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Reports: Seahawks OLB Uchenna Nwosu reworks contract
Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu has agreed to a reworked contract that will create space under the salary cap, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,Nwosu, 28, was slated to earn $26.5 million in the final two years of his contract, ESPN reported. Instead, he will make $19.51 ...
Patton Kizzire, Paul Waring WD from Valspar Championship
Patton Kizzire withdrew from play during the first round of the Valspar Championship on Thursday due to a back injury.,Starting on the back nine at Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course), Kizzire recorded three bogeys over his first eight holes before opting to call it a day at the tournament in Palm...
Kraken aim to continue strong play against Wild
The Seattle Kraken will ride a four-game point streak into their Wednesday matchup against the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minn.,The Kraken (30-34-5, 65 points) defeated the host Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 on Tuesday, rallying from a 2-0 first-period deficit to improve to 3-0-1 over the past week.,Sha...
SuperSonics icon Donald "Slick" Watts dies at age 73
Seattle SuperSonics legend Donald "Slick" Watts died Saturday at age 73, according to his son, Donald Jr.,The elder Watts had a stroke in 2021 and had struggled with his health in recent years.,"You did so much for so many of us. It was an honor to call you pops," said Watts Jr., a former college pl...
From Final Four to Fired: Why Kevin Keatts Didn’t Last at NC State
Kevin Keatts and NC State went on a Cinderella run last season, but Kevin Keatts didn't last much longer than that....
Report: Falcons, OT Jake Matthews agree on 2-year, $45 million contract extension
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with left tackle Jake Matthews for $45 million, the NFL Network reported on Sunday night.,The deal includes a guarantee of $38 million for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Matthews, 33, had two years remaining on his contract, which...
NC State fires coach Kevin Keatts year after Final Four run
Kevin Keatts was dismissed Sunday as head coach at North Carolina State, a year after leading his team on a magical run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.,In a statement, athletic director Boo Corrigan said a national search for Keatts' successor would begin immediately.,"I want to thank Coac...
Seattle’s Quarterback Conundrum: What’s Next After Trading Geno Smith?
After trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round pick, there are serious questions about what the Seattle Seahawks are going to do at quarterback....
Jets add Luke Schenn, reportedly Brandon Tanev in separate deals
The Winnipeg Jets bolstered their roster on Friday, acquiring defenseman Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins and reportedly adding forward Brandon Tanev from the Seattle Kraken.,The Jets sent a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a fourth-round selection in 2027 to acquire Schenn, who w...
Seattle, LAFC center focus on rival after hectic start to 2025
Hectic is a fair description of the start of the 2025 season for Los Angeles FC and the Seattle Sounders.,Both had midweek games in the second round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. LAFC defeated Columbus 3-0 behind two goals from Denis Bouanga and the Sounders played to a scoreless draw with Liga MX ...
Matthew Stafford Stays with Rams, But Only After a Little Free-Agent Searching
Matthew Stafford explored free agency but restructured his deal to stay with the Los Angeles Rams for another title run in 2025....
DK Metcalf Landing Spots: Top Trade Destinations for Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver
The Seattle Seahawks gave DK Metcalf permission to seek a trade and these three teams could get active and trade for the superstar wide receiver....
Panthers F Matthew Tkachuk out for regular season
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will miss the remainder of the regular season with a groin injury, the team confirmed Monday.,The Panthers placed Tkachuk, 27, on long-term injured reserve Sunday. He has missed four games since sustaining the injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off.,"Matthew's ...
Knicks waive Matt Ryan, Jacob Toppin
The New York Knicks have waived Matt Ryan and Jacob Toppin, the team announced Sunday.,Playing on two-way deals, neither Ryan (19) nor Toppin (16) exceeded 20 appearances this season for the Knicks.,According to a report from SNY, New York now has an open slot on its 15-man roster and can add a play...
Panthers place F Matthew Tkachuk on IR
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk was placed on injured reserve on Sunday due to a groin injury.,It was not immediately known if Tkachuk is on the traditional injured reserve or long-term IR, however.,Tkachuk, 27, has sat out the Panthers' past four games after being injured during the 4 Nati...
Rams on QB Matthew Stafford: 'He's back'
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will remain with the team for the upcoming season.,"He's back," the Rams posted on social media Friday.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ALLOW ME TO REINTRODUCE MYSELF <a href="https://t.co/0uaAiGsWTa">pic.twitter.com/0uaAiGsWTa</...
Tigers OF Matt Vierling (shoulder) to miss Opening Day
Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling is nursing a strained right rotator cuff and will not be ready by Opening Day, manager A.J. Hinch said Friday.,The team announced that Vierling, 28, will complete a period of rest before being re-evaluated for baseball activities. ,Vierling batted .257 with ca...
Reports: Rams, QB Matthew Stafford to meet Friday
The Rams and Matthew Stafford are set to meet on Friday as rumors swirl about the quarterback's future in Los Angeles, multiple outlets reported.,The team gave Stafford's camp permission to contact other teams to assess his market value. He has two years left on his current deal with a salary of $27...
Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner to miss Japan series vs. Dodgers
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will not travel to Japan for next month's season-opening two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Craig Counsell announced Thursday.,Hoerner, 27, still is recovering from surgery in October to repair a flexor tendon in his right forearm and wi...
Sounders, Real Salt Lake aspire for better after unsatisfying openers
The Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake, who are scheduled to meet Saturday in Sandy, Utah, came away disappointed from their Major League Soccer openers for much different reasons.,The Sounders (0-0-1, 1 point) allowed an own goal in second-half stoppage time for a 2-2 draw with visiting Charlotte ...