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Former New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery, commenting for the first time since his surprising release last week, confirmed Sunday that he wanted out because he didn't see himself in the team's plans."It was time for a change, time for a change of scenery for myself and the organization as well," Cotchery told the Pittsburgh media. "It was time to move on. Future-wise, I didn't really see myself fitting in.New York Jets: Training campHere's all your news from Jets camp:Jets Center » Blog » Photos »"People on the outside looking in might say, 'Well, you been there that long, you're part of the future,' but I didn't really see it that way. I think it would have been beneficial for both sides to move on."Cotchery, 29, was released Aug. 4 after seven seasons with the Jets, and eventually landed with the Steelers. [Read the full article] To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. Click the upgrade button to the right or learn more.Before he stepped into the Octagon on Sunday night at Bradley Center in Milwaukee, welterweight slugger Chris Lytle announced it would be his last fight.The man standing across from him in the cage, Dan Hardy, was fighting to keep his UFC career alive.Don't miss a moment of the latest MMA coverage from around the world. Follow us on Twitter and stay informed. Join »For the fourth time in a row, Hardy failed to leave the Octagon victorious. After going toe-to-toe for nearly three full rounds, Lytle applied a choke that forced Hardy to tap at 4:16 of the third round.Lytle leaves the UFC to devote more time to his family. But his performance will be remembered for a long time.Lytle-Hardy By The NumbersStatsLytleHardyKnockdowns00Sig. Strikes127 of 27161 of 238Str. [Read the full article] To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. Click the upgrade button to the right or learn more.BARCELONA, Spain -- Cesc Fabregas' transfer to Barcelona is complete after the Spain midfielder signed a five-year contract Monday.Barcelona said it paid $42 million to Arsenal, and incentives could increase the figure to $56 million.Fabregas himself will pay the Gunners $1.4 million out of his salary for each season of the deal, and the Spanish champions will pay up to $7 million more depending on trophies won.[+] EnlargeLeon Neal/AFP/Getty ImagesCesc Fabregas returns to his boyhood club Barcelona after Arsenal and the Champions League champs agreed to a steep fee for the star Spanish midfielder. [Read the full article] 
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