UPDATE3:14 PM PT — Magic Johnson says he’s absolutely fired up to be the new co-owner of the Commanders …calling it “truly the biggest achievement in my business career.””I am currently living in an answered prayer,” the NBA legend tweeted after the sale officially went through.”Since beginning my journey as an athlete and now businessman and team owner, it’s all been a dream that has come full circle.””I grew up playing football as a kid, I’m a huge NFL fan, and I watch games every week.Now, I get to co-own a storied franchise, the Washington Commanders.”The NFL has just approved the sale of the Washington Commanders …meaning Dan Snyder’s polarizing run as a league owner is now officially over.Roger Goodell said all of The Shield’s teams unanimously rubber-stamped the deal on Thursday afternoon …
making Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris, as well his partners, Magic Johnson and David Blitzer, D.C.’s new honchos.”Congratulations to Josh Harris and his impressive group of partners,” Goodell said in announcing the move.”Josh will be a great addition to the NFL.He has a remarkable record in business, sports, and in his communities.” More from this section ‘It’s really exciting’: Sarah, Duchess of York sees her cancer as ‘an enormous friend’ Creed are reuniting for first show in over 10 years Police Execute Search Warrant in Tupac Shakur Homicide Case “The diverse group that Josh has put together is outstanding for its business acumen and strong Washington ties and we welcome them to the NFL as well.”Harris and his team initially struck a deal with Snyder to buy the Commanders for $6.05 billion back in April …
making it the most expensive franchise purchase in sports history.The move will inspire plenty of jubilation for Commanders fans …as Snyder’s 24-year tenure was mired in losses on the field — and plenty of controversy off of it.You’ll recall, Snyder’s team was fined $10 million back in July 2021 …after the NFL had investigated claims that several high-ranking figures within the franchise sexually harassed and verbally abused female employees regularly.On Thursday, the NFL also said Snyder will be forced to pay $60 million …after independent investigator Mary Jo White found he had been inappropriate with one of Washington’s former cheerleaders during a work-related dinner.White also said Thursday that Snyder’s team “appears to have improperly shielded” millions of dollars in revenue from the rest of the NFL — things Goodell called unacceptable.”The conduct substantiated in Ms.White’s findings has no place in the NFL,” Goodell said.Snyder officially finishes his time as an NFL owner with a 164-220-2 record.The team only won two playoff games under his leadership.Originally Published — 2:36 PM PT Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Recommended for you Currently in Bangor 81° Partly Cloudy84° / 62° 7 PM 80° 8 PM 77° 9 PM 73° 10 PM 71° 11 PM 69° Storm CancellationsSign up here Trending Articles Videos ArticlesMovie Rocket Cinemas closed until further noticeUniversity of Maine to convert two unutilized buildings into on-campus boutique hotel complexMaine Savings Amphitheater renovations completePittsfield will host the Maine Cheese Guild’s annual Cheese FestivalFlamingo Festival returns to Southwest HarborOne man in custody linked to Brewer hit and runPennsylvania man who allegedly tried to abduct teen girl at mall had 28-page rap sheetCar wreck through ditch sends man to hospitalCar rollover along I-95 SouthMan shot in the head found alive Videos What’s on Tonight? Fox Bangor Image Time Programme 7:00 pm Family Feud 8:00 pm Master Chef 10:00 pm Fox 22 News at 10 11:00 pm Dateline WVII Image Time Programme 7:00 pm Wheel of Fortune 7:30 pm Jeopardy! 8:00 pm The Connors 8:30 pm The Goldbergs 9:00 pm Abbott Elementary 9:30 pm Home Economics 10:00 pm Press Your Luck 11:00 pm ABC 7 News at 11 11:30 pm Jimmy Kimmel © Copyright 2023 Bangor Communications – WVII-TV/WFVX-TV 371 Target Industrial Circle, Bangor, ME | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy Powered by BLOX Content Management System from BLOX Digital..
