Tom Gores, superteam of investors submit bid to bring WNBA team back to Detroit
The group — which also includes Jared Goff, Grant Hill and Chris Webber — would be bidding against at least 10 other NBA owners and business ventures for the league's 16th team.Start the day smarter.
Owners of Pistons and Lions part of bid to bring WNBA team back to Detroit
Pistons owner Tom Gores submitted the bid Thursday and it was announced Friday. The group includes Sheila Ford Hamp and her husband, the principal owners of the Lions; the chief executive officer and chair of General Motors Company; Hall of Famer and former NBA rookie of the Year Grant Hill; Lions quarterback Jared Goff and his wife; and others.
Lions' Jared Goff part of star-studded bid to bring WNBA team back to Detroit
Detroit wants to bring the WNBA back to the Motor City, backed by an investor group that includes Lions quarterback Jared Goff.
Pistons owner Tom Gores puts in bid for Detroit to receive WNBA franchise: Sources
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores submitted a bid for the city to receive a WNBA franchise, sources told Yahoo Sports. The Detroit Shock were a big part of early WNBA history, winning championships in 2003, 2006 and 2008 before moving to Tulsa in 2010 — and before being rebranded as the Dallas Wings.
Detroit WNBA bid: Why did the Detroit Shock leave the city in 2010?
As the Detroit Shock's market shrinked as the 2010's dwindled, the team was sold and relocated to Tulsa for the 2010 season. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
WNBA files trademark application to bring back 'Detroit Shock' as city submits expansion bid
Unlike other professional sports leagues where individual teams own their own trademark filings, the WNBA holds the rights to all names and logos for the league’s franchises.
WNBA team in Philadelphia? 76ers ownership group submits official bid
Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the Houston Rockets, has also submitted a bid to the WNBA for an expansion team, a spokesperson for the Rockets confirmed to The Athletic. The prospective team would play its games at the Toyota Center, where the Rockets play.
Detroit emerges as top contender for WNBA expansion, Piston's owner launches bid
The WNBA's trademark application for "Detroit Shock" suggests Detroit as a leading contender for a new team, with a bid led by Tom Gores.
Tom Gores, Jared Goff, Sheila Hamp headline Detroit bid for WNBA team
The team of investors pushing to bring the WNBA back to Detroit includes: •Pistons owner Tom and Holly Gores •Lions owner Sheila Hamp •General Motors CEO Mary Barra •Grant Hill and his wife, Tamia •Ch
76ers, Pistons Submit Bids for WNBA Expansion Teams
The Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers are both looking to bring the WNBA to their respective cities. The Pistons announced Friday that team governor
Detroit reportedly making bid for new WNBA franchise
Detroit is making a bid to get back into the WNBA. Pistons owner Tom Gores submitted a bid for the city to receive a WNBA expansion franchise, according to a report from Yahoo! Sports.
Owners of NBA's Pistons and NFL's Lions part of bid to bring WNBA team back to Detroit
Detroit wants to bring the WNBA back to the Motor City, backed by an investor group led by the owner of the NBA's Pistons and ...
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Tom Gores wants the WNBA back in the Motor City
Detroit might once again be home to a franchise in the WNBA. Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores, together with his wife Holly ...