Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Asset Class

Private equity. Athlete-backed ventures. Billion-dollar deals. The sports industry isn’t just entertainment—it’s a high-stakes asset class. Front Office Sports breaks down the business moves shaping the future of sports.

Recent Articles

49ers Owner Arrested in Ohio

Jed York spent one day in jail.
The Delaware Life logo is seen on a web browser in this illustration taken on August 17, 2026.

Mark Walter Has Been Here Before. What Happens Next?

“There’s fraud here,” one expert tells FOS.


Buss Family Drama Won’t Stop Lakers Sale to Iger and Kushner

Sources say the deal is unaffected by the Buss family dispute.

Enhanced Games Parent Company Posts $62M Loss After Debut Event

Enhanced Groups is now focusing on supplements and smaller events.

Buss Family Drama Brewing After Reported Lakers Sale

Jeanie Buss is contradicting a report that her family will sell.

Mark Walter in Talks to Sell Chelsea Stake Amid Federal Probe

Walter agreed to sell the Lakers just last week.

In Sudden $12.5B Lakers Sale, Big Questions Remain

Why did Mark Walter flip the NBA’s crown jewel in 10 months?

Mar 26, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers owner and chairman Mark Walter walks on the field after the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.

‘Totally Nuts’: Mark Walter’s Lightning-Fast Lakers Flip

“It is the fastest flip I know of,” a sports economist tells FOS.

Varsity Brands

Varsity Brands CEO on PE Ownership and the Business of Cheer

Varsity includes a cheerleading business and an athletic apparel division.

Huddle in the Hamptons

Why Investors Want to Bring Athletes Into Ownership Groups

LeBron James and Tom Brady have ownership stakes in multiple sports teams.