Complex sentence: On October 27,2009, Thomas S. Ricketts officially took over 95% ownership of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and 25% ownership of Comcast SportsNet Chicago, as part of a deal designed to help Tribune restructure.
Split into simpler sentences: On October 27,2009, Thomas S. Ricketts purchased a majority (95 percent) ownership of the Chicago Cubs. The sale also included Wrigley Field and a 25 percent ownership stake of Comcast SportsNet Chicago, as part of a deal designed to help Tribune restructure.