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Gayle Benson Named Most Powerful Woman in Sports

10/24/2025

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Forbes named Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, the most powerful woman in American sports.
In 2018, she became the only woman to own both an NFL and NBA franchise.
Her net worth is about $7.9 billion, and the combined value of her teams is about $8.35 billion.
Governor Jeff Landry praised her leadership, and she helped globalize the Saints brand while securing Super Bowl LIX.

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Forbes named Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, the most powerful woman in American sports.
In 2018, she became the only woman to own both an NFL and NBA franchise.
Her net worth is about $7.9 billion, and the combined value of her teams is about $8.35 billion.
Governor Jeff Landry praised her leadership, and she helped globalize the Saints brand while securing Super Bowl LIX.