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Georgia transfer Ja'Marley Riddle arrested on drug charges, speeding
Georgia safety Ja'Marley Riddle was arrested last Friday on two felony drug possession charges after being pulled over for speeding.,Riddle, a transfer from East Carolina, was arrested by Glynn County (Ga.) Police and charged with possession of marijuana of more than one ounce, possession of a Sched...

Jaguars sign veteran RB Ameer Abdullah among roster moves
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed veteran running back Ameer Abdullah on Monday.,No terms of the deal were disclosed.,Abdullah, who turns 33 next month, is entering his 12th season in the league after being drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.,He landed on season-end...

Ted Turner, former owner of Braves and TV mogul, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the former owner of the Atlanta Braves who signed baseball's first free agent, has died at 87.,Turner Enterprises, in a news release, confirmed Turner died Wednesday surrounded by family and friends.,In September 2018, Turner disclosed he had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, which...

A's OF Brent Rooker leaves game vs. Yankees with flank discomfort
The visiting Athletics lost Brent Rooker to right flank discomfort when the right fielder felt pain on a swing in the first inning of Thursday's game against the New York Yankees.,Rooker appeared to feel pain when he fouled off a changeup by New York starter Ryan Weathers for a 0-2 count. He winced ...

Reports: Texans make Ka'imi Fairbairn NFL's highest-paid kicker
The Houston Texans are making nine-year veteran Ka'imi Fairbairn the NFL's highest-paid kicker with a two-year, $13 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,Fairbairn, 32, would average $6.5 million annually in the new terms through 2028, pushing him ahead of the Kansas ...

WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 'I think I deserve to be the highest-paid at my position'
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is eligible for a new contract because he has played three seasons on his rookie deal.,While Smith-Njigba says he isn't pressing the issue, the 2025 AP Offensive Player of the Year said he believes he should be the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver. ,...

Report: Christian Coleman, Twanisha Terry cited in Sha'Carri Richardson speeding arrest
Two more Olympic sprinters were cited by officers in conjunction with Sha'Carri Richardson's arrest for driving in excess of 100 mph on Thursday in Florida's Orange County, according to a report by The Athletic.,Christian Coleman, the world record-holder in the indoor 60 meters, arrived at Richardso...

One-game ban for Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase upheld on appeal
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase will serve a one-game suspension for spitting on an opponent after his appeal was denied on Tuesday.,The punishment stems from Chase's actions involving Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey in a game that Pittsburgh won 34-12. Ramsey punched Chase in the fourth quar...

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct
The NFL suspended Cincinnati wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase for one game on Monday due to an act of unsportsmanlike conduct in the Bengals' most recent loss.,Chase spat on Jalen Ramsey while jawing with the Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback in the fourth quarter of a 34-12 defeat on Sunday.,The All-Pro pa...

Steelers' Jalen Ramsey says Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase spit on him before ejection
Pittsburgh defensive back Jalen Ramsey said Cincinnati's Ja'Marr Chase spit on him, leading the Steelers player to take a swing at the Bengals star wide receiver during their game Sunday.,Ramsey was ejected for throwing the punch, which came with about 13 minutes remaining in the host Steelers' 34-1...

Texans sign K Matthew Wright with Ka'imi Fairbairn reportedly injured
The Houston Texans signed veteran kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad on Wednesday as insurance as starter K'ami Fairbairn is dealing with a lower-body injury, per multiple reports.,Fairbairn, 31, made five of six field-goal attempts to account for all of the Texans' points in an 18-15 home ...

Brandon Graham mulls ending retirement, rejoining Eagles
Brandon Graham is considering coming out of retirement to rejoin the Philadelphia Eagles, ESPN reported Sunday.,The report comes six days after defensive end Za'Darius Smith announced his retirement.,A two-time Super Bowl champion, Graham called it a career on March 18 after a franchise-record 206 r...

Eagles pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith announces retirement
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Za'Darius Smith announced his retirement Monday on Instagram.,The 33-year-old three-time Pro Bowl selection is six weeks into his 11th NFL season, his first with the Eagles (4-2).,"I knew this day would come -- but now that it's here, I'm feeling so many emotions I ...

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase (illness) questionable vs. Packers
Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers due to an illness, head coach Zac Taylor announced Friday.,Chase hopes to be in the lineup for the spiraling Bengals (2-3), who will turn to veteran quarterback Joe F...

Bubba Chandler, Pirates blank Athletcis to end losing skid
Bubba Chandler, Pirates blank Athletics to end losing skid,Bubba Chandler and two relievers combined on a one-hitter and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the visiting Athletics on Saturday.,Nick Yorke and Bryan Reynolds homered for the Pirates (66-89),...

Brent Rooker's HR fuels Athletics past Red Sox
Brent Rooker homered during a three-run first inning that helped the visiting Athletics defeat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Thursday., ,Rooker's home run, his 30th of the season, came against Boston starter Brayan Bello and gave the Athletics a 2-0 lead. Nick Kurtz scored on Tyler Soderstrom's single l...

Saints acquire injured WR Ja'Lynn Polk from Patriots
The New Orleans Saints acquired injured wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk from the New England Patriots on Saturday.,While the Saints noted that they acquired the wideout for "future considerations," multiple media outlets reported they are picking up a seventh-round pick in the 2028 NFL Draft in exchange ...

Eagles sign veteran pass rusher Za’Darius Smith
A day after their win to kick off the NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles signed free agent pass rusher Za'Darius Smith.,Smith will join the Eagles on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. The Eagles moved fullback Ben VanSumeren to injured reserve in a corresponding move Friday.,Smith, 32...

Athletics roll past Twins, secure first sweep in Minnesota since 2014
Lawrence Butler ignited a six-run second inning with a bases-clearing double, Nick Kurtz launched his 26th home run and rookie Jack Perkins combined with two relievers on a five-hitter, allowing the Athletics to complete a rare three-game road sweep of the Minnesota Twins with an 8-3 victory Thursda...

Brent Rooker's 3-run HR, Luis Severino's gem carry A's past Mariners
Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer and Luis Severino recorded his first home win of the season as the Athletics registered a 6-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.,Shea Langeliers homered and doubled and Miguel Andujar had two doubles and two RBIs as the At...