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A high-stakes soccer game decided by penalty kicks is a uniquely memorable experience.
When Kyle Pitts signed the franchise tag on April 7, the Falcons tight end figured he was playing 2026 under the one-year, $15.045 million tag.
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The Suns get a wing they had their eye on (and a Michigan State alum, of course), while the Hornets get depth.
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