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Prince Sports declares bankruptcy - CBS News

05/01/12

(AP) BORDENTOWN, N.J. - Prince Sports, which for more than 40 years has been affiliated with tennis greats like Jimmy Connors, Martina Navratilova, and Maria Sharapova, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. CEO Gordon Boggis said ...

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$2 billion Dodgers sale finalized - CNN Sports Illustrated

05/01/12

A federal bankruptcy court judge in Delaware approved the sale last month. The Dodgers entered bankruptcy in June 2011 during a bitter dispute with Major League Baseball. At the time, baseball Commissioner Bud Selig refused to approve a new TV ...

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Dodgers sale finalized for $2 billion - msnbc.com

05/01/12

A federal bankruptcy court judge in Delaware approved the sale last month. The Dodgers entered bankruptcy in June 2011 during a bitter dispute with Major League Baseball. At the time, baseball Commissioner Bud Selig refused to approve a new TV deal with ...

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Dodger sale creates field of dreams in bankruptcy - NBC Sports

05/01/12

Bankruptcy lawyers say it offers an example of how floundering, debt-laden American clubs can turn themselves into multibillion dollar franchises. By filing in bankruptcy court, the Dodgers were able to thwart efforts by the league to control the sale ...

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Dodger sale creates field of dreams in bankruptcy - NBC Sports

05/01/12

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers' $2 billion sale creates a new game plan for loss-making sports teams hoping to command top dollar -- file for Chapter 11. The deal, sealed on Tuesday, saw the team sold to a consortium including basketball legend Earvin ...

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Prince Sports files for bankruptcy protection - AP - msnbc.com

05/01/12

has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. "After considering several business options, the Board of Directors and the senior management team firmly believe that the Chapter 11 filing is not only a necessary step but also the right thing to do to ...

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Prince Sports files for bankruptcy protection - Burlington County Times

05/01/12

Prince Sports, known for its association with professional tennis, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Based in Bordentown Township, Prince makes racquets, shoes and accessories for tennis and other sports. Almost two years ago, it ...

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Octomom’ Files for Bankruptcy, Reportedly Ready to Do Porn - ABC News

05/01/12

The “Octomom’s” difficult April ended on Monday with her filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in federal court, according to E! Online. But according to TMZ, she is trying to turn her financial ship around — by signing a deal to star in a ...

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Sale Of Los Angeles Dodgers Successfully Completed - Yahoo Finance

05/01/12

The Los Angeles Dodgers stated, "The Dodgers emerge from the Chapter 11 reorganization process having achieved its objective of maximizing the value of the Dodgers through a successful Plan of Reorganization, under which all claims will be paid.

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It's Showtime: Dodgers sale closes as McCourt era ends - USA Today

05/01/12

In a statement released by the Dodgers in behalf of McCourt, the club stated: "The Dodgers emerge from the Chapter 11 reorganization process having achieved its objective of maximizing the value of the Dodgers through a successful Plan of Reorganization ...

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