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#21

Offside Forum / Re: LIV golf

Last post by blue_gold_84 - April 15, 2026, 06:13:59 PM

Report: PIF set to cut funding for LIV Golf

The future of LIV Golf appears to be in question.

The Financial Times' Samuel Agini, Arash Massoudi and Sujeet Indap report Saudia Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is on the verge of cutting its financial support for the breakaway league. The PIF has spent a reported $5 billion on the tour.

An announcement could be forthcoming as soon as Thursday when play at LIV Golf Mexico City is set to tee off. Groupings for the tournament were announced on Wednesday with the tour operating with an apparent business-as-usual mindset. While the report stresses that no final decision has been made, the direction was conceived prior to the United States-Iran war, but the hostilities have played into the PIF's thinking.

Founded in 2021, the tour began play the following year with eyewatering salaries helping to poach some of the PGA Tour's top names like Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. After potential merger talks between the PGA and PIF stalled after a 2023 agreement, further about LIV's viability were raised earlier this year with the high-profile defection of Brooks Koepka back to the PGA with Patrick Reed set to join him later in the summer.

While LIV received a boost last month with world that the Official World Golf Rankings would now award tour golfers ranking points, the lack of points over the previous four seasons likely killed the interest of golfers considering jumping to the organization. Following Rahm's defection in 2023, LIV has failed to attract any golfers of that stature.

#22

Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by dd - April 15, 2026, 05:45:22 PM

It's gotta be the team's top priority this off-season.

It was our top priority last off season too!! Add to that, finding a replacement for the loss of Ehlers last off season, we need more production from our #2 and #3 lines

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Winnipeg Football Club Pos...

Last post by Jesse - April 15, 2026, 05:26:17 PM

As a non-profit they are in a good position to to get in front of the financial downturn and reduce ticket and concession prices.

As mentioned in the article, the funds are allocated back into the stadium or set aside for future reserves.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Power of 4

Last post by blue_gold_84 - April 15, 2026, 04:14:37 PM

Yes, he went to the NFL and stuck for at least a year.

IIRC, he bounced around with the Patriots and the Saints that year.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Winnipeg Football Club Pos...

Last post by peg_city - April 15, 2026, 03:38:56 PM

Don't know if prices are the issued. It costs me $300 for my season tickets and I probably spending another $300 a season on food/drinks. That's not terribly expensive for 10 evenings a year.

For a Jets game I probably spend between $100-$115 a game.

#26

Offside Forum / Re: Gas $1.64

Last post by Blue In BC - April 15, 2026, 03:37:57 PM

Vancouver is @ $2.129 today. Expected drop of $0.10 on Monday with tax elimination until September.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Power of 4

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - April 15, 2026, 03:24:05 PM

Desjar was one of the best drafts in the last decade.  We another score like that, better still with another OL.  Too bad we couldn't keep him.  We probably win that '22 cup (at minimum) if he stayed.

(Why isn't Desjar's '22 season shown in the cfl.ca player page?  Did he try the NFL or have a full-IR season?? Memory is failing me...)

Yes, he went to the NFL and stuck for at least a year.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Winnipeg Football Club Pos...

Last post by Blue In BC - April 15, 2026, 03:23:36 PM

As a non-profit they are in a good position to to get in front of the financial downturn and reduce ticket and concession prices.

Don't count on that.  Price might not rise or rise as much but seldom go down. Great work by management running the show.

#29

Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - April 15, 2026, 03:21:33 PM

need a 2nd line Center

It's gotta be the team's top priority this off-season.

[Winnipeg Football Club Posts $12.1 Million Operating Profit, Invests $8.4 Million in Capital Improvements at Princess Auto Stadium]

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Winnipeg Football Club Pos...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - April 15, 2026, 03:18:07 PM

Winnipeg Football Club Posts $12.1 Million Operating Profit, Invests $8.4 Million in Capital Improvements at Princess Auto Stadium

WINNIPEG, MB., April 15, 2026 – The Winnipeg Football Club today released its 2025 Annual Report, announcing an operating profit of $12.1 million and an $8.4 million investment in capital improvements at Princess Auto Stadium.

"We are extremely proud of our financial results for 2025, strengthened by a sold-out season that averaged more than 33,000 fans per game," said President & CEO Wade Miller. "These results are a testament to the continued support of our season ticket members, corporate partners, and fans. They are the reason this Club remains strong, on and off the field."

In 2021, the Club entered into an agreement with the Government of Manitoba and Triple B Stadium Inc. establishing a Capital Fund dedicated to long-term stadium maintenance and improvements. In 2025, the Club allocated $11.9 million to the Capital Fund and $1 million to its Operating Reserve, for total allocations of $12.9 million, equaling the Club's overall profit for the year.

Total operating revenue in 2025 reached $82.8 million, an increase of $28.1 million over the prior year, driven by the Club's hosting of the 112th Grey Cup and 2025 Grey Cup Festival. Operating expenses rose to $70.7 million, up from $47.7 million in 2024, an increase of $23.0 million, also attributable to hosting the Grey Cup.

Those strong results allowed the Club to move forward with significant upgrades. In 2025, $8.4 million was invested in stadium projects including a new players' lounge, HVAC remediation, additional contactless security screening devices, and concessions equipment to improve capacity and speed of service.

Looking ahead, the Club has just completed installation of two new high-resolution video boards at Princess Auto Stadium. "These new boards elevate the game-day atmosphere and enhance how our fans experience football at Princess Auto Stadium," said Miller. "The image quality is significantly better, and they integrate seamlessly with the ribbon boards we added last season. We are committed to continuing to invest in our stadium and improving the fan experience every year." Fans can also look forward to a redesign of the Rum Hut, loge seat replacement, a new food and beverage point-of-sale system, and a new BBQ stand serving smash burgers and other favourites.

"The Winnipeg Football Club has a strong history of financial stability," said Miller. "We are the financial stewards of Princess Auto Stadium, committed to the ongoing investment in capital maintenance and improvements to ensure it remains the best stadium in the CFL and delivers the best fan experience in the country."

As a non-profit they are in a good position to to get in front of the financial downturn and reduce ticket and concession prices.