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Inside billionaire Red McCombs’ incredible career before his death from getting Spurs into NBA to owning 400 businesses
LEGENDARY Texas businessman Red McCombs has died at the age of 95.
Formerly the owner of the San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Vikings, McCombs’s passing was announced on Monday.
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His family said in a statement: “Red was a visionary entrepreneur who touched many lives and impacted our community in immeasurable ways.
“But to us he was always, first and foremost, ‘Dad’ or ‘Poppop.’
“We mourn the loss of a Texas icon.”
McCombs’ wife, Charline, sadly passed away in 2019.
The couple had three children, Lynda McCombs, Marsha Shields, and Connie McNab, eight grandchildren, and 11 grandchildren.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver later responded to the news of McComb’s passing, calling him “an innovator and savvy entrepreneur,” per KSAT.
He said: “Red McCombs brought the Spurs to San Antonio and was a driving force in creating the modern NBA.
“He was an innovator and savvy entrepreneur who never shied away from taking risks.
“We mourn Red’s passing and send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and the Spurs organization.”
According to McCombs Enterprises, McCombs had over 400 businesses during his lifetime.
These included numerous automotive dealerships under the Red McCombs Automotive brand, an oil and gas company called McCombs Energy, and Clear Channel Communications – now known as iHeartCommunications, Inc.
But for many, he will forever be remembered for his impact on the sporting world.
After purchasing the ABA’s Dallas Chaparrals, he moved them to San Antonio for the 1973-74 season, per ESPN.
Speaking to the Houston Chronicle, Spurs legend and NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin said McCombs’ “impact” on the city of San Antonio was “unbelievable.”
“We always say, ‘Everything Red touches turns to gold.’ It’s a reality. His vision for this city, his vision for the Spurs.
“We named them (the Spurs) after the city (Spur, Texas) he grew up in. So that tells you a lot about his influence on the Spurs.”
Described by ESPN as “instrumental in getting the Spurs into the NBA as part of the ABA-NBA merger in 1976,” McCombs later sold his stake in the team in 1982.
A three-year stint as the owner of the Denver Nuggets followed before he repurchased his stake in the Spurs in 1986.
Two years later, he purchased the remainder of the Spurs.
Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich also paid tribute to his “good friend and mentor,” saying: “Red was a true icon. A Texas legend.
“It’s impossible to overstate the impact he had on the City of San Antonio. Perhaps, his most impressive trait was his commitment to community.
“Red and Charline impacted tens of thousands of lives, here in San Antonio and across Texas.
“From multimillion dollar donations to flying a stranded Little League team back to San Antonio, the McCombs family has always put community first.
“To me, most of all, he was a good friend and mentor.”
Fast-forward to 1993 and he departed San Antonio once more, moving into NFL ownership in 1998.
Seven years on, he flipped his $246million purchase for $600million.
Described by the Vikings in a statement as a man who “embodied his famous ‘Purple Pride’ phrase,” McCombs was also a supporter of the University of Texas Longhorns.
Mack Brown, who coached UT from 1998-2013, tweeted: “Saddened to hear that Red McCombs has passed away. He was a giant of a man and a dear friend.
“My life is so much better for having known him and he will definitely be missed. Sending our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.”
A multi-million dollar donor to UT, per KXAN, their School of Business, softball field, and a section of the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium’s north end-zone all bear his name.
And his name will also live on in the racing world.
An investor in Austin’s Circuit of the Americas – home of the U.S. Grand Prix – the first corner was previously named in his honor.
Racing legend Mario Andretti tweeted: “Race fans will be forever grateful for Red McCombs, the visionary investor who helped fund the internationally famous race track Circuit of the Americas.
“A wonderful friend to motorsports and certainly a friend of mine. RIP Red.”
According to Forbes, McCombs had a staggering net worth of $1.7billion at the time of his passing.
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Tottenham vs Man City: Spurs host Haaland and Co without Conte on touchline in crucial clash – stream, TV, odds
TOTTENHAM have been haunted by the ghost of Manchester City for all of… well, two weeks.
Just a fortnight ago, Spurs stormed to a shock 2-0 lead away to Pep Guardiola’s side.
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But a remarkable second-half comeback saw City score FOUR times to run out 4-2 winners and leave Antonio Conte stunned.
City can go to just TWO points behind league leaders Arsenal with a win.
Spurs sit fifth, four points behind Newcastle United, but will have played a game more.
