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The Patriots could be in the market for a new head coach after this season, and Titans coach Mike Vrabel is in the Patriots Hall of Fame after spending eight of his 14 NFL seasons with them. Of course, social media linked these facts.

That, combined with questions about the fit between Vrabel and general manager Ran Carthon, has led to speculation about whether Vrabel will play his final game against the Titans on Sunday.

However, Vrabel made it clear on Wednesday that he intends to remain with the team in 2024.

“Of course I want to be here,” Vrabel said, via Teresa Walker of the Associated Press. “Be here as long as we can win, as long as we can get this thing done, and it’s been great. But it was only like this this year. And no one wants to be where we are.”

Vrabel was named NFL Coach of the Year in 2021, but the Titans were 7-10 last season and are 5-11 this season. He is 55-48 since the Titans hired him before the 2018 season and the team signed him to a contract extension after the 2021 season.

Vrabel said he hasn't addressed talk about his future with his team.

“If we believed everything on social media, it would be Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, and there is no tooth fairy, you know that,” Vrabel said. “So I really never responded to any of this and we’re not going to start now.

“I know where we are as an organization and I'm excited to build and fix this thing and get it to where we want it to be to win championships with Ran and others [assistant G.M.] Chad [Brinker] and the coaching staff and everyone. That is our goal. But no, social media and where that is, I can’t focus on that.”

The Titans will have a top-eight draft pick in April and are projected to have the second-most cap space heading into the offseason.

Midfielder Djordje Mihailovic, who left CF Montreal in January 2023, would already be back in Major League Soccer (MLS), albeit on the Western Association side.

As The Athletic reported on Wednesday, the American's transfer to Colorado Rapids is about to be formalized. Mihailovic is expected to become a designated player for a club-record fee of $3 million.

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The 25-year-old was never able to establish himself at AZ in the Netherlands, to whom he moved for a transfer fee of $6 million. On Tuesday he sat out the club, for whom he has started just three times in 16 games this season, as a move was imminent.

Mihailovic was a fan favorite during his two seasons in Montreal, scoring 16 goals and 21 assists in 68 games. This allowed him to return to the US national team in 2023, for which he appeared eleven times in his career.

In October, he reportedly expressed a desire to return home for family reasons. The possibility of a return to his training club Chicago Fire was mentioned, but several other teams, including Los Angeles FC, the New York Red Bulls and FC Cincinnati, were reportedly interested.

The Rapids also reportedly got their hands on Zack Steffen, another former MLS player. Goalkeeper of the Year in the Garber Circuit in 2018 with the Columbus Crew, in 2020 he moved to Manchester City. The big English club has loaned him out to Fortuna Düsseldorf and Middlesbrough in recent years.

Alianza Lima has officially announced the recruitment of its new striker Cecilio Waterman. The Panamanian attacker spent the entire season with the Blue and Whites 2024. Although his name was already heard in a small shop a few days ago, fans were waiting for it to become official. After confirming the signing of the 32-year-old footballer, Victorian fans are wondering who this striker is, who will share a position with Argentine Hernán Barcos and Colombian Pablo Sabbag.

Who is Cecilio Waterman?

The Panamanian Cecilio Waterman He is a 32-year-old striker who finished runner-up in the Chilean league with Cobresal last season. Although he did not win the title, he reached a high level and was one of his team's top scorers with 9 goals in 2023. He also achieved second place in the Panamanian team's participation in the Concacaf Gold Cup.

Which teams did Cecilio Waterman play on?

The striker passed through several clubs in Uruguay, including Plaza Colonia, Defensor Sporting and Club Atlético Fénix. In addition, he has also played in Chile. Before coming to Cobresal, he attended the universities of Concepción and Everton in Viña del Mar.

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How many goals did Cecilio Waterman score in his entire career?

In almost 13 years of his career as a professional football player Cecilio Waterman He played 297 games; He also scored a total of 77 goals and provided 31 assists. With the Panamanian senior national team he played 37 games and scored 10 goals.

How much is Cecilio Waterman worth?

The specialist portal Transfermarkt estimates the market value Cecilio Waterman with 700,000 euros, only 100,000 less than the 800,000 that he reached in 2021 as the maximum peak of his career.

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By Christian Arnold

Published January 4, 2024, 12:26 a.m. ET

According to a new report, Wander Franco is being accused by Dominican Republic prosecutors of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering after he was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

The money laundering charges stem from allegations that Franco made payments to the minor's mother, who also faces exploitation and money laundering charges, the Associated Press reported.

