USL plans to start league that would rival MLS

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  USL to launch first division men's league: Here's everything to know about potential MLS rival

  The new league is aiming for a 2027 start
  
  CBS Sports - 6d
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  Former OpenAI technology chief Mira Murati launches rival start-up

  Thinking Machines Lab to focus on making artificial intelligence ‘more widely understood’
  
  Financial Times - 1d
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  North Korea slams U.S. and Asian rivals for 'absurd' denuclearization plans

  North Korea has criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the North and says it will push to expand its nuclear forces under the direction of ...
  
  ABC News - 2d
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  Egypt draws up Gaza reconstruction plan that would exclude Hamas

  Alternative to Trump plan would involve committee of technocrats but future military status of Hamas unresolved. An alternative to Donald Trump’s plan to turn the Gaza Strip into a US-owned ...
  
  The Guardian - 3d
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  A.I. Military Start-Up Anduril Close to Deal That Would Value It at $28 Billion

  The Southern California start-up, which builds flying drones and missiles, is set to raise up to $2.5 billion.
  
  The New York Times - Feb. 8
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  LIV Golf CEO believes deal with PGA Tour Enterprises would 'unlock opportunity' for Saudi Arabia-backed league

  There has been recent momentum toward a agreement that was initially expected to be completed long ago
  
  CBS Sports - Feb. 12
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  Where to watch Juventus vs. PSV: UEFA Champions League live stream, odds, prediction, pick, start time

  The Bianconeri will face PSV on Tuesday for the first leg of their knockout round playoff
  
  CBS Sports - Feb. 11

• FC Cincinnati signs Evander in MLS record trade

  FC Cincinnati acquired All-Star Brazilian midfielder Evander from the Portland Timbers on Monday in exchange for $12 million.
  
  ESPN - 1d

• Can MLS be the world's best in the next 30 years?

  If the league's first 30 years were about survival, will the next 30 see it become soccer's biggest?
  
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• Commissioners agree CFP seeding needs change

  SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said they agreed the way teams are seeded in the 12-team College Football Playoff should change.
  
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• Sources: Green eyes Cavs move after Pels buyout

  Pelicans forward Javonte Green has agreed to a contract buyout with the Pelicans and intends to sign with the Cavaliers upon clearing waivers, sources told ESPN
  
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• Quinn Hughes won't join U.S. for 4 Nations final

  The Americans will have Sabres center Tage Thompson and Devils defenseman Brett Pesce as injury insurance for the championship game, sources said.
  
  ESPN - 2h

• Messi leads Miami to win in frigid first leg of CCC

  Inter Miami CF kicked off its 2025 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in the first leg of the first round of the Concacaf Champions Cup at Children's Mercy Park.
  
  ESPN - 2h

• Gang's selfies used to solve athlete break-ins case

  The seven Chilean burglars who targeted Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow and others over three months late last year made some rookie mistakes that allowed the law to eventually catch up, ...
  
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  Still waiting for Luka to be Luka, Lakers stumble out of All-Star break with loss to Hornets

  LeBron James was in a groove, but Luka Dončić shot 5-of-18, including 1-of-9 from deep, as LA blew a big lead against visiting Charlotte, its failed trade partner.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 1h
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  U.S. and Canada want to put the new Cold War on ice and play a 4 Nations hockey final for the ages

  The U.S. and Canadian hockey teams are trying to skate back the geopolitical tension that has infiltrated the 4 Nations Face-Off as they looked ahead to the championship game Thursday night for ...
  
  ABC News - 1h

• Can MLS be the world's best in the next 30 years?

  If the league's first 30 years were about survival, will the next 30 see it become soccer's biggest?
  
  ESPN - 1h

• Lookman: Coach's criticism 'deeply disrespectful'

  Ademola Lookman has hit back at Gian Piero Gasperini's criticism of his penalty miss during Atalanta's 3-1 Champions League defeat to Club Brugge.
  
  ESPN - 1h

• After hat trick, Mbappé to 'define an era' at Real

  Kylian Mbappé said he wants to "define an era" at Real Madrid after scoring a hat trick in their 3-1 Champions League win over Manchester City on Wednesday, but insisted his season should be judged ...
  
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