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    January 25 US Paper Talk: USA international destined for Huddersfield; AS Roma close in on their man

    Paul OkeyPaul Okey25 January 2021
    Duane Holmes for Derby County Dec20

    Duane Holmes for Derby County Dec20

    Second spell at Terriers for Duane Holmes, while Bryan Reynolds’ move to Italy expected to be completed this week.

    SOCCER: Duane Holmes has joined Huddersfield Town from Derby County. It marks the USA international's second spell with the club. The 26-year-old has signed a contract until the summer of 2024, with the option of a further year's extension. (Yorkshire Post)

    SOCCER: Bryan Reynolds is expected to finalise his move to AS Roma this week. The FC Dallas defender is set to fly to Fiumicino on Wednesday or Thursday, provided he tests negative for COVID-19.

    The 19-year-old will initially sign on loan, with an obligation to buy for €7million. FC Dallas will also receive 15% of any future transfer fee. (Corriere dello Sport)

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    SOCCER: San Francisco 49ers' executive vice president of football operations, Paraage Marathe, is set to become vice-chairman of Leeds United. Marathe is president of 49ers Enterprises who have increased their minority share in the Premier League club to 37%. (ESPN)

    FOOTBALL: Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has defended his decision to opt for a field goal in the closing stages of Sunday's 31-26 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    With Packers down eight and on the Buccaneers eight-yard line, LaFleur called off his offense on the fourth down, settling for a three-pointer from Mason Crosby.

    Buccaneers subsequently ran down the clock to secure their place in Super Bowl LV.
    "The way our defence was playing it felt like the right decision to do," LaFleur said. "It just didn't work out." (Various)

    FOOTBALL: Tom Brady will make $500,000 in incentives if Tampa Bay Buccaneers win Super Bowl LV. Brady has already collected $1.25million in incentives during Tampa Bay's postseason run. (ESPN)

    FOOTBALL: Detroit Lions and their long-time quarterback Matthew Stafford have agreed to part ways. (Various)

    FOOTBALL: Philadelphia Eagles' running backs coach and assistant head coach Duce Staley is being allowed to leave. Staley asked to be released from his contract after being overlooked for the head coaching role for a second time. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

    BASEBALL: Philadelphia Phillies have signed Mike Adams, a 26-year-old who spent the last three summers casually pitching in a South Jersey men's league, on a professional contract.
    Adams who worked part time as a scout for the Milwaukee Brewers while co-owning the Baseball Performance Center in Pleasantville is set to become a minor-league pitcher despite never having played affiliated baseball.
    "It all happened so fast that it was hard to understand," Adams said. "It's probably the toughest time to try and get signed, so I knew I was a little bit of a long shot. But once they called and said they were going to offer me a deal, it was awesome." (Philadelphia Inquirer)

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