In 2010, Mr. Christie announced an agreement with Triple Five, the developer of the Mall of America in Minnesota and the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta.

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The suit claims the sports authority violated an agreement by letting Triple Five expand the project's original footprint without consulting the teams.

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Since then, lenders in control of the mall property wanted the company to secure financing by Dec. 31, but Triple Five needed a three-month extension of the agreement and is expected to seek a second extension before the end of March, a person familiar with the matter said.

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Mr. Christie and his staff have been actively involved in the negotiations, with an agreement close to being struck in December, according to the teams and Triple Five.

WSJ: Jets, Giants Sue Over Mall Complex Near Their New Jersey Stadium

Singapore recently signed an agreement allowing passenger services to China to rise by 75% and cargo deliveries to triple by 2004.

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