{
  "id": 2483347,
  "title": "Dodgers president shuts down sale rumors after Mark Walter’s $12.5B Lakers deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/dodgers-president-shuts-down-sale-rumors-after-mark-walters-12-5b",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T02:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/21/dodgers-president-shuts-down-sale-rumors-after-mark-walters-12-5b-lakers-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Dodgers president Stan Kasten addressed rumors of a potential sale of the team amidst billionaire owner Mark Walter's acquisition of the Lakers for a record-breaking $12.5 billion. Kasten firmly stated, \"The Dodgers are not being sold. They’re not for sale. There’s no process that has been started to sell it, period.\" Walter, who bought a controlling stake in the Lakers last year, spoke highly of the Dodgers, emphasizing their significance to him. Kasten added that Walter's focus remains on winning and providing an exceptional experience for fans, and that he expects this approach to continue.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Dodgers president shuts down sale rumors after Mark Walter’s $12.5B Lakers deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/dodgers-president-shuts-down-sale-rumors-after-mark-walters-12-5b-2485965",
        "published": "2026-08-22T02:53:01.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}