The Business of Sports: A Closer Look at Rogers' $4. 35B Deal Rogers Communications Inc. 's announcement that it will purchase the remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) for a staggering $4.
35 billion has sent shockwaves through the Canadian sports and business communities. This deal appears to be another example of corporate consolidation, where a large entity gains control over an industry player.
However, upon closer examination, one discovers a complex web of interests and implications that warrant scrutiny.