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The Los Angeles Lakers are to be sold for a reported record-breaking $12.5bn , external (£9.3bn) - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise. Josh Kushner, the brother of US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared, and former Disney chief executive Bob Iger are buying the controlling interest in one of the world's most iconic sports teams. Walter bought his share, reportedly worth an estimated $10bn (£7.45bn), from the Buss family in a deal that was unanimously approved by the NBA Board of Governors in October 2025. Jaissle 'bit scared' how refs will take 'emotional' touchline style 40 balls, 80 runs - Seifert's sensational 52 minutes at the crease. European Championships: Day three schedule & BBC coverage Money problems and broken dreams - why is it so hard to run a cycling team?
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