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The Philadelphia Flyers are making serious noise in free agency, tendering an offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson — five years, eighteen million dollars annually. That is a bold, aggressive move by Philly, forcing Anaheim to either match it or watch one of their brightest young stars walk out the door.
Shifting to the pitch, Folarin Balogun is speaking out after his red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina, calling the aftermath an emotional rollercoaster. The USMNT forward says he's committed to supporting his teammates as the United States prepares for a massive round of sixteen showdown against Belgium. His energy on the sideline could matter just as much as anything he'd do on the field.
And in the ongoing World Cup drama, Argentina and Cabo Verde have named their starting lineups for their last thirty-two clash. Cabo Verde were one of the genuine surprises of the group stage, making life difficult for top-tier opposition throughout. But now they face the reigning champions, and Lionel Scaloni's squad will not be in a generous mood.
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