TORONTO - One sports business expert thinks Rogers Communications Inc.'s landmark deal to acquire rival telecom BCE Inc.'s 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment could lead to better, but pricier, fan experiences.

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell’s 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $4.7 billion, giving it 75 per cent ownership of the sports conglomerate.

TORONTO - In buying out Bell's ownership share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Rogers Communication is going all-in.

Rogers Communications Inc. already owned 37.5 per cent of MLSE prior to Wednesday's agreement with Bell (BCE).

Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell's 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $4.7 billion, giving it 75 per cent ownership of the sports conglomerate.

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. is buying out Bell’s 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for $4.7 billion, giving it 75 per cent ownership of the sports conglomerate.

For over a decade, all of Toronto’s sport teams were owned by two telecommunications companies: Bell and Rogers. But that has changed with today's massive announcement.

Signs agreement to buy out Bell’s 37.5% ownership stake in MLSE

Rogers Communications Inc. will buy out BCE Inc.’s shares in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), becoming its majority owner.

TORONTO — One sports business expert thinks Rogers Communications Inc.’s landmark deal to acquire rival telecom BCE Inc.’s 37.5 per cent share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment could lead to better, but pricier, fan experiences.