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Sky add Laura Ricketts to ownership group

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Sky owner Michael Alter has brought in new investors, including Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts, to the franchise.

The Sky have added eight new investors, the majority women, to their ownership group, the team confirmed to the Sun-Times.

According to a report from Sportico, Sky owners sold a 10% share in the team to the new ownership group at an $85 million valuation which is the second highest in the league behind the Storm. New investors include Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts, Footlocker CEO Mary Dillon and former president and CEO of Time’s Up and current chief strategy and impact officer at the Obama Foundation Tina Tchen.