Khosla Family Ownership Group Agrees to Acquire Seattle Seahawks from Paul G. Allen Estate

Arctos Agrees to Acquire 10% Stake in Atlanta Falcons at $10.6 Billion Valuation

August 24, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Arctos has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons in a deal that values the franchise at approximately $10.6 billion, according to CNBC sources. The investment is expected to occur over the next 18 months in two tranches and remains subject to approval by NFL ownership.

Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner Acquire Los Angeles Lakers From Mark Walter

August 14, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Bob Iger (former Disney CEO) and Joshua Kushner (Thrive Capital founder) acquired majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter, valuing the NBA franchise at $12.5 billion. The transaction follows Walter’s earlier controlling stake purchase in October 2025 at a $10 billion valuation.

José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones to Buy San Diego Padres for $3.9 Billion

April 17, 2026

Media & Entertainment

José E. Feliciano and his wife and business partner Kwanza Jones have reached an MLB-record agreement to purchase the San Diego Padres for $3.9 billion. MLB owners unanimously approved the sale, though the transaction was still described as contingent on official closing in the coming weeks.

Blue Owl Capital and the Chaifetz Group Invest in Acquisition of Portland Trail Blazers

March 31, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Marc Zahr and the Chaifetz Group were represented by Katten in a transaction in which a buyer group acquired the Portland Trail Blazers, ending the team’s controlling ownership by the estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Marc Zahr is a co-president of Blue Owl Capital, and the Chaifetz Group is described as a single-family office private investment firm.

The Sports Group Endeavors Acquires Las Vegas Action Franchise from Grass League

December 1, 2025

Media & Entertainment

The Sports Group Endeavors, together with an ownership group led by SG Ellison, AQ Shipley, Brandon Stein, and Mark King, purchased the new Las Vegas Action franchise from the Grass League for $1 million. The acquisition marks the Grass League's continued U.S. expansion into major sports markets and positions the Las Vegas Action to capitalize on media, sponsorship, and live-event opportunities.

Seattle Sounders Ownership and Carlyle Acquire Seattle Reign FC

June 17, 2024

Media & Entertainment

The ownership group of Seattle Sounders FC partnered with global investment firm Carlyle to purchase Seattle Reign FC from OL Groupe, completing the acquisition in June 2024 for reported consideration of about $58 million. The deal brings the NWSL club under local Sounders ownership with Carlyle providing investment and board representation, and positions the club for commercial and competitive growth while keeping it rooted in the Pacific Northwest.