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Briefing: Iran says women's soccer captain drops Australia asylum bid

Strategic angle: Five of the seven women who had been granted asylum in Australia have reportedly decided to return to Iran amid safety concerns.

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Briefing: No Messi vs. Yamal: Qatar Finalissima canceled

Strategic angle: Spain and Argentina's 'Finalissima' clash in Qatar has been cancelled, UEFA confirmed on Sunday.

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Briefing: Arsenal's Dowman becomes youngest PL scorer

Strategic angle: Arsenal's Max Dowman has made history as the youngest goal scorer in Premier League history.

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Briefing: Iraq Taking Private Plane to Mexico for World Cup Play-Off

Strategic angle: Despite escalating tensions in the region, Iraq's football team will fly to Mexico for their World Cup play-off.

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Briefing: Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum

Strategic angle: Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.

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Sources: Byard, NFL's INTs leader in '25, to Pats

Free agent safety Kevin Byard III has agreed to sign with the Patriots on a one-year, $9 million deal.

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Briefing: 2026 NFL Free Agency Live Tracker: Full List of Team-by-Team Signings and Trades

Strategic angle: Follow every move from NFL free agency, including signings, trades, extensions and other roster changes for all 32 teams.

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Briefing: What's going on with Arsenal youngster Lewis-Skelly?

Strategic angle: A year after starring in the Champions League against Real Madrid, Myles Lewis-Skelly is struggling for game time - what has happened?

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Briefing: Wilson returns as Thorns secure NWSL opener win

Strategic angle: Sophia Wilson's return and Olivia Moultrie's winning strike highlighted the National Women's Soccer League season opener in the Portland Thorns' victory over the Washington Spirit.

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Briefing: C-USA, Sun Belt double book La. Tech for 2026

Strategic angle: Conference USA and the Sun Belt both included Louisiana Tech on their 2026 football schedules amid a standoff on the Bulldogs' switch between leagues.

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Briefing: Bills' Gardner-Johnson unbothered by perception

Strategic angle: New Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson said Friday that he's not worried about negative perceptions about him as a teammate.

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Briefing: Source: Ex-Packers LT Walker headed to Panthers

Strategic angle: The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a deal with free agent left tackle Rasheed Walker, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Friday.

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Briefing: GM: Washington tax law could affect Seahawks

Strategic angle: Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider warns that new income tax may hinder free agent signings.

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Briefing: Murray joins Vikings, 'elevating' their QB room

Strategic angle: A day after the Cardinals officially released him, Kyler Murray signed a one-year contract with the Vikings.

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Briefing: Falcons' GM: Tua to compete with Penix for QB job

Strategic angle: Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham confirmed that Tua Tagovailoa will compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the starting quarterback position.

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Briefing: Saints' Etienne corrects how to say his name

Strategic angle: Travis Etienne says we've been pronouncing his name wrong.

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Briefing: Best team fits for top remaining NFL free agents: Barnwell finds nine perfect matches

Strategic angle: Where should Jauan Jennings, Joey Bosa and Rasheed Walker sign? Which roster needs Kirk Cousins? Let's find new homes for nine players still looking for one.

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Briefing: Geno: Jets getting 'better player' than when I left

Strategic angle: New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith expresses confidence in his improved skills for his second stint with the team.

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Texans bolster O-line, reach deal with OT Smith

Free agent offensive tackle Braden Smith reached agreement with the Houston Texans on a two-year, $25 million contract that includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed.

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Our mid-free agency NFL mini-mock draft

How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.