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Rogers Closes $3.1 Billion Maple Leafs Sports Stake Acquisition, Keith Pelley to Return as Media Head
Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter
What happened
The Canadian cable TV and telco giant picked up the remaining 25 percent stake it did not already own to take full control of the company behind the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors pro sports teams.
Key facts
- The Canadian cable TV and telco giant picked up the remaining 25 percent stake it did not already own to take full control of the company behind the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors pro sports teams.
- Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:24:19 UTC.
Why it matters
Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.
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- Follow-on deals or casting announcements
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Rogers Closes $3.1 Billion Maple Leafs Sports Stake Acquisition, Keith Pelley to Return as Media Head
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