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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has reached a point in his boxing career where he can dictate terms. One of the sport's best pound-for-pound fighters and arguably its most popular, Alvarez can determine fight patterns, moving between divisions while sanctioning bodies keep him as champion in separate weight classes. The 30-year-old from Mexico can also choose his opponents, and Avni Yildirim, whom he will fight Saturday night, raised eyebrows. Yildirim, of Turkey, hasn't boxed in two years.

ATLANTA (AP) — Taking over a team that has endured three straight losing seasons, the Atlanta Falcons' new regime is understandably reluctant to warn of more misery as they attempt to sort out major salary cap issues.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — With a growing reputation as boxing’s most popular fighter, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is preparing to showcase his skills at the home of the Miami Dolphins. The Mexican fighter will defend his super middleweight championship against Turkey’s Avni Yildirim at Hard Rock Stadium. It's the first boxing event at the 34-year-old venue.

Sola Winley hired by MLS as EVP chief diversity officer - Feb. 22, 2021 03:34 PM EST NEW YORK (AP) — Sola Winley was hired by Major League Soccer as executive vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. The league said Monday that he was hired Feb. 16 and will report to Commissioner Don Garber. The 50-year-old Winley is to lead efforts to increase representation, advancement and retention of underrepresented groups among league and team front offices and team coaching staffs. Winley worked for the NFL in international media marketing and sales from 1995-200...

Ravens promote Ver Steeg to be running backs coach - Feb. 22, 2021 07:52 PM EST OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens promoted Craig Ver Steeg to be their running backs coach. The 60-year-old Ver Steeg is a 38-year coaching veteran who most recently served as the Ravens’ senior assistant/running backs coach from 2019-20. The opening was created when Matt Weiss left to become the quarterbacks coach at the University of Michigan under coach Jim Harbaugh, brother of Ravens coach John Harbaugh. Weiss' hiring was announced Monday, while the Ravens announced Ver Steeg's prom...