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The NFL is moving toward labor peace on the officiating front. The league distributed crew assignments to referees this week, a sign that a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association is getting closer. Progress is being made, and the league appears confident enough to start planning for the season ahead.
Staying in the NFL, the Houston Texans are locking up one of their defensive cornerstones. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has agreed to a three-year extension with Houston, securing a key piece of a defense that's been building real identity around him. The Texans are making clear they intend to stay competitive for the long haul.
And over in the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain are dealing with a significant injury blow heading into their return leg against Bayern Munich. Full-back Achraf Hakimi is ruled out for the next few weeks after picking up an injury during PSG's dramatic first-leg victory. Losing a player of his quality at this stage of the competition is a serious blow to their chances of advancing.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
