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UFC 303 reports a nearly $16M gate, its 4th-biggest despite 3 bouts with replacement fighters

Jun. 30, 2024 07:33 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor’s broken toe couldn’t keep MMA fans away from T-Mobile Arena on Saturday for UFC 303, as the 30-year-old organization celebrated its fourth-highest gate. With 18,881 in attendance, the total gate was announced at $15.9 million for an event that...

Pereira retains light heavyweight title with 2nd-round TKO of Prochazka at UFC 303

Jun. 30, 2024 01:54 AM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Pereira first became a champion kickboxer and then moved to the UFC and won title belts in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. And, after Saturday night's convincing victory over top-ranked challenger Jiri Prochazka in UFC 303, he might not be...

Bears sign receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter to 1-year deal

Jun. 18, 2024 13:01 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed veteran receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter to a one-year contract on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Carter has 108 receptions for 1,259 yards and six touchdowns over six seasons with Philadelphia (2018), Houston (2018-20),...

AFC North to be featured on in-season 'Hard Knocks,' close look at Ravens, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

Jun. 17, 2024 13:13 PM EDT

The AFC North is ready for its closeup. The division best known for heated rivalries and star quarterbacks will be featured on HBO's “Hard Knocks” TV series this season. It's the first time the Emmy Award-winning series has chronicled an entire division. Last...

Raiders end minicamp with questions at quarterback, offensive line and cornerback

Jun. 13, 2024 19:38 PM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Even if outside expectations for the Raiders are modest at best, there has been energy inside the team's headquarters because of the strong buy-in of players remaining in Las Vegas during the offseason. That included the voluntary organized team activities...

Chicago Bears re-sign veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis to 1-year contract

Jun. 10, 2024 15:20 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears brought back Marcedes Lewis on Monday, re-signing the veteran tight end to a one-year contract. Lewis played in 17 games for Chicago last season, finishing with four receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. He returns to a tight end room...

Chicago Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams is encouraged by his early progress in a 3-day minicamp

Jun. 06, 2024 17:21 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, IL (AP) — Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams emerged from his first exposure to veteran NFL players at organized team activities and minicamp with a greater appreciation for what he’s up against. Williams, the first pick in the NFL draft, found he has...

Bears WR Keenan Allen insists he's not sweating his contract situation

Jun. 04, 2024 19:07 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Keenan Allen insisted he's comfortable letting his performance do the talking when it comes to a potential contract extension with the Chicago Bears. The six-time Pro Bowl receiver finds himself in an uncertain position. He's entering the final season of a...

Chicago Bears are ready to embrace 'Hard Knocks' cameras this summer

May. 31, 2024 18:32 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears already figured to have plenty of eyes on them. There'll be a few more cameras now, too. The Bears are ready to welcome the “Hard Knocks” film crew this summer after HBO and the NFL picked the founding franchise to be featured on the...

Chicago Bears are set to be featured on 'Hard Knocks' for first time

May. 30, 2024 18:56 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are set to be featured on “Hard Knocks” for the first time. HBO and the NFL announced Thursday the founding NFL franchise was chosen for the 19th edition of the Emmy-winning series that first aired in 2001. Chairman George...