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New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson signs a four-year extension
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orlans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson has signed a four-year contract extension, general manager Mickey Loomis said Saturday. The extension, which runs through the 2027 season, is worth up to $52 million with about $35 million guaranteed, a person...
Cowboys star CB Trevon Diggs tears ACL in practice
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs tore the ACL in his left knee in practice Thursday, a major setback for a defense off to a great start in 2023. The team said an MRI confirmed the ACL tear and that while there was no timetable for a return, the 2021...
Germany hires Julian Nagelsmann as men’s national soccer team coach through Euro 2024
BERLIN (AP) — Germany hired Julian Nagelsmann to lead the men’s national soccer team on Friday, entrusting the former Bayern Munich coach with doing a better job than the last Bayern Munich coach who tried. The German soccer federation said Nagelsmann was taking over on a...
49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk will miss game against Giants with shoulder injury
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk will miss Thursday night's game against the New York Giants with an injured shoulder. Aiyuk played through the injury last week after getting hurt on his first catch of the game but was designated as inactive...
Evgeny Kuznetsov is still with the Capitals after more trade rumors and feels ready to bounce back
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Evgeny Kuznetsov is still his typical jovial, smiling self off the ice. He is also very much still with the Washington Capitals. After a second down season in three years and another summer of trade rumors, Kuznetsov returning never seemed like a sure thing....
Training camps open around the NHL with big questions to answer from Anaheim to Columbus
Exactly 100 days after the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers to win the Stanley Cup for the first time, training camps open around the NHL on Thursday. The Golden Knights bring back nearly the same roster in their bid to repeat while the Panthers are still licking their...
QB Bryce Young's status for Sunday uncertain because of ankle injury; Andy Dalton may get start
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young did not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice because of an ankle injury, opening the door for the possibility of veteran Andy Dalton starting on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Panthers coach...
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is disappointed about the lack of discussions about a new contract
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said he is disappointed about the lack of discussions with the team about a new contract. Stamkos’ current $68 million, eight-year deals ends after the upcoming season, and he said there have not been any conversations...
Tab Ramos hired as assistant coach of New England Revolution after Bruce Arena departure
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Former U.S. star midfielder Tab Ramos was hired Tuesday as an assistant coach by the New England Revolution, whose staff has been in transition. New England announced on Aug. 1 that coach Bruce Arena had been put on leave after an investigation began into...
Michigan State tells football coach Mel Tucker it will fire him for misconduct with rape survivor
Michigan State informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker on Monday that he will be fired without compensation for misconduct involving activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy in a sordid case that dates back more than a year. “The notice provides Tucker with seven calendar days...
