
Boston Celtics sold for $6.1 billion, setting North American sports franchise record
The Boston Celtics have been sold for a record $6.1 billion valuation, a person with knowledge of the transaction confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly until the deal was announced by the team. H. Irving Grousbeck and his son Wyc Grousbeck, who were the majority owners…