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FILE - RFK Stadium is visible from Air Force One as it takes off from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, as President Donald Trump flies to St. Louis to speak at a tax reform rally. The Washington Commanders say they are supporting efforts by the District of Columbia to get control of RFK Stadium site that used to be the home of the NFL team. A team spokesperson said Thursday, May 4, 2023, officials are communicating with stakeholders at the federal and local levels about the RFK site. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
NFL confirms no Commanders sale vote will take place at spring owners meetings next week

May. 18, 2023 04:30 PM EDT

FILE - Fans watch as the Washington Commanders face the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Landover, Md. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, April 13, 2023, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Commanders' record sale agreed to by Snyder family, Harris group that includes Magic Johnson

By Stephen Whyno May. 12, 2023 04:38 PM EDT

FILE - FedEx Field, home of the Washington Commanders NFL football team, is shown before the start of a football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Landover, Md. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, April 13, 2023, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Column: Make room, Frazee and Sterling, here comes Snyder

By Paul Newberry Apr. 14, 2023 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris speaks with members of the media during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Camden, N.J., Tuesday, May 14, 2019. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, April 13, 2023, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
What's next for sale of NFL's Washington Commanders?

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 14, 2023 01:43 PM EDT

FILE - Magic Johnson arrives at the premiere of "They Call Me Magic" on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, April 13, 2023, because the deal had not been announced. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Magic Johnson delivers another assist in Commanders purchase

By Greg Beacham Apr. 13, 2023 06:52 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Commanders' Dan Snyder poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, April 13, 2023, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Washington Commanders timeline under Dan Snyder

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 13, 2023 03:08 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, left, and his wife Tanya Snyder, listen to head coach Ron Rivera during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. A group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales that includes Magic Johnson has an agreement in principle to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder for a North American professional sports team record $6 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, April 13, 2023, because the deal had not been announced. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
AP sources: Snyder agrees to $6.05B sale of NFL's Commanders

By Rob Maaddi And Stephen Whyno Apr. 13, 2023 01:49 PM EDT

FILE - Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris speaks with members of the media during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Camden, N.J., Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Two people with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press a group led by Josh Harris and Mitchell Rales has submitted a fully financed bid for the NFL's Washington Commanders. The Harris/Rales group, which includes basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, is one of multiple bidders involved in the sale process .(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
AP sources: Two groups formally submit bids for Commanders

By Rob Maaddi And Stephen Whyno Mar. 28, 2023 01:00 PM EDT

Jeff Miller, NFL Executive Vice President, Communications, Public Affairs and Policy, speaks during a news conference at the NFL football meetings, Monday, March 27, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Dan Snyder's future a hot topic at NFL owners meetings

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 27, 2023 10:15 PM EDT

AP source: Steve Apostolopoulos joins bidding for Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 22, 2023 02:25 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos has joined the bidding for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, according to a person with knowledge of the...

FILE - Former NBA player Magic Johnson smiles before an MLS Cup soccer match Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Johnson has joined Josh Harris’ bid to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
AP source: Magic Johnson joins Harris' bid for Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 20, 2023 06:10 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Washington Commanders are denying the contents of a report about the team’s sale process and demands being made by owner Dan Snyder. The team in a statement late Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, said a story published hours earlier by The Washington Post is “simply untrue.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
AP source: NFL owners to discuss Snyder at upcoming meeting

By Rob Maaddi And Stephen Whyno Feb. 28, 2023 02:31 PM EST

FILE - The Washington Commanders football team's name and logo is seen at the NFL football team's facility in Ashburn, Va., Nov. 10, 2022. According to a report published Thursday, Dec. 8, by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform, the Washington Commanders created a “toxic work culture” for more than two decades, “ignoring and downplaying sexual misconduct” by men at the top levels of the organization. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
House report: Snyder had role in 'toxic' Commanders culture

Dec. 08, 2022 12:29 PM EST

A photograph taken using a drone shows Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium after owners the Glazer family announced they are considering selling the club as they "explore strategic alternatives", Manchester, England, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. On Tuesday, the same day the potential sale was annnounced it was also it was also confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo had left Manchester United by mutual consent. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Inflation or not, price of pro sports teams keeps going up

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 24, 2022 05:30 AM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is pressured by Houston Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins (96) as he looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Falcons, Commanders meet in matchup of mobile quarterbacks

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 05:59 PM EST

FILE- Washington Commanders helmets sit on the field during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. The congressional investigation of the NFL's Washington Commanders will end when Republicans take over early next year. U.S. House Committee for Oversight and Reform ranking Republican Rep. James Comer issued a statement Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, saying simply, ‘It’s over." (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Commanders settle with Md. over season-ticket holders' money

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 18, 2022 02:42 PM EST

FILE - District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine speaks during a news conference in Washington, on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. The Washington Commanders have been sued again by the District of Columbia, this time accused of scheming to cheat fans out of ticket money. D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, announced the filing of a lawsuit in civil court against the NFL team for the team's actions in taking season-ticket holder money and keeping it for its own purposes. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Commanders sued by DC for cheating fans out of ticket money

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 17, 2022 02:40 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera greet each other after an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia. The commanders won 32-21. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Commanders revel in spoiler role in 32-21 win over Eagles

By Dan Gelston Nov. 15, 2022 12:42 AM EST

FILE 0 Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. othing can slow the NFL’s popularity, but there are significant, unsavory off-field issues that are looming over the league as the season heads to the second half: multiple investigations of Commanders owner Daniel Snyder; the suspension and pending return of Browns QB Deshaun Watson; the lawsuit brought by Steelers assistant coach Brian Flores. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Snyder’s status, Watson’s ban, Flores’ lawsuit hang over NFL

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 10, 2022 02:23 PM EST

The Washington Commanders football team's name and logo is seen at the NFL football team's facility in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. The attorney general for the District of Columbia said Thursday his office is filing a civil consumer protection lawsuit against the Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Snyder, Commanders, NFL, Goodell sued by DC attorney general

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 10, 2022 01:28 PM EST