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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)
Magic Johnson delivers another assist in Commanders purchase

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

Empty seats are seen inside CityPark Stadium, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in St. Louis. When season tickets sales began for Major League Soccer's newest team, St. Louis City SC leaders figured they'd be a hot ticket in a city with a deep love for the sport. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Longtime soccer hotbed St. Louis finally gets MLS team

By Jim Salter Feb. 23, 2023 11:52 AM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy, left, and Dee Haslam look on during the NFL football team's training camp, on July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam are in talks to buy a minority stake in the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Haslams, who have explored interest in buying other pro teams in the past, are interested in the 25% share currently held by Marc Lasry, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)
AP Source: Browns owners seeking share of NBA's Bucks

By Tom Withers Feb. 10, 2023 05:08 PM EST

A note saying 'thank you for the memories" is shown in a bouquet of flowers placed outside Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Charlotte FC soccer player Anton Walkes died from injuries he sustained in a boat crash off the coast of Miami, authorities said Thursday. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
AP source: Panthers postpone interviews after Walkes' death

By Steve Reed Jan. 20, 2023 06:42 PM EST

Steam from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' breath is seen during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs QB Mahomes joins ownership group for NWSL team

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 10, 2023 03:40 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) is hauled down by Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Many Raiders responsible for late-game meltdown vs. Rams

By Mark Anderson Dec. 09, 2022 06:55 PM EST