Edition No. 85 · Tue 15 Sept 2026 · Story 34 of 46

America's Richest Sports Team Owners 2026

Forbes

Ballmer topped Forbes' richest American team owners for a 12th straight year at $156 billion as the top 20 reached a combined $666 billion.

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  3. 37 · The AthleticWhy you won't see a Monday Night Football doubleheader this season
  4. 38 · The AthleticHow Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes recovered so quickly from knee injury
  5. 39 · The AthleticWhy it's time for the Browns to walk away from Deshaun Watson

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