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Report: Deebo Samuel gets $17M guaranteed in reworked deal
The Washington Commanders and newly acquired Deebo Samuel agreed on a one-year renegotiated deal that guarantees the wide receiver $17 million, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The Commanders also added another $3 million in incentives, per the report.,The Commanders acquired Samuel from the San Francisco 4...
Racing Louisville F Bethany Balcer taking a break
Racing Louisville's Bethany Balcer announced Wednesday that she is taking a break from soccer to focus on herself.,"I've always preached that when soccer is no longer fun, and you don't find joy in doing it, something needs to change," the 28-year-old forward posted on Instagram.,Balcer has scored 4...
Lions propose playoff seeding change
The high-powered Detroit Lions nearly had to hit the road to open the playoffs in January before winning their regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings.,Had Detroit lost that game, Minnesota would have wrapped up the ultra-competitive NFC North and the Lions would've dropped to the confer...
Reports: Clemson finalizing extension for Brad Brownell
Clemson is finalizing a six-year contract extension for head coach Brad Brownell, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed about the deal that will keep Brownell with the program through the 2030-31 season.,Per reports, the extension is pending approval from the ...
Netflix bringing back 'Quarterback' for Season 2
Joe Burrow, Kirk Cousins and Jared Goff will star in the second season of the Netflix series "Quarterback.",On Wednesday, Netflix released the first trailer for the new season, which will stream in July.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coming to Ne...
Shane Wright, Adam Larsson propel Kraken past Blackhawks
Shane Wright scored twice and Adam Larsson had a goal and two assists to boost the visiting Seattle Kraken to a 6-2 rout of the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.,Matty Beniers added a goal and assist as Seattle (30-34-5, 65 points) secured the season series from Chicago, 2-1-0, behind a barrage of six ...
Shane Wright, Adam Larrson propel Kraken past Blackhawks
Shane Wright scored twice and Adam Larsson had a goal and two assists to boost the visiting Seattle Kraken to a 6-2 rout of the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.,Matty Beniers added a goal and assist as Seattle (30-34-5, 65 points) secured the season series from Chicago 2-1-0 behind a barrage of six un...
Reports: Packers signing veteran WR/KR Mecole Hardman
The Green Bay Packers are signing free agent wide receiver and return specialist Mecole Hardman to a one-year contract, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday night.,Hardman, who turned 27 on March 12, played for the Kansas City Chiefs last season. He had 12 catches for 90 yards as well as five rushes...
Jacksonville State routs host Georgia Tech in NIT opener
Jaron Pierre Jr. led the way with 30 points as Jacksonville State went into Atlanta and dominated No. 4 seed Georgia Tech 81-64 on Tuesday in the opening round of the NIT.,Marcellus Brigham Jr. chipped in 16 points and Jao Ituka had 14 for Jacksonville State (23-12), which will face either No. 1 see...
Pacers open home stretch with visit from Mavericks
The Indiana Pacers begin a pivotal five-game homestand on Wednesday when the slumping Dallas Mavericks come to Indianapolis. ,The Pacers (38-29) head into the closing 15-game stretch of the regular season vying for home-court advantage in an opening-round playoff series. ,Indiana is tied with the Mi...
Patriots sign QB Josh Dobbs
The New England Patriots officially have their new backup quarterback, signing journeyman Joshua Dobbs on Tuesday.,The team did not disclose terms, but it was originally reported last week to be a two-year, $8 million contract with $3.8 million fully guaranteed, per NFL Network.,Dobbs will back up D...
Vikings agree to terms with CB Jeff Okudah, WR Tim Jones
The Minnesota Vikings agreed Tuesday to terms on a contract with former first-round cornerback Jeff Okudah.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Vikings, however ESPN reported that agent Kevin Conner, the CEO of Universal Sports and Management, said it was a one-year contract. No financial te...
Jesper Bratt, Jake Allen help Devils top Blue Jackets
Jesper Bratt scored the eventual game-winner as the New Jersey Devils edged the host Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday night.,Timo Meier also scored for New Jersey (37-26-6, 80 points), which has won four of five and improved to 20-15-2 on the road this season.,Jake Allen made 45 saves in the vict...
Report: Vikings, CB Jeff Okudah agree to 1-year deal
The Minnesota Vikings and cornerback Jeff Okudah, a former first-round pick, agreed to a one-year contract on Tuesday.,That's according to agent Kevin Conner, the CEO of Universal Sports and Management, ESPN reported. No financial terms were disclosed.,Okudah, 26, is returning to the NFC North, wher...
Obi Toppin's late-OT trey pushes Pacers past Wolves
Obi Toppin scored 34 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds remaining in overtime, while leading the Indiana Pacers to a 132-130 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday in Minneapolis.,Toppin made 7 of 10 shots and tied his season-best point total for Indiana (38-29), which ...
Jesper Bratt, Jake Allen help Devils defeat Blue Jackets
Jesper Bratt scored the eventual game-winner as the New Jersey Devils edged the host Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday night.,Timo Meier also scored for New Jersey (37-26-6, 80 points), which has won four of five and improved to 20-15-2 on the road this season.,Jake Allen made 45 saves in the vict...
Blackhawks seek rare home win streak as Kraken visit
After slumping through a winless four-game road trip, the Chicago Blackhawks will aim to earn consecutive home victories for the first time in three months on Tuesday as they host the Seattle Kraken.,Chicago (20-38-9, 49 points) is set to skate at the United Center for the first time since edging th...
Georgia Tech not looking back as it opens NIT vs. Jacksonville State
Following a strong finish to the season, Georgia Tech finds itself in the postseason for the first time in four years.,The Yellow Jackets earned a No. 4 seed in the National Invitation Tournament, where they'll begin with a matchup against Jacksonville State on Tuesday in Atlanta.,Georgia Tech (17-1...
Tigers narrow 3B pool, send Jace Jung to Triple-A
The Detroit Tigers optioned Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, ending his chances of taking over the vacant starting third-base spot for Opening Day.,The Tigers also optioned left-hander Sean Guenther to Toledo, leaving the club with 39 players in major league camp at Lakeland, Fla.,Jung, 24, h...
NFL transactions roundup: Bengals sign LB Oren Burks
The Bengals signed linebacker Oren Burks to a two-year contract on Monday. Financial terms were not revealed.,A third-round draft pick by Green Bay in 2018, he spent four seasons with the Packers, two with the 49ers and one with the Super Bowl champion Eagles.,Burks, who turns 30 on Friday, has appe...