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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)
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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)
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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 - 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)
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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

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Feb. 1 1913 — Jim Thorpe, star of the 1912 Olympics, signs to play baseball with the New York Giants. 1914 — The Chicago White Sox and...

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Jan. 30 1926 — The major league rules committee mandates that pitchers must have access to a rosin bag. 1971 — UCLA starts its 88-game...

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FILE - In this June 15, 2008, file photo taken by Lenny Ignelzi, Tiger Woods reacting after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th green, forcing a playoff against Rocco Mediate during the fourth round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Ignelzi, whose knack for being in the right place at the right time produced breathtaking images of Hall of Fame sports figures, life along the U.S.-Mexico border, devastating wildfires and numerous other major news events over nearly four decades as a photographer for The Associated Press in San Diego, has died. He was 74. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)
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FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. He said Sunday, March 13, 2022, he is returning to the Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates with his family after winning the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts as he leaves the field after the team lost to the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
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AP Sportlight

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