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- ↑ "Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils CEO Scott O'Neil resigns after 8 years leading HBSE". ESPN. June 30, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
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- ↑ "Greg Norman replaced as LIV Golf CEO". Reuters. January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
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