Seattle selects influential investor for KeyArena renovation

by TIM BOOTH, AP Sports Writer

Wed, June 7th 2017, 4:53 PM UTC

FILE - In this computer drawing provided by the Oak View Group, a proposed remodeled KeyArena in Seattle with an NHL hockey rink is shown. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced Wednesday, June 7, 2017, that the city will enter into negotiations with the Oak View Group on a proposal for a privately-financed renovation of the city-owned KeyArena. Plans for the remodel would bring the building up to standards that could attract an NHL hockey or NBA basketball team once completed. (Oak View Group/via AP)

FILE - In this March 16, 2017 photo, Tim Leiweke, head of the Oak View Group, poses for a photo in front of KeyArena in Seattle. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced Wednesday, June 7, 2017, that the city will enter into negotiations with the Oak View Group on a proposal for a privately-financed renovation of the city-owned KeyArena. Plans for the remodel would bring the building up to standards that could attract an NHL hockey or NBA basketball team once completed. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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FILE - In this computer drawing provided by the Oak View Group, a proposed remodeled KeyArena in Seattle with an NHL hockey rink is shown. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced Wednesday, June 7, 2017, that the city will enter into negotiations with the Oak View Group on a proposal for a privately-financed renovation of the city-owned KeyArena. Plans for the remodel would bring the building up to standards that could attract an NHL hockey or NBA basketball team once completed. (Oak View Group/via AP)

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