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Sony Group Corp. approached CBS earlier this year with an offer to buy it out of a long-running agreement to distribute the popular game shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!, according to a person familiar with the discussions.
The offer was greater than nine figures, according to the person, who asked to not be identified discussing private talks.