STEPHEN ROSS RUMORS & GOSSIP
San Francisco Is (Not Surprisingly) The Frontrunner To Host Super Bowl 50
With the San Francisco 49ers’ new Levi’s Stadium, by all accounts, set to become the world’s greatest sports venue – sorry, Clearwater Hooters – it’s a given that it will be the home to the NFL’s grandest celebration of the league’s unparalleled success, Super Bowl L. Nevertheless, the 49ers and city officials are still presenting their case to the league for the...
Dolphins owner to give bulk of his money to charity
Stephen Ross, the owner of the Miami Dolphins, is still trying to get convince the Florida state legislature to allow the organization to use tax payer money to pay for upgrades to Sun Life Stadium, but don’t just look at him as a stingy individual. The billionaire isn’t looking to pocket all his money and keep it only to himself. Via Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins owner Stephen...
Miami Dolphins’ Owner To Donate Half Of His Wealth To Charity
In one of the more heart-warming decisions you will ever see, the owner of the Miami Dolphins announced on Tuesday that he will donate half of his entire wealth to charity. The move is not a small one either as Forbes lists Stephen Ross to be worth an estimated $4.4 billion as of March 2013. The 72 year-old Ross made the committmet as part of the ‘Giving Pledge’ which is a long...
Dolphins' owner Stephen Ross to donate half his wealth
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has committed to donate half or more of his money to charity, it was announced Tuesday.
Ross, 72, is among the latest wealthy families and individuals who have made a commitment to the Giving Pledge, a long-term, global initiative created by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates.
Now in its third year, the Giving Pledge invites the worlds wealthiest...
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Miami Dolphins’ Bill for Sun Life Stadium Renovations Rejected by Lawmakers
After being fleeced last time it was asked, Miami has said no to publicly financing improvements to Sun Life Stadium for the Dolphins.
On Friday, Miami lawmakers ended a 60-day legislative session without coming to an agreement over funding renovations to the stadium, reports The Miami Herald. The move could put future Super Bowls at the Dolphins’ Sun Life Stadium in doubt.
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Stephen Ross: speaker 'put politics before the people'
One of the advantages of writing about sports is that I rarely have to write about the state of national or local politics. It's an area that is largely out of the way, but occasionally, the topic rears its head, most commonly in stadium situations.
When the Florida legislature failed to give citizens of the Miami area the opportunity to vote on a hotel tax to fund improvements...
Dolphins owner: Sparano ‘damaged the whole organization’
Before the Dolphins were spending big on free agents and wheeling and dealing draft picks, there came a low point in early 2011. It was around that time that the organization failed in its courting of Jim Harbaugh, inciting then-lame duck coach Tony Sparano.
Reflecting back, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross claims Sparano developed an irreparable grudge from the event, and it "...
Dolphins future in Miami hinges on May 14 vote?
Could the Miami Dolphins end up leaving Florida?
As an out of town fan and blogger at Phins Phocus, I have wondered about this turn of events that is the eventual vote on renovating Sun Life Stadium. Just down the street, I have noticed how the 49ers have put themselves in position to have a state of the art stadium with naming rights for years to come and flush...
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Dolphins owner hints at overhaul
During a conference call with season ticket holders, owner Stephen Ross alluded to a potential franchise overhaul, including alterations to the logo and uniforms.
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Fins owner makes phone call to fan
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross called a Miami season ticket holder, who was part of the recent protest against the team, to explain some of the personell moves that have taken place this offseason.
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