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Mark Cuban's investment group buys a minority stake in the Athletics ahead of Las Vegas move
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Mark Anderson, Associated Press , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 23, 2026
· 3 min read
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An investment group that includes ex-Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has bought a minority stake in the Athletics in anticipation of their move to Las Vegas in 2028. Thursday's announcement by Harbinger Sports Group did not say what percentage of the Athletics it had acquired. Cuban, who mainta...
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Key takeaway John Fisher is the majority owner of the A's and is overseeing construction of a $2 billion, 33,000-capacity domed stadium on the Las Vegas Strip.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The investment in the Athletics by Mark Cuban's group, Harbinger Sports Partners, may seem like a distant development, but it has implications for the Houston area. As the Athletics prepare to move to Las Vegas in 2028, the shift in the sports landscape could potentially impact the regional sports market. With the Astros firmly established in Houston, the departure of the Athletics from the Bay Area may lead to changes in the American League West division, potentially affecting the Astros' schedule and rivalries. Furthermore, the success of professional sports in Las Vegas, as touted by Harbinger Sports Partners, may serve as a model for other cities, including Houston, to reevaluate their own sports investment strategies and stadium developments. As the sports landscape continues to evolve, Houstonians will be watching to see how these changes play out and what opportunities or challenges may arise for the city's own sports teams.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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