Mark Walter Sells Sparks, Shrinking Sports Empire Amidst Other Business Shifts

Mark Walter's extensive sports empire is continuing to contract with the recent decision to put the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks up for sale. This move follows other divestitures from his portfolio, though he retains ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cadillac Formula 1 team.

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