Harris Blitzer Sport & Entertainment (HBSE)
HBSE creates new initiative to fight systemic racism
Organizational campaign adds to existing efforts through NBA Foundation
Harris, Blitzer acquire Pittsburgh Steelers minority stake
Josh Harris and David Blitzer, the billionaire managing partners of the National Basketball Association’s Philadelphia 76ers and National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils, acquired a minority stake in …
Harris Blitzer exploring New York Mets bid
76ers, Devils owners looking to expand sports empire
NHL enforces temporary pay cuts among staff, HBSE reinstates full salaries in u-turn
The National Hockey League has asked its staff to take pay cuts following the indefinite suspension of the league amid the global Covid-19 pandemic
HBSE staff given enforced temporary pay cuts
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the managing company of the National Basketball Association’s Philadelphia 76ers and National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils, has enforced pay cuts on members of …
HBSE flexing its financial muscle thanks to appointment of head of investments
Owners of NBA Philadelphia 76ers and NHL New Jersey Devils have taken a significant step to develop their wider business interests with appointment of David Abrams to senior executive role
Breakaway Counter-Strike league formed by esports teams
Five top esports team owners have come together to launch an independent breakaway Counter-Strike: Global Offensive league, known as Flashpoint.
New Jersey Devils looking to leverage arrivals of Subban and Hughes
The arrival of Jack Hughes as the No.1 NHL Draft pick and superstar defenseman PK Subban has generated a wave of optimism around the New Jersey Devils. Bob Williams speaks to the Devil's new president Jake Reynolds about his long-term commercial plans for the franchise.
Dignitas raises $30m in Series A funding, new parent company formed
Esports organization Dignitas has raised $30m (€27m) in new investment, with a Series A funding round led by its controlling shareholders Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment and Fertitta Entertainment.
Reynolds named New Jersey Devils president, Weber given HBSE promotion
Jake Reynolds has been named the new president of the New Jersey Devils, effective immediately, and will oversee will all business, revenue, strategy and operations for the National Hockey League team.
Harris Blitzer takes deeper dive into esports with StreamMetrics investment
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment – the ownership group of the NBA Philadelphia 76ers and NHL New Jersey Devils – is taking a deeper dive into the esports industry by investing in start-up measurement and…
US sports betting legalisation has been a ‘slow roll’, says William Hill US executive
The roll-out of legislation legalizing sports betting in the US has been slower than expected but the momentum is building, according to William Hill US digital president Ken Fuchs
Harris Blitzer tries to crack US sports drink industry with Hydrant
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, has entered into the $28bn (€25bn) global sports drink industry.
HBSE Clutch Gaming acquisition secures League of Legends slot for Dignitas
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), the parent company of the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils, has agreed in principle to buy a majority stake in professional League of Legends team…