According to the AP, prosecutors have asked that a judge hold Franco on $86,000 bail, place him under house arrest and prevent him from leaving the country.

In addition, prosecutors have requested that the minor's mother be prevented from leaving the Dominican Republic and placed under house arrest.

“In the application submitted to the Permanent Supervisory Authority of this judicial district, the Ministry of State has requested that a financial guarantee of five million pesos be imposed on Franco as a coercive measure, together with a ban on leaving the country and a house arrest.”… These measures requested by the Ministry of State aim to achieve this “to ensure the integrity of the process,” the ministry said in a statement.

Rays' Wander Franco looks on during a baseball game on August 13, 2023. AP

Franco's immediate future could be decided by Friday, when a judge in the province of Puerto Plata is expected to decide whether to release the Rays' shortstop on bail, temporarily detain him, prevent him from leaving the country or force him to make occasional visits until then Investigation or trial is completed.

The judge could dismiss the case if it turns out there isn't enough evidence to proceed, the Tampa Bay Times reported.

Franco, 22, has been in jail since Monday, when he was arrested for failing to appear for a summons last Thursday.

On Wednesday, prosecutors presented evidence to a judge that will help them decide Franco's future.

The judge will review documents and other evidence collected during the several-month investigation.

Officials in the Dominican Republic announced Aug. 14 that they had opened an investigation into the infielder after social media posts accusing Franco of having a relationship with a minor.

Prosecutors have not said much since the investigation began, and Franco's attorney declined to comment other than to say the 2023 American League All-Star is doing well, according to the AP.

Wander Franco was arrested earlier this week. ZUMAPRESS.com

The allegations first surfaced on social media on August 13th.

That same day, he appeared to deny the allegations in an Instagram Live video, but has not commented publicly since.

“They say that I'm in public with a little girl, that I'm walking around with a minor,” Franco said in Spanish in the social media video, according to the Tampa Bay Times. “People don’t know what to do with their time. They don't know what they're talking about.

“That’s why I prefer to be on my side and not get involved with anyone… because people gossip and talk badly.”

Wander Franco is also being investigated by the MLB. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Franco has not played since the allegations emerged and has been placed on leave with the players' association as part of MLB's policies on domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.

MLB is also in the process of investigating Franco.

The Rays removed his likeness from the area around Tropicana Field and he was also removed from advertising by the Rays and broadcaster Bally Sports.

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With the aim of achieving a great 2024 season locally and internationally, Sporty Cristal officially announced its new foreign reinforcements: Martin CauteruccioGustavo Cazonatti and Santiago Gonzalez.

Cauteruccio recognized the responsibility that comes with defending the light blue jersey and assured that he will live up to the expectations of the technical management.

“For me it is an honor to be part of this team and the fact that they want me there is fundamental for me. The pressure is constant because I know that you play in a team that demands that you always be at the top and always give your best, and I am prepared for that,” explained “Caute” at a press conference.

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The Uruguayan striker also expressed his excitement about playing for the Libertadores again after a long time. “The trophy motivates me, it inspires me, I really like it. It’s been many years since I played the cup and I’m really looking forward to playing it again.”

Another who spoke out was Cazonatti, who comes from Chapecoense from the Brazilian second division and will try to secure a place in Rimense's midfield. “I feel very happy and very motivated to wear this shirt. I will work to achieve the club's goals this season. “I represent a very big Peruvian football club that is also known outside the country,” said the Brazilian.

Furthermore, González revealed that the Sporting Cristal team gave him a great reception in his first days as a light blue player. “I'm motivated and can't wait to start playing. Very well prepared for the tournament and the Copa Libertadores. “My teammates welcomed me very well and enjoyed these days at the start of the tournament,” admitted the Argentine attacker.

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On the other hand, the president of the Rimense club, Joel Raffo, announced that they will keep their remaining places for the time they deem most appropriate.

“We will always be ready to strengthen ourselves within the framework of the club's goals. “We will first wait and see how the team adapts to these integrations we are planning and we would save not only the foreign quota, but also the other registration quotas for later and use them strategically if necessary,” commented the manager. .

The Cristal team in La Florida is currently working on the start of Liga 1 and the preliminary round of the Libertadores.

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Gary Payton II's highly anticipated return to the court was short-lived.

The Warriors guard will be out for “several weeks” with a left hamstring strain, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Wednesday, citing sources.

