Big media and sports deals soared in 2025, report finds

The majority stake of the Los Angeles Lakers was sold this year in a deal that valued the team at $10 billion. Star forward Lebron James (23) is pictured here. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) As the end of 2025 approaches, it is abundantly clear this has been a year hot with big media and sports deals. And it's a trend that should spill into the new year. Consulting firm PwC (formerly Price Waterhouse Coopers) on Tuesday released its annual outlook for deal activity in the media and telecommunications ...