PHILADELPHIA — Temple and the Big East are talking about the Owls rejoining the conference as soon as next season.

MAC Commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher said in a statement Wednesday that his league is "aware that Temple has been in discussions with the Big East regarding membership."

A person familiar with the talks says the school and the Big East are trying to negotiate a deal that could have Temple in the league for all sports by next season.

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