Sentence examples for approve a team from inspiring English sources

The first vote of the league's 32 owners, taken Tuesday afternoon, produced more votes for Kroenke's venture than the Chargers-Raiders project but did not reach the 24 votes needed to approve a team move.

Unless the Sabres start to reach the playoffs more regularly, thereby stabilizing their fanbase and securing the team's financial health, the NHL is unlikely to approve a team in Hamilton in the near future.

The NHL may be hesitant to approve a team in Hamilton because of the potential danger to the viability of the Buffalo Sabres, who have not reached the postseason since 2011.

In September, U.S. District Judge Lance Africk in New Orleans approved a team of monitors or correctional experts to implement reforms at the prison.

He said that after holding back for a long time due to mixed feelings, the band had approved a team to start filming later in 2011, and Baron Cohen's eagerness had been the key to progress.

"While Mayor Garcetti frequently meets with companies looking to do business in Los Angeles, we are mindful that the Chargers, Raiders and Rams are still actively discussing stadium deals in their current cities and the NFL has not yet approved a team moving," Jeff Millman said.

By Brett Martel, The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — The NBA, owners of the New Orleans Hornets, refused Thursday to approve a three-team trade that would have sent Hornets All-Star guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Selig said he was disappointed to hear that San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed wanted to put a measure on the November ballot to approve a stadium for the team.

The Yankees have a thin farm system, and if Johnson declines to approve a deal with any other team, the Diamondbacks could keep him rather than trade him for an underwhelming package.

That critical payment, which Selig might have approved for a team with less debt or an owner he trusted more, looks to be a central issue in a lawsuit by the Dodgers.

In some cases, aides have been sent to districts for a closer look as they compile thorough dossiers, which are ultimately approved by a team of lawyers before the information is turned into television commercials.