Larry Ellison

Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly, left, and New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton are hardly easy decisions to take over the San Francisco 49ers.

Kelly, Payton come with baggage

If you’ve read imaginative ramblings that Larry Ellison will swoop in from…

 

AP source: Bermuda to host 2017 America's Cup

The tax haven of Bermuda has been picked over San Diego to…

 

AP Photo/Eric Risberg

Larry Ellison gives up Oracle CEO role, becomes chairman

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is ending his 37-year reign as CEO of…

 

Ben Margot/2013 AP file photoFive challengers signed up for the America’s Cup

Five challengers sign up for next America’s Cup

Only five challengers have signed up for the chance to take on…

Ben Margot/2013 AP file photoFive challengers signed up for the America’s Cup
Ben Margot/AP file photoLarry Ellison is reportedly in talks to purchase the LA Clippers.

Larry Ellison reportedly in talks with Oprah to buy LA Clippers

According to an ESPN report, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison is considering a…

Ben Margot/AP file photoLarry Ellison is reportedly in talks to purchase the LA Clippers.
Ben Margot/AP file photoIn a book excerpt

Ellison favors Hawaii for next America's Cup

SAN DIEGO -- Software billionaire Larry Ellison says in a book excerpt…

Ben Margot/AP file photoIn a book excerpt

S.F. can vastly improve direction of next America’s Cup if city wins bid

About halfway through the 34th America's Cup finals this past summer, Oracle…

Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesOracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill in action against Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Dean Barker during race 19 of the America's Cup Finals on September 25

S.F. makes pitch to host the America's Cup races in 2017

San Francisco isn't done with the America's Cup. With the Champagne that…

Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesOracle Team USA skippered by James Spithill in action against Emirates Team New Zealand skippered by Dean Barker during race 19 of the America's Cup Finals on September 25
AP Photo/Ben MargotOracle CEO Larry Ellison

Australian yacht club first to challenge champs

Australian wine magnate Bob Oatley’s Hamilton Island Yacht Club has been confirmed…

AP Photo/Ben MargotOracle CEO Larry Ellison
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images file photoAs memories of Oracle Team USA's victory at the America's Cup

Economic impact of America's Cup a dicey estimation

Before the decks of victorious Oracle Team USA's America's Cup catamaran had…

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images file photoAs memories of Oracle Team USA's victory at the America's Cup
Evan DuCharme/Special to The S.F. ExaminerCEO Larry Ellison failed to show up for his annual Oracle OpenWorld speech Tuesday afternoon.

Ellison picks sea over summit

About 60,000 people have come from all over the world to attend…

Evan DuCharme/Special to The S.F. ExaminerCEO Larry Ellison failed to show up for his annual Oracle OpenWorld speech Tuesday afternoon.
Evan DuCharme/Special to The S.F. ExaminerStudents attend a Hack Reactor session in downtown San Francisco on a recent afternoon. The coding school accepts one student for every 30 applicants.

America's Cup fan base full of Kiwis

With the America's Cup's days numbered, the controversial sailing competition could very…

Evan DuCharme/Special to The S.F. ExaminerStudents attend a Hack Reactor session in downtown San Francisco on a recent afternoon. The coding school accepts one student for every 30 applicants.
Mike Koozmin/The S.F. ExaminerJason Kellerman at his poker company office

The trickle-down technology of the America's Cup

Oracle Corp. software titan Larry Ellison's decision to race the 34th America's…

Mike Koozmin/The S.F. ExaminerJason Kellerman at his poker company office
Marcio Jose Sanchez/2013 AP file photoSan Francisco Bay offered a spectacular backdrop for the America's Cup in 2013

Cheating scandal threatens Oracle's America's Cup defense

After years of preparation and countless controversies, software mogul Larry Ellison's Oracle…

Marcio Jose Sanchez/2013 AP file photoSan Francisco Bay offered a spectacular backdrop for the America's Cup in 2013
Tony Avelar / The Christian Science Monitor via Getty ImagesPassengers exits a Caltrain commuter train during the morning commute

Larry Ellison says Google's Larry Page acted 'evil'

Google's informal motto is "don't be evil," but outspoken Silicon Valley billionaire…

Tony Avelar / The Christian Science Monitor via Getty ImagesPassengers exits a Caltrain commuter train during the morning commute
AP Photo/Eric RisbergOracle CEO Larry Ellison watches Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Challenge of Italy during their America's Cup challenger series sailing race Tuesday

New Zealand Cup boss accuses Oracle of cheating

The head of America's Cup challenger Emirates Team New Zealand accused defending…

AP Photo/Eric RisbergOracle CEO Larry Ellison watches Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Challenge of Italy during their America's Cup challenger series sailing race Tuesday
Evan DuCharme/Special to The S.F. ExaminerStudents attend a Hack Reactor session in downtown San Francisco on a recent afternoon. The coding school accepts one student for every 30 applicants.

America's Cup festivities get underway in San Francisco

Let the races begin. The 34th America's Cup officially started Thursday with…

Evan DuCharme/Special to The S.F. ExaminerStudents attend a Hack Reactor session in downtown San Francisco on a recent afternoon. The coding school accepts one student for every 30 applicants.
AP Photo/Noah BergerThe Artemis Racing AC72 catamaran

Artemis Racing to miss early America's Cup races

Artemis Racing will continue with its challenge for the America's Cup, although…

AP Photo/Noah BergerThe Artemis Racing AC72 catamaran
Associated PressThe death of Andrew Simpson raises fears about catamaran safety during America's Cup.

Critics question new America’s Cup boats after fatal capsizing

The death of Olympic gold medalist Andrew Simpson, who was trapped underwater…

Associated PressThe death of Andrew Simpson raises fears about catamaran safety during America's Cup.
AP File PhotoOracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison bought a small Hawaii airline Tuesday

Oracle's Larry Ellison buys small Hawaii airline

HONOLULU (AP) — Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison bought a small Hawaii…

AP File PhotoOracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison bought a small Hawaii airline Tuesday