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Seahawks GM John Schneider signs through 2030
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2030 draft. ,Schneider, 54. enters his second season with head coach Mike Macdonald and would hit the 20-year mark as the primary personnel boss in Seattle if he completes the new contract.,Hired in ...
Report: Seahawks RB Kenny McIntosh's leg injury thought to be torn ACL
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh suffered a left leg injury on Saturday that is thought to be a torn ACL, according to an ESPN report.,The Seahawks said on their website that McIntosh injured his knee on a return drill, had to be helped off the field by athletic trainers and missed the r...
Kansas coach Bill Self released from hospital
Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self was released from the hospital Saturday after undergoing a procedure two days earlier to insert two stents, the university announced. ,Self, 62, had checked into Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Thursday after experiencing "some concerning symptoms" and feeling u...
Blackhawks G Arvid Soderblom signs 2-year extension
The Chicago Blackhawks signed goaltender Arvid Soderblom to a two-year, $5.5 million extension on Saturday.,The deal runs through the 2026-27 season for Soderblom, who avoided arbitration.,Soderblom, 25, posted a 10-18-7 record with a 3.18 goals-against average and .898 save percentage in 36 games (...
Kansas coach Bill Self hospitalized, has 2 stents inserted
Bill Self, the winningest men's basketball coach in Kansas Jayhawks history, was admitted to the hospital and had two stents inserted on Thursday, the university announced.,The 62-year-old Self, who has guided the Jayhawks since 2003, led the team in its final summer practice on Thursday morning. Ac...
Seahawks release veteran TE Noah Fant
The Seattle Seahawks released veteran tight end Noah Fant on Sunday, just days before the team was set to begin training camp.,A six-year pro out of Iowa, the 27-year-old Fant spent the past three seasons with the Seahawks, totaling 130 catches for 1,400 yards and five touchdowns. Fant landed with S...
Two-time Stanley Cup winner Tyler Johnson announces retirement
Tyler Johnson, who played 13 seasons in the NHL and won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced his retirement on Monday.,Johnson most recently suited up for the Boston Bruins, but the forward played only nine games in his lone season with them and contributed two assists.,...
NBA Free Agency Sizzles While LeBron Tells Everyone to Go Grab a Plate
From Rich Paul’s comments to surprise signings, the NBA offseason is delivering fireworks. Here's what every NBA free agency fan needs to know....
2025 NBA Draft Winners: Spurs, Suns, Heat Among Teams That Nailed It
From the Spurs’ steal of Carter Bryant to Miami’s grab of Kasparas Jakucionis, here are five NBA teams that emerged as early winners from the 2025 draft — plus two honorable mentions....
Seahawks bringing back CB Shaquill Griffin
Cornerback Shaquill Griffin is signing with the Seattle Seahawks, where he started his NFL career and had his lone Pro Bowl season, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Griffin, a Pro Bowl pick in 2019, is signing a one-year, $3 million contract that can increase in value up to $4 million, ...
4-star G Kohl Rosario reclassifies, commits to Kansas
Four-star guard Kohl Rosario committed to Kansas on Tuesday and will reclassify to 2025 to join the Jayhawks for the upcoming season.,The 6-foot-5 Miami native ranks as the No. 72 overall recruit and the No. 13 shooting guard in the Class of 2026, per the 247Sports composite.,<blockquote class="twit...
Blackhawks acquire F Andre Burakovsky from Kraken
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken on Saturday in exchange for fellow forward Joe Veleno.,Burakovsky, 30, recorded 37 points (10 goals, 27 assists) in 79 regular-season games with the Kraken this past season.,The two-time Stanley Cup winner carries a salary cap ...
Blackhawks retain F Ryan Donato with four-year, $16M deal
Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.,Donato, 29, could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, but instead chose to sign a deal through the 2028-29 season with Chicago.,Last season, Donato led the Blackhawk...
Seahawks extend P Michael Dickson through '29
All-Pro punter Michael Dickson has signed a four-year extension with the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced Tuesday.,Dickson, 29, was entering the final season of a four-year, $14.5 million extension signed in 2021. He once again becomes the NFL's highest-paid punter, with the NFL Network reportin...
Panthers QB Bryce Perkins named UFL Offensive POY
Michigan Panthers quarterback Bryce Perkins was named the 2025 UFL Offensive Player of the Year on Tuesday.,St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Pita Taumoepenu was named the league's Defensive Player of the Year.,Winners were selected by a panel of league and team executives, coaches and players from a...
Report: Seahawks extend P Michael Dickson through '29
All-Pro punter Michael Dickson has agreed to a four-year, $16.2 million extension with the Seattle Seahawks, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,Dickson, 29, who was entering the final season of a four-year, $14.5 million extension signed in 2021, once again becomes the NFL's highest-paid punter.,The n...
Defenders handle Battlehawks, advance to UFL title game
Jordan Ta'amu passed for 204 yards and one touchdown as the DC Defenders advanced to the UFL title game with a 36-18 victory over the host St. Louis Battlehawks on Sunday in the XFL Conference final.,The Defenders will face the Michigan Panthers for the league championship on Saturday at The Dome at...
Seahawks coach slams door on Sam Darnold QB2 talk
Pundits and proponents of starting any quarterback but Sam Darnold received an emphatic hush from Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald on Tuesday. ,Whether Darnold, 27, was the best option to start for Seattle this season became a hotter topic on Monday after a rough showing in organized team activiti...
Battlehawks hold down Defenders in UFL semi preview
Carson Wells, Myles Sims and Mike Rose made seven tackles apiece, leading a strong defensive effort that led the St. Louis Battlehawks to a 13-8 win over the D.C. Defenders on Friday in Washington.,The game was a preview of a UFL semifinal matchup that was already slated for June 8 in St. Louis.,The...
Ex-Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews plans return to NHL
After a two-year hiatus, former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is planning to play in the NHL next season.,Toews, 37, informed his agent Pat Brisson that he is committed to embark on a comeback attempt. Brisson confirmed the news to multiple media outlets on Thursday.,"Yes, 100 percent. J...