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New York Cosmos' Pele gestures during a press conference in New York, Sept. 29, 1977. After two decades competing against Real Madrid, Manchester United and Brazil, Lionel Messi will be going against the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA.(AP Photo/Ira Schwarz, File)

MLS hopes Messi will boost attendance, TV viewers and market share

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard responds to question from reporters during a news conference after a practice at the NFL football team's training facility Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Titans’ Kevin Byard leaving business of pay cut request to agent

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. (34) stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. Rodgers did not practice with his teammates Wednesday, June 7, 2023, two days after the team said it was aware of an NFL investigation into gambling allegations about one of its players. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) **FILE**

Colts keep Rodgers out of practice as NFL investigates gambling allegations

Associated Press

The Washington Commanders listen to head coach Ron Rivera, center, as the end of NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Commanders look to make up for lost practices after NFL punishment

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd answers questions during a news conference after the NFL football team's practice, June 1, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement to sign linebacker Leonard Floyd to a one-year contract in reuniting the edge rusher with Von Miller, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday, June 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) **FILE**

With Von Miller and new addition Leonard Floyd, Buffalo Bills stocking up on former Rams

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

This artists rendering provided by HOK show a conceptual design for the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL football team's "stadium of the future," unveiled Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (HOK/Jacksonville Jaguars via AP)

Jags unveil ‘stadium of future’ with covered seats, a proposal critical to team’s future

By Mark Long - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Denver. The Arizona Cardinals released five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Hopkins in a salary cap move Friday, May 26, 2023, after they failed to find a trading partner in the offseason. (AP Photo/Bart Young) **FILE**

Titans bringing in 3-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins for visit

By Teresa M. Walker - Associated Press

Josh Harris, managing partner of the Philadelphia 76ers, stands on the court prior to Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) ** FILE **

Josh Harris’ limited partners bring complexity to Commanders sale

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) catches a 1-yard touchdown pass ahead of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) ** FILE **

Colts player apologizes amid NFL probe into gambling violations

By Vaughn Cockayne - The Washington Times

NFL investigating Colts player for possible gambling, team says

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

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) **FILE**

Josh Harris to meet with NFL finance committee over Commanders sale

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin (3) makes a catch during NFL football practice in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

NFL expanding The Smart Heart Sports Coalition

Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus (10) works on field goals as Logan Cooke holds during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Former Broncos kicker Brandon McManus hoping for ‘equally great run’ with Jaguars

By Mark Long - Associated Press

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**

ESPN: Commanders have had best offseason in the NFL

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

DirecTV logos are seen on flyers in North Andover, Mass., Aug. 6, 2009. Newsmax is returning to DirecTV after a dispute between the parties saw the conservative network removed from the satellite carrier. The companies said Wednesday, March 22, 2023, that they have now reached a multi-year distribution deal that will see the Newsmax channel return to DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and U-verse starting Thursday, March 23. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) **FILE**

DirecTV inks deal to keep delivering ‘NFL Sunday Ticket’ to companies

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza walks on the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza was not present when an alleged gang rape of a minor occurred at an October 2021 party in San Diego nor was he visible in videos recovered after the incident, which led to a police investigation and a lawsuit by the woman who said she was attacked, according to witness testimony. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) **FILE**

Jets work out punter Matt Araiza after San Diego State investigation found no wrongdoing

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Roger Goodell: Josh Harris’ deal to buy Commanders will get to ‘place where it’ll be approved’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) adjusts his chin strap during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. The Bills are taking it slowly with safety Damar Hamlin, who is being held back from participating in the team’s first week of voluntary practices some five months after having a near-death experience on the field, coach Sean McDermott said on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, File)

Bills safety Damar Hamlin is present but not participating in 1st days of voluntary practices

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Fans tailgate outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers, Nov. 13, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL draft will be coming to Green Bay and historic Lambeau Field in 2025. NFL officials announced Monday, May 22, 2023, during the league’s spring meetings that the 2025 draft will take place in Green Bay. Activities will go on inside and around field and Titletown, the collection of shops and restaurants surrounding the stadium. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer) **FILE**

Green Bay to host NFL draft in 2025

Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy walks on the field after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7. NFL teams will be allowed to play an emergency quarterback from the inactive list if the first two are injured during a game, a rule change approved by league owners on Monday, May 22, 2023, that stemmed from San Francisco's depth-chart challenge in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) **FILE**

NFL approves limited flexible scheduling for Thursday night games

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press