Speed Reads....

David Rubenstein’s purchase of the Orioles from John Angelos is "likely to become official in April," according to a source. There’s "an outside chance" the sale could be done in time for Opening Day, on March 28 (THE ATHLETIC, 2/26).

The U.S. Soccer Federation hopes to break ground within a few weeks on its new HQ and training center outside Atlanta. The USSF "is in the process of securing the land" and has selected Gensler as the architect (ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION, 2/26).

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff met with Patriots owner Robert Kraft and civil rights leader Clarence Jones in Massachusetts yesterday to "discuss a surge in antisemitism and other forms of bias" in the U.S. (BLOOMBERG NEWS, 2/26).

The Bruins have announced a "blended price increase" of 9.5% for next season for season ticket renewals. The prices for loge seats are between $142 and $215 per game while balcony seats will run between $68 and $152 (BOSTON HERALD, 2/26).