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Time Warner unit in talks to buy sports website

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Turner Broadcasting System is in talks to buy San Francisco-based sports news website Bleacher Report in an attempt to expand its online presence.

The cable unit of Time Warner already manages NBA.com, NASCAR.com, PGA.com and part of MLB.com.

A person familiar with the matter says the talks are advanced and a deal is close. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday.

Bleacher Report's website says it is the fourth-largest sports media site with more than 25 million monthly readers.

The purchase would enable Turner to sell ads to a broader sports-focused audience and could help boost online traffic and network viewers.

The talks were earlier reported by AllThingsD.com.

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