Tom Gores, the Detroit Pistons' owner since 2011, has purchased a 27% stake in the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers, led by coach Jim Harbaugh.

Gores, who also owns the NBA's Detroit Pistons, bought the 24% share held by Dea Spanos Berberian, which includes 9% that is in a family trust that has a 36% stake in the team.

Tom Gores' purchase of a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers was approved by NFL team owners on Tuesday during the league's fall meetings in Atlanta.