Neil Leibman exits Texas Rangers chairman role to pursue new business opportunities | National Sports

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Neil Leibman stepped down Monday from his role with the Texas Rangers as chairman of the company that oversees local television broadcasts of games, and the MLB team’s sports and entertainment group.

The Rangers said Leibman, part of the ownership group that bought the team in 2010, left his position with the club to focus on other business opportunities.

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