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MLB player Wander Franco formally charged with sexual and commercial exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic

By José Álvarez and Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged for sexual and commercial exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic, the country’s Public Ministry said in a statement Monday. Franco – who has been on administrative leave from the major leagues since the allegations

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Marseille mayor and fans rally against ‘unspeakable’ Mason Greenwood transfer, citing dropped domestic violence charges

By Amy Woodyatt and Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — The Mayor of Marseille has urged his city’s main soccer club, Olympique de Marseille, not to sign former Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood, citing the dropped domestic violence and sexual assault charges against him. Benoît Payan on Tuesday lambasted the proposed move and said of the

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‘Orange madness:’ Meet the man behind the viral dance craze sweeping Euro 2024

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — A dance tune with two simple instructions and involving thousands of bouncing, orange-clad soccer fans has gone viral at this year’s European Championships. ‘Links Rechts’ or ‘Left Right’ by ‘Snollebollekes’ has become the unofficial anthem of the Dutch national team and videos of fans dancing in their thousands before

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Mizzou bringing two offensive and one defensive representative to SEC Media Days

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)  The 2024 edition of SEC Media Days will be a star-studded affair for the Mizzou football team. On Monday, the Southeastern Conference announced that, in addition to head coach Eli Drinkwitz, quarterback Brady Cook, wide receiver Luther Burden and defensive tackle Kristian Williams will all be in attendance in Dallas.  Mizzou’s appearance

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Cameron Sutton suspended for eight games by the NFL after violating league’s personal conduct policy

By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton has been suspended without pay by the NFL for eight games for violating the league’s Personal Conduct Policy, the league announced on Monday. Sutton turned himself in to Florida authorities on March 31, nearly one month after a warrant was issued for his arrest on charges

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