Every team has its own valuation. Some are owned by individuals, others are owned by consortia of one or more of the following: fans or private equity. Famously, the Green Bay Packers are the only publicly owned NFL Team.
Additionally, Public Private Partnership between teams, cities, and states often partner to revitalize stadiums.
Examples of firms that own sports teams, not an exhaustive list just a starting point. Going to these individual websites and going through reports or research tabs can help. If you are interested in researching private equity firm performance, reach out to the librarian.
Every league has different rules on how much of a stake can be owned by a firm. For example, private equity firms can only own up to 10% of an NFL team while other major leagues allow more.
Financial Data for Nonprofits from IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ. Don't forget that nonprofits are tax exempt.
Thought leadership comes from the Big 3 consulting firms that publish reports on trends in private equity, it's worth going to their websites to explore.
