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Roger Goodell Wants MORE International Games

  • Roger Goodell anounced there will be eight international NFL games next season.
  • The league is aiming to play its inaugural games in Madrid and Ireland.
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Commissioner Roger Goodell announced there will be eight international NFL games next year, the most for a single season. We assess the game’s rapid globalization with former Giants receiver Victor Cruz.

Plus, FC Dallas forward Bernard Kamungo joins the show to discuss his journey from a refugee of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the American soccer pitch as well as the rapid rise of MLS. Also, Vanderbilt’s quarterback is suing the NCAA, Bronny James sells out his G League debut, and Diamond Sports Group loses another MLB team.

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