The Qatar Investment Authority is buying a passive minority stake in Washington Wizards and Capitals parent Monumental Sports & Entertainment, according to multiple people familiar with the details. It marks the first time a sovereign fund has invested in major U.S. team sports.


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your@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 3y
Oil money is flooding the entertainment industries.
Lootboblin@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
We've seen this sportswashing already in football/soccer, F1, WWE, PGA and now even NHL and NBA. Who's next? Disgusting.