Nick Saban Acquires Stake in Nashville Predators

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban has acquired a minority stake in the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators, marking his entry into professional sports ownership. The team announced the investment on Tuesday, made through Dream Sports Ventures LLC, a company controlled by Saban and his business partner Joe Agresti.

Saban, who retired from coaching after the 2023 season, expressed enthusiasm for the move in a statement released by the Predators. "Although I am now retired as a coach, I still possess a competitive nature and a great passion for sports," he said. "Being involved in a sports team in Nashville has always been a goal, and the opportunity to partner in the Predators with a class act like Bill Haslam created the perfect scenario for us. The Preds are a great organization with a fantastic brand, and we are excited to be part of the future success of the franchise."

The investment adds Saban and Agresti to an ownership group that includes season-ticket holders and Nashville-area residents. Predators chairman and majority owner Bill Haslam welcomed the newcomers. "I am really looking forward to having coach Nick Saban and Joe Agresti as a part of our...