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Rogers' MLSE deal and its ever growing power
Last week, telecomms giant Rogers Communications became a majority owner of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, putting them at the helm of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors. The historic deal ensures a huge chunk of Canada’s sports star power is now all in Rogers’ hands.
Rogers To Become Majority Owner Of MLSE After $4.7B Buyout Of Bell
For over a decade, all of Toronto’s sport teams were owned by two telecommunications companies: Bell and Rogers. But that has changed with today's massive announcement.
Rogers shoots, Rogers scores: How the MLSE deal happened
The telecom launched a bold strategy of creating a single platform containing all of Toronto’s major pro sports franchises as the value of teams soar
Rogers' MLSE deal and its evergrowing power - Transcript
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What Rogers' Purchase of MLSE Will Mean for Raptors Fans
Despite Rogers' decision to buy out Bell's 37.5% stake in MLSE, the two telecommunication giants have agreed to keep their current division of television broadcast rights in place for the next 20 years.
Rogers becomes largest owner of MLSE, buys Bell's 37.5% share for C$4.7B
Rogers Communications this morning announced it has signed an agreement to buy Bell’s 37.5% ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for C$4.7B.
After Rogers’ MLSE deal, Leafs-Raptors-Jays IPO close to a slam dunk, say analysts
In the meantime, Larry Tanenbaum, who owns the other 25 per cent of MLSE through Kilmer, remains chair of the MLSE board, which has a second representative for Kilmer Group, Dale Lastman, a partner at law firm Goodmans LLP.
Rogers buys Bell’s MLSE stake for CAN$4.7bn
The Canadian telecommunications giant will become the controlling owner of the multi-team corporation with a 75% stake.
Ed Rogers positioned to have full reign over sports empire after MLSE deal
Ed Rogers will have achieved his desire of total power over MLSE if Rogers' deal to acquire Bell's 37.5% stake is completed.
Rogers Takes Control of Leafs, Raptors in $3.5 Billion Deal
Rogers Communications Inc. is buying BCE Inc.’s stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. for C$4.7 billion ($3.5 billion), giving the telecommunications firm control of Canada’s most valuable sports company.
Rogers secures grip on Toronto pro sports with $4.7B MLSE buyout
After its $4.7 billion buyout of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment from Bell, Rogers now controls all men's pro sports in Toronto, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, the Toronto Argonauts,
Rogers wins MLSE with no outside financing
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Legacy, financial opportunity likely motivated Rogers for MLSE takeover: experts
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Opinion: Rogers’ Majority Stake In MLSE Isn't Guaranteed To Do Favors For The Toronto Maple Leafs — Or Its Fans
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Opinion | Raptors mailbag: How will the Rogers takeover of MLSE impact Masai Ujiri?
In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith answers questions about the Rogers-MLSE deal, how the WNBA can keep succeeding, ...