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When news broke on Thursday evening that Liberty Media were on course to take over Formula One in a deal said to be worth ￡6.4 billion, those of us who have been around for a couple of years felt a resounding sense of deja vu.At the 2014 Belgian Grand Prix, John Malone was named as a possible purchaser of the sport, either through Liberty Global (a sister company of Liberty Media) or via Discovery Communications -- Malone has sizeable stakes in both businesses.Malones Liberty Global, which Forbes describes as a cable and telecom giant, was named as a possible purchaser, I wrote two years ago, as was Discovery Communications, in which Malone has a sizeable stake. Both Liberty Global and Discovery Communications are named as prospective buyers of LBHIs [Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc] 15 percent, making it all but certain that Malone will have a degree of influence over Formula One sooner rather than later.But August 2014 was not the first time Malone appeared as a possible purchaser of the sport -- in February of that year ESPN ran an in-depth look at Malones business interests and connections with a view to a possible F1 takeover later that year.From that February 2014 piece: In the world of the super-rich, everyones connected. And John Malone, the American media mogul currently said to be interested in acquiring CVC Capital Partners stake in Formula One, is no exception.While CEO of Tele-Communications Inc (TCI), Malone worked with one Leo Hindery, currently promoter of the forthcoming - eventually - New Jersey Grand Prix. And over the decades spent doing deals in the world of cable television Malone was often at loggerheads with Rupert Murdoch, a fellow TV mogul who has harboured ambitions of F1 ownership.In 2005, Malone bought a 32 percent stake in News Corp - half of which were voting shares - in what was a hostile but legal move that eventually saw Malone and Murdoch trade the News Corp shares for the DirecTV satellite network in a tax-free deal. It was a loss of face for Murdoch, who had spent six years fighting to acquire DirecTV.As a businessman, Malone sounds like the kind of man Bernie Ecclestone would approve of. Both men found the lure of profits and negotiations alluring from an early age, earning money while their peers were otherwise occupied with the whimsy of childhood. Both men are responsible for growing businesses they did not create while negotiating the sort of contracts that led to untold riches both personal and corporate. Both have an aversion to tax.For the past two-and-a-half years, Malone has kept an eye on Formula One and on the potential opportunities the sport can afford him for both profit and content for the impressive network infrastructure his company currently controls. But he has not been disengaged from the world of motorsport either -- Liberty Global bought a majority shareholding in Formula E in March 2015.Malones approach with Formula One is said to be a two-part process, with Liberty Media aiming to acquire an initial minority stake in the sport before gaining overall control with a later-dated purchase.There are reports -- via Skys Mark Kleinman, who originally broke the story -- that Chase Carey, a former DirecTV and News Corporation executive, is being lined up for the eventual Chairman role. Given the notoriously fractured relationship between Malone and News Corps Rupert Murdoch, it would appear that the selection of Carey as a future F1 boss has been made with the deliberate intention of upsetting Malones boardroom nemesis.In a 2008 profile called The Best of Enemies Vanity Fair magazine wrote of the pair: the Murdoch-Malone relationship is among the most internecine in business history. It is a testament to the indomitableness of these two men, if not to the entire human spirit, that Malone and Murdoch are still standing and in relative good humour after their struggles.Which begs the question -- does Malone want F1 for its potential profitability and content delivery, or is this just the latest move in a multi-decade power play between two international media moguls? China Jerseys .H. -- Matt Kenseth made it 2 for 2 in the Chase, holding off teammate Kyle Busch to win Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. China Jerseys Replica . 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DALLAS -- The wait is over for Tim Jankovich to be SMUs head coach.SMU formally named Jankovich as head coach Monday, three days after Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown abruptly resigned.Im still sad and a little bit emotional about it, but at the same time, incredibly excited about the opportunity here for me and my staff, Jankovich said Monday night. That part is awfully exciting, and (Im) feeling all those emotions that you expect.Jankovich had been associate coach and head-coach-in-waiting for the Mustangs since he came to SMU with Brown in 2012. Jankovich was head coach at Illinois State the five seasons before that, and previously head coach at North Texas.At the same time, the dynamics are different because I just worked alongside a guy for four years that throughout my coaching career I put at the very top of coaches of our time, he said. Ive formed a very good relationship with him.Browns initial five-year deal went through next season, but he resigned Friday after turning down an offer from SMU to extend his contract through 2020.The Mustangs made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1993 under Brown, and won at least 25 games each of the past three seasons. They were 25-5 last season, but banned from postseason play because of NCAA sanctions.While the 75-year-old Brown had made occasional comments that he might leave, Jankovich said he honestly didnt think it would happen so soon.It was a little surprise to me. I dont want to say a great shock, Jankovich said. I guess when it was final, it was surprising to me.The 57-year-old Jankovich was 104-64 at Illinois State from 2007-12 after serving as an assistant coach for Bill Self, at Illinois (2002-03) and Kansas (2003-07). He was 53-57 as head coach at North Texas from 1993-997, and has also been an assistant at Vanderbilt, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Texas and Kansas State.ddddddddddddWere thankful for Coach Browns efforts here at SMU to rebuild our mens basketball program and bring the magic back to Moody, SMU President R. Gerald Turner said. That said, I believe Coach Jankovich can continue to build upon that success and keep us on that upward trajectory. His experience at SMU has allowed him to build trust and relationships with our student-athletes as well as our campus and local communities, which will give him a head start as he takes over our program.While Nic Moore, Markus Kennedy and Jordan Tolbert were seniors last season, eight players are returning. There are also three incoming freshmen and a transfer from Arkansas who will have to sit out this season.When Brown was suspended for the first nine games last season because of NCAA sanctions, Jankovich filled in as head coach and the Mustangs won all of those games. Jankovich believes that stretch will help now, especially with the current players who had a chance to play with him in control for just more than a month.Not that Im glad that that happened, but it is a little bit of a blessing because I think it just makes in their mind, theres a lot less doubt of whats to come, Jankovich said. So I think that actually helps the transition, gives them a much better idea.Jankovich has also told the players that he knows they care about Brown, just like he does, and that its not something that you get over in five minutes. ... So were talking about that. I dont want to ignore that like you just flipped a page and nothing happened. ' ' '