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Forbes has named New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson the most influential woman in sports.
Benson was recognized for her leadership in globalizing the Saints brand and securing Super Bowl LIX for New Orleans.
She recently finalized a new lease deal to keep the Saints in the Caesars Superdome for at least another decade.
With a net worth of $7.9 billion, Benson is also one of the world's richest people, according to Forbes.
Gayle Benson, who owns the NFL New Orleans Saints and the NBA New Orleans Pelicans, has been named the most influential woman in sports by Forbes magazine.
Benson, who is also one of the world's richest people according to Forbes with a net worth of $7.9 billion, earned praise for her role in hosting Super Bowl LIX and for her lea