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Private equity in youth sports draws bipartisan scrutiny in Congress

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Members of Congress are sounding the alarm over private equity investment in youth sports, according to CNBC. Both Democrats and Republicans are worried that financial firms are consolidating youth leagues and prioritizing profits over community engagement and youth development. The trend raises questions about whether commercial incentives should be driving youth athletics.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/30/private-equity-youth-spor...

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