...The candidates pursuing an NBA expansion team for Charlotte narrowed to two Wednesday after Miami Heat co-owner Bob Sturges withdrew from consideration. Sturges was thought to be third on the list of potential ownership candidates, said Steve...

...pursuing an expansion team includes former Black Entertainment Television owner Robert Johnson. Miami Heat minority owner Bob Sturges is part of a third group. The New York Daily News, citing ownership sources, reported Sunday that Belkin's group...

...Wheeler said. But the other suitors - Black Entertainment Television founder Robert Johnson and Miami Heat investor Bob Sturges - can stand on their own merits. Johnson, if awarded the franchise, would be the league's first black majority...

...Others in the mix are Black Entertainment Television founder Bob Johnson and a group headed by Miami Heat co-owner Bob Sturges. Belkin has said he would like to see a franchise granted in time for the team to begin play in 2003-04. A new arena...

...week and is expected to have similar meetings with Robert Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, and Bob Sturges, a minority partner in the Miami Heat. All three men have indicated interest in a new Charlotte expansion team. The...