The recent sale of the Los Angeles Lakers has ripple effects beyond basketball—it’s a win for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Since the Lakers' valuation sets a benchmark for major sports franchises, experts believe the Cowboys' worth just got a bump, too.

Editor’s Note: Big sports team sales don’t just affect the buyers and sellers—they reset the market for everyone. When a legendary team like the Lakers sells high, owners like Jones see their own franchises gain value by association. For fans, it’s a reminder that pro sports are as much about big-money deals as they are about the games.

Lakers icon Magic Johnson didn’t hold back his excitement about the team’s $10 billion sale, joking that once the rival Celtics went for $6 billion, the Lakers’ price tag was a no-brainer. The deal marks one of the biggest in sports history, and Magic’s playful confidence underscores just how massive the Lakers’ brand—and NBA valuations—have become.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another team sale—it’s a snapshot of how elite sports franchises have turned into ultra-lucrative assets. Magic’s quip isn’t just trash talk; it reflects the Lakers’ cultural clout and the soaring value of marquee NBA teams. For fans, it’s a reminder that the business of basketball is playing in a whole new league.

FIFA's Club World Cup is struggling to draw crowds, with stadiums embarrassingly half-empty. The issue isn’t just expensive tickets—though that’s part of it—but also a lack of buzz, weak marketing, and a fundamental misunderstanding of what American soccer fans actually care about.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about bad turnout—it’s a warning sign for FIFA’s global ambitions. If even a major tournament can’t fill seats in a market like the U.S., where soccer is growing, it raises questions about how well these events are planned and who they’re really for. Fans might be getting priced out, or worse, just not seeing the point.