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Gary Payton II, the Warriors' G/F, will miss several weeks with a left hamstring strain, according to sources @TheAthletic @Stadion. It's a tough blow for Golden State and Payton, who only returned over the weekend after being sidelined for a month with a calf injury. pic.twitter.com/KsRpbtgfvA

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 3, 2024

Payton II sustained the injury Tuesday night during the Warriors' 121-115 win over the Orlando Magic at Chase Center while defending Magic point guard Cole Anthony, then appeared to trip on his leg and fall awkwardly, before grabbing his left Achilles tendon.

He grimaced, ripped off his headband in frustration and threw it before being helped into the Warriors' locker room.

It was only his second game back after missing 13 games with a right calf injury.

Before he was injured and left the game early, Payton was a plus-10 with two points and four rebounds. Warriors point guard Chris Paul commiserated with his teammate as he spoke to reporters after the game, saying, how impactful his contributions are to the team.

“It’s hard,” Paul said. “He is such a big part of our team. People may not realize it, but his energy is constant, every day, every practice, every game. Getting back to our team was huge for us. I hope that what it is is not something that will take a long time. For him it will be about getting as healthy as possible.

“He is a competitor, I know how much he wants to play and how hard he has worked to get back out there. We’ll see what happens, but it’s unfortunate for a man like GP who works as hard as he does.”

The Warriors will likely provide an official update on Payton II's status this week.

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins knows the opportunity to sign a player of Shohei Ohtani's caliber doesn't come along every day, and his decision to join the Los Angeles Dodgers was a difficult one to accept.

At least that's what he said at a Zoom press conference on Wednesday. It was also the first time Atkins spoke to the media since the Japanese agreed to the terms of a 10-year, $700 million contract with the California team.

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“We were obviously very disappointed with the result and it was very difficult to answer the call,” he said, whose comments were relayed by the Toronto Star.

The Toronto organization's top brass had no doubt about Ohtani's interest in the Blue Jays, and he doesn't believe the pitcher and designated hitter's agent used his team to boost auctions.

“[C’était un] “An incredible process, group effort and collaboration that I feel so good about,” Atkins continued. Not just this process, but what it meant for the organization, for the city, for the country to be in this position. […] “I have no doubt that he was drawn to the country, the city and the team.”

The 50-year-old was cautious about commenting on the progress of negotiations with Ohtani, although he acknowledged that he had visited the Jays' training complex in Dunedin, Florida.

Confident for the future

Despite everything, Atkins remains confident and doesn't believe his club needs many reinforcements. He made no secret of the fact that he was always willing to improve his team, but did not want to raise expectations at this level.

“I don’t think we will add three players. I think it’s most likely closer to one,” he said, according to MLB.com.

He also shared his opinion about the missing elements in his training, which may raise eyebrows among many fans of the Queen City club.

“I think the things we are missing are not the players. What we lacked was our ability to support and help them. We feel like we have worked to compensate for that and put ourselves in a much better position.”

In this regard, the Blue Jays have added Matt Hague to their group, who will serve as assistant hitting coach.

Last season, Toronto was defeated by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the playoffs.

Sporting Cristal's squad at the start of League 1 2024 will not allow any further additions. With the recent additions of Gustavo Cazonatti and Martín Cauteruccio, the Rimense club completed its signings for this transfer market, the president announced Joel Raffo. In a conference, the Celestial manager confirmed that they would not be bringing in any more players; This meant that the signing of Vítor Jacaré, a Brazilian winger who was also of interest to Enderson Moreira's team, was ruled out.

At the press conference organized for the official presentation of his three footballers from abroad, the boss of the Bajopontine team explained his reasons for reserving, at least for now, the sixth place for a foreigner, as well as other possible places for national elements.

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Why won't Cristal make more signings in this transfer market?

According to Raffo, the bet is on Crystal It remains to be seen how much the team will improve with the new players. On this basis, some changes would be evaluated for mid-year.

“We will always be ready to strengthen within the goals that the club has. For now we will see how the team reacts and adapts to these new additions. “We would not only save the foreigner quota, but also the other registration quotas to use them strategically later in the year if necessary,” he said.

Another reason why the Brewers would have decided to sign little would have to do with their plan to renew the main starters. Up to 11 players strengthened their connection with the Rimenses, including Yoshimar YotunRenato Solís and Ignacio da Silva.

Which players has Sporting Cristal signed?

These are the four footballers who came as reinforcements for Sporting Cristal in 2024. Guadalupe, nephew of Luis “Cuto” Guadalupe, is the only Peruvian on the list.

• Quembol Guadalupe – Defense
• Santiago González – winger
• Martin Cauteruccio – striker
• Gustavo Cazonatti – midfielder.