21.   Initial word of the trade came Tuesday afternoon, but league approval did not come until later that night.

22.   Restrictions on the operators include not being able to move or sell their club without league approval.

23.   The deal was expected to get league approval Friday.

24.   The new owners, pending league approval, succeed Howard and Edward Milstein and Steven Gluckstern.

25.   The NFL sued, claiming the team scheduled games in Oakland without league approval.

26.   The sale to Hicks, who is chairman of Hicks, Muse, Tate And Furst, will still require league approval, expected next month.

27.   Two years ago, the Ravens completed what was then a record restructuring that required league approval.

28.   The deal is expected to be completed in a few months, pending league approval.

29.   The deal is subject to league approval, but that is expected to be a mere formality.