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FILE - Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper watches during warm ups before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Tepper’s real estate company has promised to pay more than $82 million to creditors over an abandoned practice facility project in Rock Hill under a new plan proposed Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Panthers propose to pay $82M over failed practice facility

Aug. 11, 2022 11:32 AM EDT

FILE - U.S. players run drills during a practice for the Women's World Cup soccer final under the open roof of BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Saturday, July 4, 2015. There are 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
States offer tax breaks, funds for chance to host World Cup

By Summer Ballentine And Ronald Blum Jun. 15, 2022 05:03 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper watches during warm ups before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. South Carolina’s York County is suing Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper’s companies and the City of Rock Hill for at least $21 million over the failed completion of the team’s proposed $800 million practice facility and headquarters. The structure remains half-built in Rock Hill, South Carolina, with no plans of being finished.(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Panthers owner sued by York County over practice facility

By The Associated Press Jun. 10, 2022 01:49 PM EDT

FILE -Construction personnel work on Carolina Panthers' state-of-the-art team headquarters and practice facility Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, in Rock Hill, S.C. Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper's real estate company announced Tuesday, April 19, 2022, they’ve terminated their agreement with the City of Rock Hill, leaving the future of the NFL team’s planned $800 million headquarters and practice facility up in the air. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Panthers end agreement with Rock Hill over practice facility

By Steve Reed Apr. 19, 2022 03:35 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills fans leave Bills Stadium as a mascot waves a flag after an NFL divisional round football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Jan. 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. State and county taxpayers will be asked to commit $850 million in public funds toward construction of the Buffalo Bills' new stadium, which has a state-projected price tag of $1.35 billion, a person familiar with the the plan told The Associated Press on Monday, March 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Bills deal renews debate over public dollars for arenas

By Marina Villeneuve Mar. 29, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - The field is prepared at Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Carolina Panthers, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills moved closer to landing $200 million in NFL funding to help finance their bid to build a new stadium, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday, March 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)
Bills' new stadium deal carries $850M taxpayer tab, gov says

By John Wawrow Mar. 28, 2022 09:29 AM EDT

Virginia State Sen. Richard Saslaw, D-Fairfax, speaks to the rostrum staff prior to the start of the Senate session at the Capitol Tuesday Feb. 22, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Saslaw is the chief sponsor of a bill intended to lure the Washington Commanders to the state. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
With big tax incentives, Virginia aims to lure Commanders

By Sarah Rankin Feb. 25, 2022 08:05 AM EST

Anaja Brackett throws a football at the NFL Experience for Super Bowl LV Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Tampa Bay makes best of Super Bowl week amid sour economy

By Curt Anderson Feb. 01, 2021 01:13 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) in the bench area during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jags have plenty to offer in search for new general manager

By Mark Long Nov. 30, 2020 04:18 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Gardner Minshew II signals a play during NFL football training camp, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Column: Jags might be worst franchise in all of pro sports

By Paul Newberry Sep. 01, 2020 03:04 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field following the Panthers 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers are parting ways with Cam Newton. Carolina general manager Marty Hurney said Tuesday, March 17, 2020, via Twitter the team is giving the 31-year-old quarterback permission to seek a trade _ although the former league MVP responded by saying he never requested one. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
Perks approved to move Carolina Panthers practice HQ to SC

Apr. 23, 2020 09:09 AM EDT

In this Nov. 18, 2019 photo, a patron visits a betting kiosk in the sports betting area of Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I. Legalized sports betting's rapid march across the U.S. could face some bigger tests in 2020. Less than two years after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling opened the door to sportsbooks outside Nevada, they have been legalized in states that are home to about one-third of the nation's population. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Sports betting's rapid expansion faces more tests in 2020

By Jennifer Mcdermott And Geoff Mulvihill Dec. 18, 2019 03:19 PM EST

In this Sept. 4, 2019 photo, Andy Lanni of Oceanview, N.J. checks the odds at the sports book in the Borgata casino in Atlantic City, N.J. As the second NFL season begins following a U.S. Supreme Court decision clearing the way for legal sports betting, the industry is growing larger and ever-more mobile in the U.S. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Larger US sports betting market races for (online) end zone

By Wayne Parry Sep. 04, 2019 02:50 PM EDT

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Indiana just days away from legalized sports betting

By Tom Davies Aug. 28, 2019 12:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 10, 2018 file photo, New Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answers a question during a news conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The South Carolina Senate appears to be preparing for a key vote on whether to give the Carolina Panthers tax breaks and incentives to move their practice fields out of South Carolina. State Sen. Dick Harpootlian removed his objection on the bill Tuesday, May 7, 2019, so it could come to a vote. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
South Carolina: Tax break for Carolina Panthers near passage

By Jeffrey Collins May. 20, 2019 02:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 10, 2018 file photo, New Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answers a question during a news conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The South Carolina Senate appears to be preparing for a key vote on whether to give the Carolina Panthers tax breaks and incentives to move their practice fields out of South Carolina. State Sen. Dick Harpootlian removed his objection on the bill Tuesday, May 7, 2019, so it could come to a vote. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Carolina Panthers offered $120M to move practice field to SC

By Jeffrey Collins May. 09, 2019 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 10, 2018 file photo, New Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answers a question during a news conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The South Carolina Senate appears to be preparing for a key vote on whether to give the Carolina Panthers tax breaks and incentives to move their practice fields out of South Carolina. State Sen. Dick Harpootlian removed his objection on the bill Tuesday, May 7, 2019, so it could come to a vote. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Panthers owner needs tax breaks for SC practice fields move

May. 08, 2019 02:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 10, 2018 file photo, New Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answers a question during a news conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The South Carolina Senate appears to be preparing for a key vote on whether to give the Carolina Panthers tax breaks and incentives to move their practice fields out of South Carolina. State Sen. Dick Harpootlian removed his objection on the bill Tuesday, May 7, 2019, so it could come to a vote. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Vote delayed on SC Carolina Panthers HQ, practice fields bid

By Jeffrey Collins May. 07, 2019 01:39 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera talks to reporters as he visits the South Carolina Statehouse, Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. Rivera was talking to lawmakers about a bill to provide about $120 million in incentives to get the NFL football team to move its practice fields and headquarters to South Carolina (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)
Panthers coach visits SC capitol as incentives considered

By Jeffrey Collins Apr. 11, 2019 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper walks in the field during before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. A South Carolina senator said Wednesday, April 10, 2019, he will continue his objection to a bill providing $120 million in tax breaks and incentives to move the Panthers practice facility to South Carolina until he gets answers to competing economic analysis reports. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
SC senator questions benefits analysis of Panthers HQ move

By Jeffrey Collins Apr. 10, 2019 03:57 PM EDT