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Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris takes questions from the media during a press conference at the NBA basketball team's facility, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Reports: Commanders sale could be approved by July

Josh Harris' meeting Wednesday with the NFL finance committee went well and his deal to purchase the Washington Commanders appears on track for a vote as soon as next month, according to multiple reports.

June 8, 2023
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

When Josh Harris met the NFL's finance committee Wednesday, the billionaire did so to discuss his pending purchase of the Washington Commanders. Since signing a deal to buy the franchise for $6.05 billion last month from owner Dan Snyder, the agreement has been under careful review by the league.

June 7, 2023
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

Over the last few weeks, the Commanders have tried to cram in as much as possible after having two fewer practices this offseason as a result of the NFL's punishment. A year ago, the league came down hard on the Commanders for having excessive contact in practice.

June 7, 2023
ASHBURN, Va. Chase Young (99), is all smiles on the first day of mandatory minicamp from the OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park. (Photo: Joe Glorioso | All-Pro Reels)

Chase Young ‘just ready to play’ after having fifth-year option declined

Between individual drills, Young could be heard singing the lyrics to Lil Baby and Lil Durk's "How It Feels." And during another song, the pass rusher started to mix some dance moves into his repertoire just to keep things light. But when it came time to take his rep, Young was all business.

June 6, 2023
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, on June 9, 2022, in Miami. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says Strasburg’s status for 2023 is up in the air after a series of injuries limited the pitcher to one start this season. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File) **FILE**

Stephen Strasburg stops rehab, remains shut down

Stephen Strasburg remains shut down from all baseball activities amid a report that said the Washington Nationals pitcher's career could be in jeopardy over nerve damage, manager Dave Martinez said Sunday.

June 5, 2023
Washington Capitals' new head coach Spencer Carbery smiles during news conference for the NHL hockey team, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Poise as Leafs assistant crucial to Carbery landing Capitals coaching job

Spencer Carbery doesn't have to hold out hope anymore. His two-year stint as an assistant in Toronto ultimately led to him landing a top gig behind an NHL bench -- with the organization that he initially left behind, no less. Carbery returns as head coach with the Capitals, who first hired him in the minors.

June 1, 2023
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

ESPN's Bill Barnwell gave the Commanders the top spot in his annual ranking of the NFL's best and worst offseasons. No move, Barnwell, wrote was more impactful than owner Dan Snyder agreeing to sell the franchise to an investment group led by billionaire Josh Harris.

May 30, 2023
FILE - Spencer Carbery assistant for the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on as Referee Trevor Hanson (14) has a word with Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe, not seen, during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers in Toronto, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The Washington Capitals have hired Carbery as their next coach, the team announced Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Capitals hire Spencer Carbery as coach

The Capitals hired former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant Spencer Carbery to replace Peter Laviolette. This will be Carbery's first opportunity to lead an NHL team, but he holds ties to the Capitals -- the 41-year-old spent three seasons as coach of the Capitals' AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears.

May 30, 2023