Controversial pro sports owners, in photos

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling attends the game against the Utah Jazz at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on December 29, 2010.

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling (right) and wife Shelly Sterling react during the game against the Denver Nuggets at the Staples Center The Clippers defeated the Nuggets 106-93 in Los Angeles, CA on January 5, 2011.

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ on September 9, 2018.

Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan (left) and owner Daniel Snyder prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ on December 4, 2016.

New York Knicks executive chairman James Dolan eats popcorn as he sits court side during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on December 11, 2024.

New York Knicks executive chairman James Dolan sits court side during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on November 15, 2024.

New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner sits in the stands during a 1993 spring training game at West Palm Beach Municipal Stadium in West Palm Beach, FL on Mar 1993.

New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner signs autographs before their game with the Florida Marlins at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, FL on June 14, 1997.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones at training camp at the River Ridge Fields in Oxnard, CA on July 26, 2025.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones signs autographs before the game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on January 5, 2025.

Los Angeles Raiders owner Al Davis prior to the start of Super Bowl XVIII against the Washington Redskins at Tampa Stadium The Raiders defeated the Redskins 38-9 in Tampa, FL on January 22, 1984.

Oakland Raiders head coach Al Davis on the sideline with his team in FILE PHOT on Unknown date & location, USA.

1992: Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott. Marge 2

Cincinnati Reds manager Pete Rose talks with owner Marge Schott in the dugout at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, OH on Unknown date.

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown pictured July 21, 2025, at the team's annual media luncheon at Paycor Stadium.

Cincinnati Bengals team owner Mike Brown takes questions during the annual Cincinnati Bengals media day event at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, July 21, 2025.

Billionaire developer Donald Trump talks about his plans to convert the Alexander's department store property in Paramus into a 11 million square foot mall He is interviewed by Record staff at the Record offices in Hackensack, NJ in Hackensack, NJ on February 27, 1989.

Donald Trump in the stands with his wife Marla Trump celebrates during Super Bowl XXVI between the Washington Redskins and the Buffalo Bills at the Metrodome The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24 in Minneapolis, MN on January 26, 1992.

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt at press conference to announce the signing of center fielder Matt Kemp (not pictured) to an eight-year contract at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on November 18, 2011.

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt speaks at press conference to announce groundbreaking for exhibition game between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Mar 29, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA on February 27, 2008.

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver against the New Orleans Pelicans during game two of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on April 19, 2022.

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver reacts alongside guard Devin Booker (1) against the Milwaukee Bucks in game two of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix, Arizona on July 8, 2021.