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Chelsea Sign Moises Caicedo For Reported British Record 115 Million Pounds Fee

Chelsea completed the signing of Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo on Monday for a reported Premier League record fee of up to 115 million pounds ($146 million). The Blues said the 21-year-old has agreed an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with a club option for a further year, after Chelsea beat off competition from Liverpool for his signature. It is the second time Chelsea have broken the British transfer record in seven months after spending 107 million pounds on Enzo Fernandez in January.

Gerado Martino Shrugs Off Lionel Messi Injury Scare Ahead Of Inter Miami Semi

Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino played down injury concerns over Lionel Messi on Monday as the resurgent MLS club prepared for a Leagues Cup semi-final clash with Philadelphia. Argentina superstar Messi appeared to tweak his right ankle during a practice session in Fort Lauderdale early on Monday, according to multiple US reports. Martino however later said there was no cause for concern over Messi's fitness.

Former Ravens, Seahawks RB Alex Collins dies at 28 - ESPN

Former NFL running back Alex Collins died at the age of 28 on Monday morning, his agent told ESPN.

'Blind Side' subject Oher alleges Tuohys made millions off lie - ESPN

Retired NFL star Michael Oher, whose supposed adoption out of grinding poverty by a wealthy, white family was immortalized in the 2009 movie «The Blind Side,» petitioned a Tennessee court Monday with allegations that a central element of the story was a lie concocted by the family to enrich itself at his expense.