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"There is nothing happening with Freddy. He's come in and worked hard with us. He is a great lad but I'm more than happy with what I've got. I have a strong squad."

-- Blackpool coach Barry Ferguson explains that the English second division club won't be signing Freddy Adu, who has been training with Blackpool for the past three weeks. (Blackpool Gazette)

"It's somewhat complex in that you're dealing with two different properties, and it's a long-term deal. It's taking a little bit longer than we would have liked, but we're going to hopefully get something done."

-- ESPN Senior VP/Programming Scott Guglielmino, confirming that ESPN and Fox are negotiating a joint bid for MLS and U.S. Soccer rights, beginning with the 2015 season. (Sports Business Daily)