Georges St-Pierre's lawyer likens UFC contracts to slavery
Georges St-Pierre’s contract standoff continues, as his lawyer spoke up against the UFC’s contract structures following the longtime welterweight champ’s statement of free agency earlier this week. St-Pierre contends the UFC violated terms of his deal, and says he’s terminated his contract. "I've done a lot of work in sports. When I read that contract, I was blown away by how restrictive it is," lawyer James Quinn told MMA Fightin..>> view originalNew England Patriots
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AP 3:52 a.m. EDT October 21, 2016 USA TODAY Sports' George Schroeder breaks down the five college football matchups to watch this week. Brett Rypien throws downfield at Albertsons Stadium.(Photo: Brian Losness, USA TODAY Sports)BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Brett Rypien threw for 442 yards and three touchdowns as No. 14 Boise State overcame five turnovers to hold off BYU 28-27 Thursday night.The Broncos (7-0), who won their 23rd straight non-conference home game, needed a stout defe..>> view originalCubs Are Hitting, Winning and Defying the Ghosts
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AP 4:07 a.m. EDT October 21, 2016Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 26-10. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)(Photo: The Associated Press)GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Davante Adams woke up Thursday not knowing if he would be cleared to play after spending a few days in the NFL's concussion protocol.The doctors gave him the go-ahead in the early af..>> view original
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