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Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins signs 1-year franchise tender

Jun. 17, 2024 17:41 PM EDT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins signed his one-year franchise tender for the 2024 season on Monday. However, his long-term future with the team remains in doubt. The fifth-year wideout received the franchise tag in February and didn't...

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...

Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs arrested on charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama

Jun. 16, 2024 16:10 PM EDT

Chiefs defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs was arrested for the second time in a month on a charge of domestic violence/burglary in Alabama and released on a $5,000 bond Sunday, according to records from the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office. There were no other details about the arrest....

Katie Ledecky heading to her fourth Olympics, wins 400 freestyle at US swimming trials

Jun. 15, 2024 22:46 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Katie Ledecky is heading to her fourth Olympics, an accomplishment that seemed unimaginable when she was a 15-year-old kid in London. These days, it wouldn't seem like a Summer Games without her. As steady as ever, Ledecky cruised to victory in...

From a national title at Michigan to coaching together in LA, a special Father's Day for the Minters

Jun. 15, 2024 16:48 PM EDT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Father’s Day is always a special time for Rick and Jesse Minter. Sunday, though, might be extra rewarding. The Minters are on the same staff for the sixth time in their coaching careers, but this is the first time they have worked together in the NFL. ...

Katie Ledecky off to a strong start at US Olympic swimming trials, leads prelims of 400 free

Jun. 15, 2024 13:40 PM EDT

Katie Ledecky got off to a rousing start Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Competing in the home stadium of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, Ledecky blew away the field in the preliminaries of the 400-meter freestyle, touching the wall with a time of 3 minutes, 59.99...

Kansas lawmakers poised to lure Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri, despite economists' concerns

Jun. 15, 2024 11:57 AM EDT

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A 170-year-old rivalry is flaring up as Kansas lawmakers try to snatch the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs away from Missouri even though economists long ago concluded subsidizing pro sports isn't worth the cost. The Kansas Legislature's top leaders...

U.S. Olympic trials feels like Super Bowl of swimming at home of NFL Colts

Jun. 14, 2024 18:42 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Olympic swimming trials will make a splash on their grandest stage yet — a temporary pool inside the massive domed stadium that is home to the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. The powerhouse American team will be determined over the nine-day, prime-time...

Jayden Daniels signs his rookie contract with the Washington Commanders

Jun. 14, 2024 16:53 PM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jayden Daniels signed his rookie contract with the Washington Commanders on Friday, the next step in becoming the team's franchise quarterback. The Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU was the second pick in the NFL draft. As a result, the contract is worth $37.75...

Safety Tony Jefferson comes out of retirement to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers

Jun. 14, 2024 15:41 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Veteran safety Tony Jefferson has come out of retirement to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Friday. The 32-year-old Jefferson had a tryout during the Chargers' minicamp, which concluded Thursday. The Chargers will be...