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Toronto FC signs Honduran midfielder to help fill the void left by Michael Bradley

Toronto FC signs Honduran midfielder to help fill the void left by Michael Bradley

TORONTO — Deybi Flores, a Honduran international midfielder who grew up on the hardscrabble streets of San Pedro Sula, is back in Major League Soccer — this time with Toronto FC.
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Aaron Rodgers denies implying comic Jimmy Kimmel was tied to Epstein and condemns those who do

Aaron Rodgers denies implying comic Jimmy Kimmel was tied to Epstein and condemns those who do

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers denied he implied comic Jimmy Kimmel was a pedophile and condemned those who do, but he stopped short of apologizing for his role in escalating their burgeoning feud.
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Veteran midfielder Ben Fisk comes home, joins Vancouver FC from Cavalry FC

Veteran midfielder Ben Fisk comes home, joins Vancouver FC from Cavalry FC

After stints in Spain, Ireland and three Canadian Premier League teams, Ben Fisk is back home in Vancouver. The 30-year-old midfielder, who started his soccer career in the Whitecaps system, has joined Vancouver FC.
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Madrid and Atletico kick off Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Rivals meet three times in a month

Madrid and Atletico kick off Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Rivals meet three times in a month

MADRID (AP) — With Real Madrid enjoying good momentum and Atletico Madrid in a bit of a slump, the city rivals meet in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in the first of three matches between the clubs in less than a
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Edmonton Elks release quarterback Cornelius, linebacker Konar

Edmonton Elks release quarterback Cornelius, linebacker Konar

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks released American quarterback Taylor Cornelius and Canadian linebacker Adam Konar on Tuesday. The release of Cornelius wasn't surprising as Edmonton signed veteran quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson last weekend.
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Whitecaps express confidence in new season transfers despite high-profile absences

Whitecaps express confidence in new season transfers despite high-profile absences

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are maintaining an air of confidence when it comes to bringing in reinforcements ahead of the upcoming 2024 Major League Soccer season, despite two high-profile absences.
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Redblacks GM Burke in contact with veteran quarterback Masoli as bonus deadline looms

Redblacks GM Burke in contact with veteran quarterback Masoli as bonus deadline looms

Shawn Burke has a big decision to make. The Ottawa GM confirmed Tuesday veteran quarterback Jeremiah Masoli is due a signing bonus (reportedly $100,000) Monday.
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Tennessee Titans fire coach Mike Vrabel after back-to-back losing seasons

Tennessee Titans fire coach Mike Vrabel after back-to-back losing seasons

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have fired coach Mike Vrabel after six seasons with the franchise having won only six of the past 24 games, including blowing a third straight AFC South title in the 2022 season finale.
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Canadians vie for 2 spots to play golf in the Olympics. They also have a Presidents Cup in Montreal

Canadians vie for 2 spots to play golf in the Olympics. They also have a Presidents Cup in Montreal

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Even though it technically isn’t a team, no squad is more difficult to make than Americans wanting to play in the Olympics. The maximum number is four players provided they are within the top 15 in the world ranking.
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Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers deal prompts California controller to ask Congress to cap deferred payments

Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers deal prompts California controller to ask Congress to cap deferred payments

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Controller Malia M. Cohen wants Congress to change the tax code to cap deferred payments, a change that could ensure the state is owed more money from Shohei Ohtani.
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