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Ownership shifts reshape iconic sports teams as pro leagues expand and valuations surge in 2025

December 29, 2025

In 2025, significant ownership changes occurred among iconic sports teams, notably within the NBA and WNBA, as leagues expanded and valuations soared. The damage from Hurricane Milton forced the Tampa Bay Rays to temporarily relocate their home games, highlighting the ongoing shifts in sports management and infrastructure.

Ownership shifts reshape iconic sports teams as pro leagues expand and valuations surge in 2025

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Two major NBA franchises changed ownership in 2025.
The WNBA plans to add multiple expansion teams due to increasing popularity.
Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field, affecting the Rays' home games.
The Rays played at George M. Steinbrenner Field in 2025 as a temporary measure.
U. S. women's professional soccer showed significant growth, impacting the sports landscape.

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Ownership shifts reshape iconic sports teams as pro leagues expand and valuations surge in 2025

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Ownership shifts reshape iconic sports teams as pro leagues expand and valuations surge in 2025

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