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In Tel Aviv overnight, John Lineker stepped into the main event of GFN one under Muay Thai rules, and the man they call Brick Fists walked out on the wrong end of a unanimous decision. Ahavat Gordon controlled the fight from bell to bell, handing Lineker a loss in what was billed as Israel versus The World — and tonight, Israel answered.
Shifting to the NFL, Vita Vea is done waiting in Tampa. The Buccaneers' defensive tackle has formally requested a trade after contract extension talks broke down completely. With one year left on his deal, Vea is making it clear he wants a new home — and Tampa now faces the uncomfortable reality of potentially losing one of the anchors of their entire defensive front.
And speaking of NFL news, the Dallas Cowboys are bringing in a familiar face on the coaching side. Will Grier, who spent seven years bouncing around NFL rosters after a standout college career at West Virginia, has officially hung up the cleats and joined Dallas as an offensive assistant. A quarterback-turned-coach — the Cowboys are betting his playing experience translates to the sideline.
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