Long before he became the leader of the country’s largest overall mortgage lending company, Mat Ishbia was a driveway floor general dreaming of playing in the NBA. The 5-foot-10 Ishbia never did achieve the pro hoops goal he imagined during icy Detroit winters spent shooting hoops with his older brother Justin and his friend Jon Borovich, but the 43-year-old billionaire might have accomplished the next best thing.
The XFL today announced that Teremana Tequila – the ultra-premium, small-batch tequila brand founded by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia – will be the League’s Official and Exclusive Tequila Partner. Fans will be able to enjoy Teremana on game day and at select League activations throughout the XFL season.
Earlier this week, John W. Henry, Liverpool's principal owner, told the Liverpool Echo that his Fenway Sports Group's (FSG) commitment was "stronger than ever," despite an ongoing search for outside investment in the club. But, for some fans, FSG is holding Liverpool back and the time has come for new owners. It raises the question as to who, or what, are now deemed to be the perfect owners of football clubs by their supporters.
The next economic downturn has become the most anticipated recession in recent U.S. history. It also keeps getting postponed. Recent strong hiring and consumer spending are the latest evidence that the pandemic and the unprecedented policy measures that followed are interfering with the Federal Reserve’s campaign to tame inflation. The government’s stimulus measures left household and business finances in unusually strong shape. Shortages of materials and workers mean companies are still struggling to satisfy demand for rate-sensitive goods, such as homes and autos…