Red Bulls managing director Marc de Grandpre resigns (AP)

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Marc de Grandpre resigned Wednesday as managing director of the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer. De Grandpre spent nine years with Red Bull, the parent company of the soccer franchise. He became managing director of the Red Bulls in April 2006. "I am sad to leave the many outstanding people that have been a part of the success and excitement of the Red Bulls," de Grandpre said.

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