Sports mogul Stan Kroenke becomes America's biggest private landowner in massive secret deal

Stan Kroenke, owner of the NFL's Los Angeles Rams, has made headlines by purchasing over 937,000 acres of ranchland in New Mexico, marking the largest private land sale in the U.S. in over a decade. This acquisition elevates him to the top of the nation's private landownership rankings, surpassing notable landowners like Ted Turner and John Malone. Kroenke's extensive land portfolio now includes significant holdings across the American West and Canada, further solidifying his status as a major player in both real estate and sports.