHICAGO — Media conglomerate Tribune Co. announced a definitive agreement Friday to sell all but a 5 percent stake in the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field to the billionaire Ricketts family, capping a tortuous process that began nearly 2½ years ago.
Tribune Co. agrees to sell Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, to Ricketts family for $845 millionAugust 22nd, 2009 Tribune to sell Cubs, Wrigley, to Ricketts familyCHICAGO — Media conglomerate Tribune Co. announced a definitive agreement Friday to sell all but a 5 percent stake in the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field to the billionaire Ricketts family, capping a tortuous selection process that began nearly 2½ years ago.
Canadian billionaire Balsillie wants probe of NHL's rejection of him as ownerAugust 11th, 2009 Balsillie wants to probe NHL's rejection of himPHOENIX — Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie wants the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to allow him to probe the rationale behind the NHL owners' overwhelming rejection of him as a potential owner of the Phoenix Coyotes.
NHL accuses Moyes trying to derail Reinsdorf bid, cites another potential buyerJuly 10th, 2009 NHL accuses Moyes of trying to derail sale of teamPHOENIX — The NHL is accusing Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes of trying to derail the sale of the team to a group headed by Jerry Reinsdorf by filing a flurry of requests for depositions before the July 24 deadline for formal submission of the bid. The league also says another potential buyer for the team has surfaced.
Former Mets star Lenny Dykstra files for bankruptcy in LA, cites $31 million in debtsJuly 8th, 2009 Ex-Mets star Dykstra files for bankruptcy in LALOS ANGELES — Former New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra has sought bankruptcy protection in Los Angeles, citing more than $31 million in debts. Federal court documents show Dykstra filed for Chapter 11 status on Tuesday.
Person close to negotiations: Tribune Co., Ricketts family reach written Cubs sale agreementJuly 7th, 2009 AP Source: Tribune, Ricketts reach Cubs sale dealCHICAGO — The Tribune Co. has reached a written agreement to sell the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and other assets to the family of TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts for about $900 million, a person close to the negotiations said Monday.
Despite ongoing court battles, several Coyotes players believe the team will stay in ArizonaJune 26th, 2009 Coyotes players believe team will stay in ArizonaGLENDALE, Ariz. — The future of the Phoenix Coyotes remains in limbo, but several players believe the bankrupt NHL team will stay in Arizona.
Judge moves up sale deadline for Phoenix Coyotes, Reinsdorf promises bidJune 23rd, 2009 Coyotes' sale deadline moves as new bid arisesPHOENIX — A bankruptcy judge has moved up the deadline for the proposed sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to a local owner. Chicago Bulls and White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf promised a bid in a hearing Monday that would keep the team in Arizona.
Childress acknowledges cuts from bankrupt General MotorsJune 20th, 2009 RCR added to list of General Motors cutbacksSONOMA, Calif. — Support for General Motors remained strong Friday, even as teams adjust to reduced funding as the automaker navigates through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Judge gives suspended NFL star Michael Vick date of July 2 to file new bankruptcy planJune 9th, 2009 Vick gets July 2 deadline for new bankruptcy planNORFOLK, Va. — Suspended NFL star Michael Vick has a deadline of July 2 to tell a bankruptcy judge how he plans to pay back his creditors.
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