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A source said that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, along with several owners and at least two other NFL execs, will be "deposed and asked to turn over all cell phone records and emails in relation to the Colin Kaepernick collusion case against the NFL." The other league execs include Exec VP/Football Operations Troy Vincent and Senior VP/Player Engagement Arthur McAfee (ESPN.com, 11/5).

The city of Pontiac, Mich., issued a permit on Friday for the "long-awaited demolition" of the Pontiac Silverdome, once home to the Lions. Demolition is "set to begin Dec. 3" (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 11/4).

AAA signed a multiyear renewal to title sponsor Texas Motor Speedway's fall Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race (TMS).

Former USMNT player Paul Caligiuri on Friday "officially announced his run" for U.S. Soccer Federation President (SI.com, 11/4).

Former NFLer Vince Young is "expected to join" more than 80 former Titans players at the team's game against the Ravens at Nissan Stadium today (Nashville TENNESSEAN, 11/4).

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