When Private Equity Comes for Your Favorite Team
The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion signals a seismic shift in professional sports, where institutional investors — not passionate individuals — now drive team ownership, raising concerns about the future of fan loyalty, competitive integrity, and whether sports valuation
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