Growth of the NFL reshaped American sports and finances
The NFL expanded from 16 to 32 teams through mergers and new franchises from the 1960s to the 1990s, driven by TV revenue and AFL competition. Key moves included Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Seattle, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Cleveland, Houston, and more, with expansion fees rising to record sums and future talks of international growth.
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U S women face path to final after group dominance
Coach Ellis cited smart, low risk player management as the U S women top the group with a 2 0 victory over Canada and look ahead to knockout matches. Sweden's seven lineup changes aim at future games while Megan Rapinoe and Tobin Heath struck early and late goals.
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Iglesias and Roark power Reds past Brewers for fifth straight win
Jose Iglesias homered drove in four runs and Yasiel Puig added a two out triple as Cincinnati beat Milwaukee 7-1. Tanner Roark allowed one run over six innings to earn the win while Nick Senzel hit his seventh homer. Milwaukee's Jimmy Nelson struggled in his return, giving up three runs in five innings.
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