So already Conte is approaching ‘must-win’ territory and while even a point against City would feel like a win, the Italian boss knows he can’t afford to watch his side drop too many more points.
Unfortunately for him, he’s likely to miss the game after undergoing surgery to remove his gallbladder earlier this week.
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The second-half of the season starts now with the transfer window slamming shut.
Man City brought in midfielder Maximo Perrone from Velez Sarsfield, but it was the departure of Joao Cancelo that was the real shock of their transfer dealings.
Tottenham, on the other hand, only strengthened their squad – bringing in Arnaut Danjuma and Pedro Porro after allowing a spate of squad players to leave.
So with plenty to play for, who will come out on top in North London?
What is their form like?
Tottenham: In a word: Mixed.
Spurs have progressed to the FA Cup fifth round with wins over Portsmouth and Preston.
And they’ve beaten Crystal Palace 4-0 and high-flying Fulham 1-0 since the turn of the year.
But big losses against Man City and Arsenal have hurt them.
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The Etihad giants have also reached the fifth round of the FA Cup with wins over Arsenal and Chelsea.
Thumped Wolves and Spurs in the league but also lost to rivals Manchester United 2-1 to heavily dent their title hopes.
What is the team news?
Tottenham: Richarlison, Lucas Moura and Pape Matar Sarr are all in contention for the match following recent injuries.
Pedro Porro could be thrown in at the deep end after his deadline day transfer and may start at right-wing-back.
Man City: Phil Foden and John Stones are doubts following injury.
Otherwise, it’s a fully-fit squad for Guardiola to choose from with Perrone the only new arrival – although he’s unlikely to start.
Star men
Tottenham: Harry Kane. In a match of such magnitude, it simply has to be the England striker.
City are almost unstoppable in attack, so Spurs may have to fight fire with fire.
And what better way to do that than with Kane – the man most-likely to finally break Alan Shearer’s Premier League goals record.
Man City: Erling Haaland. Who else?
While Kane may be heir to Shearer’s throne, if Haaland stays in England long enough, he’s almost certain to go one better and shatter the all-time record.
Guardiola is able to rest Haaland from time to time thanks to Julian Alvarez’s superb form.
But make no mistake, the Norwegian ex-Borussia Dortmund star is the main man – and the one opponents fear most.
What have the managers said?
Antonio Conte recently underwent surgery to remove his gallbladder and may miss the game.
The Italian has not spoken since his shock diagnosis on Wednesday.
But assistant Cristian Stellini said: “We don’t know yet when he is coming back.
“The surgery was good. He’s recovering well at home. We have two days before the game and anything can happen.
“The decision will be made tomorrow. We are ready to do everything and probably the doctor who did the surgery will have to decide for him. We have 48 hours to decide.
“I think nobody here can keep him calm.
“He’s an intelligent man. He knows what happened. The surgery is not the worst but it’s still surgery and he knows he has to be careful.”
Pep Guardiola revealed John Stones is absent for up to a month, but hinted Phil Foden could make the squad.
He also touched on the Kane vs Haaland battle, saying: “We’re extremely happy with Erling, I think Spurs are extremely happy with Kane.
“What an exceptional player Harry is and the quality of his goals. I think Kane proves that titles don’t mean anything. He remains one of the best strikers I’ve seen in my life.
“They’re happy to have him. We’re happy to have a young player like Erling, who will hopefully play for us for many years.”
What are the odds?
- Tottenham – 7/2
- Draw – 31/10
- Man City 3/4
*Odds courtesy of Betfair and correct at time of publication.
When is Tottenham vs Man City?
Tottenham’s home clash against City will take place on Sunday, February 5.
The match will get underway from 4.30pm GMT as part of Sky Sports’ Super Sunday coverage.
The game will be held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
Tottenham vs Man City will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football.
You can live stream the action from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
SunSport prediction
Tottenham 1 Man City 2
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Tesla Megapack battery fire spurs shelter-in-place warning in California
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A Tesla Megapack battery caught fire this morning at the local utility company PG&E’s Elkhorn Battery Storage facility in Monterey County, California, as reported by local news stations KSBW Action News 8 and KRON4.
Now there’s an alert from Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, North County Fire Protection District, and Pacific Gas & Electric issuing a shelter-in-place advisory for nearby areas, complete with an interactive map showing which areas are affected and road closures. Residents are asked to shut all windows and turn off ventilation systems due to the ongoing hazardous waste material incident caused by the Tesla Megapack fire.
The fire started at around 1:30AM this morning, according to PG&E’s operations comm manager, Jeff Smith….