The Boston Celtics, an NBA franchise, have been sold to William Chisholm, head of Symphony Technology Group, for a record-breaking $6.1 billion, as confirmed by the team's owners, Boston Basketball Partners LLC.
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The Boston Celtics were sold for $6.1 billion, setting a new record for the price of a US sports franchise.
The buyer is William Chisholm, who is the managing director and co-founder of Symphony Technology Group.
The sale was confirmed by Boston Basketball Partners LLC, the current owners of the Celtics.