Report: Sixers Owners Harris, Blitzer Hope To 'Flip' Team, Own NFL London Team
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia 76ers ownership group might have something monumental up its sleeve.
According to Forbes.com, Sixers owners Joshua Harris and David Blitzer -- whom also own the NHL's New Jersey Devils -- are "gunning to own the first NFL team in London." The ownership group reportedly may look to sell its professional basketball team, as well.
"Their No. 1 goal is to get the NFL team in London," a source told Forbes.com. "They want to flip the Sixers anyway.''
Both Harris and Blitzer recently became investors in the Crystal Palace Football Club in London, as they reportedly get familiar with the landscape of the area before they bid on an NFL expansion team overseas.
The NFL plays select regular season games each year at Wembley Stadium in London and the Jacksonville Jaguars have participated since 2013. The Jags recently reached an agreement to continue to play in London through 2020 -- and according to Forbes -- they are the leaders to permanently relocate to London.
