Arena deal for Penguins
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have reached a deal with city, county and state officials on financing for a new arena, a television station reported Monday.
KDKA-TV, citing unidentified sources, said the deal was “done” and would be announced before tonight’s game against the Buffalo Sabres.
Penguins officials didn’t immediately return calls for comment.
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