The L of MLB, NFL or NHL (6)

I believe the answer is:

league

(Other definitions for league that I've seen before include "Former measure of distance, usually about three miles" , "... and three sea miles" , "Combination; three miles" , "Union - measure" , "Association of states or sports teams" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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