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The Athletics spent more money this offseason than they have in years. They paid the largest guaranteed contract ($67 million) in franchise history to Luis Severino, gave $125.5 million in extensions ...

The coaches of the four teams playing for the CONCACAF Nations League title this week think soccer should remain separate ...