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Vikings, OT Christian Darrisaw agree to 4-year contract extension through 2029
The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday they have agreed to terms with left tackle Christian Darrisaw on a four-year contract extension that ties him to the team through the 2029 season.,The extension is worth a maximum of $113 million with $77 million guaranteed, including $43.7 million guaranteed ...
76ers introduce Paul George, celebrate ‘patient’ Tyrese Maxey
The Philadelphia 76ers now have their Big Three, introducing forward Paul George on Tuesday as the star joins forces with guard Tyrese Maxey and center Joel Embiid.,The Sixers reeled in George with a four-year, $212 million max contract earlier this month. They were able to do so because Maxey waite...
Army coach cites scheduling, playoff as reasons for joining AAC
One of the last remaining independent FBS football programs is now part of the Group of Five conference ecosystem.,Army was introduced at American Athletic Conference media days for the first time Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, where coach Jeff Monken explained that the realities of scheduling and rec...
Bucs LB Randy Gregory placed on reserve/did not report list
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed edge rusher Randy Gregory on the reserve/did not report list on Tuesday when veteran players were required to arrive at training camp.,Gregory, 31, also was absent for voluntary offseason workouts and the three-day mandatory minicamp -- the latter an unexcused absence...
Giants OT Evan Neal (ankle) to start camp on PUP list
The New York Giants placed offensive tackle Evan Neal on the active/physically unable to perform list on Tuesday ahead of the start of training camp.,Neal can be activated from the list once he passes his physical. If he's ultimately moved to the reserve/PUP list during the preseason, he will have t...
Rockies INF/OF Kris Bryant (oblique) back from 10-day IL
Out since early June with a left oblique strain, Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant was activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. ,In a corresponding move, outfielder Sean Bouchard was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque.,Bryant, 32, played in three rehab games at Triple-A over t...
ATP roundup: Seeded players start to fall in Atlanta
No. 6 seed Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia and No. 7 seed Brandon Nakashima were shown the door in the first round of the Atlanta Open on Tuesday.,Australian lucky loser Adam Walton saved all three break points he faced and took down Kecmanovic 6-4, 6-4. Mackenzie McDonald needed just 72 minutes to win ...
Mets place rookie RHP Christian Scott (UCL) on 15-day IL
The New York Mets placed rookie right-hander Christian Scott on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of a sprained right ulnar collateral ligament.,In a corresponding move, the Mets recalled left-hander Alex Young from Triple-A Syracuse.,Scott, whose move was retroactive to Monday, last pitche...
Rams, QB Matthew Stafford 'find solution' to contract
Quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams reached an amicable solution to their concerns over his contract and he reported to training camp, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.,McVay was delayed meeting with the media to focus on Stafford's contract situation, which includes an increase ...
ACC notebook: Cal, Stanford ready for cross-country trips
As the Pac-12 Conference fell apart in summer 2023, a lifeline came for San Francisco Bay Area institutions Cal and Stanford from an unlikely destination: the Atlantic Coast Conference.,On Tuesday, the Golden Bears and Cardinal football programs received formal introductions to their cross-country c...
Reports: Browns guarantee Amari Cooper $20M for 2024
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper received a $5 million raise and will make $20 million in the final year of his five-year, $100 million deal, Cleveland.com and ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Cooper, who turned 30 last month, will receive half of the $20 million guarantee in a signing bonus to ...
Bears safety to skip game to support wife -- Simone Biles -- at Paris Games
Bears safety Jonathan Owens received permission to skip the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 1 to take a trip to Paris. ,That's where his wife, four-time Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles, will be competing in the 2024 Olympics. The Bears are scheduled to play a preseason game on Aug. 1 in Canton, Ohio...
Report: Browns guarantee Amari Cooper $20M for 2024
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper received a $5 million raise and will make $20 million in the final year of his five-year, $100 million deal, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Cooper, who turned 30 last month, will receive half of the $20 million guarantee in a signing bonus to conclude the deal ...
D-backs activate LHP Jordan Montgomery for Tuesday start
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery was activated from the 15-day injured list and will start Tuesday night against the visiting the Kansas City Royals.,Montgomery, 31, progressed enough from right knee inflammation to skip a rehab assignment after three-plus weeks on the IL. He threw...
CF Montreal trade F Mason Toye to Timbers
The Portland Timbers acquired veteran forward Mason Toye from CF Montreal on Tuesday in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2025.,Montreal will also receive $200,000 in 2025 general allocation money from Portland if Toye reaches certain performance metrics or contractual obligations, per the c...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses third straight practice due to illness
Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson was not on the field with the Ravens on Tuesday, missing his third consecutive practice due to illness.,Jackson was heartily defended by head coach John Harbaugh against critics on Sunday, but hasn't been on the field since.,"The vision that we have together is that La...
Tyreek Hill eyes extension, wants to stay with Dolphins
Reporting on the first day of Dolphins training camp, star wide receiver Tyreek Hill wants to be paid like his contemporaries but also expressed his desire to remain in Miami.,"Obviously, I let (agent) Drew (Rosenhaus) and the team handle that situation," said the 30-year-old Hill, who still has thr...
49ers GM: Brandon Aiyuk to report, remain 'integral part of team'
49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is reporting for the start of training camp and expected to practice with the team, general manager John Lynch said Tuesday. ,The reigning NFC champions and Aiyuk are locked in a contract stalemate. NFL Network reported the last "meaningful negotiations" took place ...
Tony Finau looks to continue 'good vibes' at 3M Open
Tony Finau recorded three consecutive top-10 finishes before missing the cut at the Open Championship last week.,Finau looks to regain his form on Thursday when he competes at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minn.,The tournament is the penultimate event before the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs begin in Memph...
WNBA All-Star Game shatters ratings record
The WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix drew a record number of viewers on Saturday, crushing the old mark set 21 years ago.,In all, 3.44 million people watched the game on ABC, topping the previous record of 1.44 million viewers in 2003. That game featured an array of current and future Hall of Fame memb...