Big media and sports deals soared in 2025, report finds

Group 1: Major Transactions - The majority stake of the Los Angeles Lakers was sold this year, valuing the team at $10 billion [1] - Several notable deals have occurred this year, indicating a trend in the sports and media sectors [3] Group 2: Industry Trends - PwC reported a significant increase in deal activity within the media and telecommunications industry, with a 61% rise in deal value in the second half of the year compared to the last six months of 2024 [2] - The streaming market is shifting towards scale and sustainability, as highlighted by Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros., marking the end of the stand-alone platform era [3]