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Giants first-round LB Abdul Carter signs rookie deal
Linebacker Abdul Carter, the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, signed his four-year rookie contract with the New York Giants on Thursday.,Agents for the Penn State product confirmed that the fully guaranteed deal is worth $45.255 million.,Carter, 21, is represented by Drew Rosenhaus, Robert Bailey a...
Steelers sign first-round DT Derrick Harmon
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon signed his four-year rookie contract, the team announced Thursday.,The Steelers selected the standout Oregon defensive tackle with the 21st overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft last month.,The four-year deal is worth $17,948,806, per Spotrac. I...
Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson: 'I'm fully cleared'
Detroit Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson uttered three little words fans were waiting for Thursday when discussing his recovery from the fractured tibia and fibula that ended his 2024 season.,"I'm fully cleared," Hutchinson said.,OK, Hutchinson said more than that as he plans to get up to s...
UNC chancellor 'delighted' at attention Bill Belichick has brought program
North Carolina fully expected the hiring of NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick to put a spotlight on its football program.,The fact that the coach's girlfriend has grabbed much of that spotlight has not dampened the school's enthusiasm, however. After all, there's no such thing as bad publicity, rig...
Report: WNBA's Liberty sell stake at record $450M valuation
New York Liberty owners sold shares in the WNBA team at what would be a record valuation of $450 million for a women's pro sports franchise, The Athletic reported Thursday.,The capital raised from the sale, which represent a percentage share in the "mid-teens," is believed to be earmarked toward con...
Mariners reinstate RHP George Kirby from injured list
The Seattle Mariners reinstated right-hander George Kirby from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start on Thursday against the host Houston Astros.,Kirby, 27, has not pitched in the majors this season due to right shoulder inflammation. He posted a 7.20 ERA over three rehab starts with Triple-A T...
Blackhawks tab Jeff Blashill as head coach
The Chicago Blackhawks hired Tampa Bay Lightning assistant Jeff Blashill as their new head coach on Thursday.,Blashill replaces Anders Sorensen, who was Chicago's interim coach after the December firing of Luke Richardson.,Blashill, 51, will begin his second stint as a head coach in the NHL. He post...
Kentucky newcomer Jaland Lowe withdraws from draft
Kentucky guard Jaland Lowe, a transfer from Pitt, has withdrawn from this summer's NBA draft.,"Can't miss this opportunity," Lowe posted Thursday on X along with photos of himself in a Wildcats uniform and a message to Kentucky fans: "Big Blue Nation See you soon!",<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">...
Yankees place reliever Fernando Cruz (shoulder) on IL
The New York Yankees placed reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list Thursday with inflammation in his right shoulder.,The move is retroactive to Monday for the 35-year-old right-hander, who has not pitched since last Saturday's 3-2 loss to the New York Mets.,Cruz is 1-2 with a 2.66 ERA and...
Christian Pulisic (rest) left off USMNT Gold Cup roster
U.S. Men's National Team attacker Christian Pulisic will not compete in this summer's Gold Cup as he recovers from a grueling season in Europe.,Pulisic, 26, was left off the roster that was announced Thursday, with U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker issuing an explanation.,"Christian and his...
Report: Saints QB Jake Haener (oblique) out 'couple of weeks'
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener will miss "a couple of weeks" after sustaining an oblique strain, ESPN reported Thursday.,Haener suffered the injury while throwing extra passes during Wednesday's OTA practice.,Per ESPN, an MRI revealed a strain but no tear of the oblique for Haener, who i...
Craig Kessler named new LPGA commissioner
The LPGA's Board of Directors elected Craig Kessler as the organization's 10th commissioner on Thursday.,Kessler, 39, most recently served as the chief operating offer for the PGA of America.,His tenure begins on July 15 as he replaces Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who stepped down in January.,"This isn't ...
Pacers Smell Blood After Stunner in Game 1: Knicks on the Brink Already?
The Pacers erased a 14-point deficit in the final minutes to steal Game 1 from the Knicks. With momentum on their side, can they push New York to the brink in Game 2?...
Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka earn French Open top seeds
The 2025 French Open begins Sunday with top-ranked Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka as the top seeds.,The men's and women's draws for this year's second Grand Slam tournament were announced on Thursday.,Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek are seeded second and fifth, respectively, fo...
Robert Hassell III, Nationals look to make impact vs. Braves
Washington prospect Robert Hassell III is expected to make his major league debut on Thursday night when the Nationals and visiting Atlanta Braves complete their rain-shortened series.,Hassell was listed in the starting lineup playing center field before Wednesday night's game was rained out. The co...
Showdown in Houston: AL West-leading Mariners visit Astros
The Seattle Mariners effectively have shared the offensive load thus far this season, with one of their recent acquisitions playing a key role in their 6-5, rubber-match win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.,Right fielder Leody Taveras, claimed off waivers by the Mariners from the Texas Range...
Are the 2025 Colorado Rockies the Worst MLB Team Ever? The Numbers Say Yes
The 2025 Colorado Rockies are on pace for MLB’s worst season ever. A deeper look at the numbers shows they may be even worse than the 2024 White Sox....
Pirates look to continue upswing in opener vs. Brewers
The Pittsburgh Pirates and visiting Milwaukee Brewers are expected to start a rookie on the mound Thursday night in the opener of their four-game series.,The Pirates, who will attempt to win three consecutive games for the first time this season, called up right-hander Mike Burrows from Triple-A Ind...
Orioles, Red Sox hope rain stays away as series starts in Boston
The Baltimore Orioles ended an eight-game losing streak Wednesday and hope the weather will give them an opportunity to win a second consecutive game when they visit the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night for the start of a four-game series., ,The Orioles and Red Sox could get Thursday off, however, s...
Division rivals Tigers, Guardians open season series
The last time the Tigers faced the Cleveland Guardians, Detroit's unlikely postseason run ended. ,Now, the Tigers will get a look -- their first of the season -- at their American League Central Division rival when the Guardians visit Detroit for four games beginning Thursday night.,The Guardians wo...