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Jacksonville approves $1.4B 'stadium of the future' that should keep the Jaguars in town for decades
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The city of Jacksonville approved a $1.4 billion “stadium of the future” Tuesday that should keep the Jaguars in one of the NFL’s smallest markets for at least another 30 years and end decades of speculation about the franchise being a potential relocation...
Panthers staying in Charlotte after city council approves $800M joint deal for stadium renovations
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are staying in Charlotte for the foreseeable future. The Charlotte City Council voted Monday night to approve a joint $800 million stadium renovation plan with the Carolina Panthers that ties the NFL team to the city for the next 20...
Kansas City Chiefs release DL Isaiah Buggs after 2 recent arrests in Alabama
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs released defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs on Monday after two recent arrests in Alabama. The 27-year-old Buggs, who signed a $1,292,500 contract with Kansas City for the upcoming season, turned himself in May 30 after he was charged with...
Ed Policy to take over as Packers president and CEO after Mark Murphy's retirement next summer
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers chief operating officer and general counsel Ed Policy will take over as the team’s president and CEO next year following the retirement of Mark Murphy. Policy, the son of former San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns president Carmen...
A look back at the US swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The crowds were large and raucous. The biggest stars largely lived up to their billing. And plenty of promising young swimmers emerged over nine days in Indiana. The U.S. Olympic swimming trials wrapped up Sunday night with the final two events at Lucas Oil...
Uruguay starts Copa America campaign with 3-1 win over Panama
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Maximiliano Araújo scored when he sent a long-range shot into the top far corner in the 16th minute, Darwin Núñez and Matías Viña added late goals and Uruguay beat Panama 3-1 on Sunday night in its Copa America opener. Seeking a record 16th Copa...
Barry Sanders says he experienced 'health scare' related to his heart
DETROIT (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders says he “experienced a health scare related to my heart” last weekend. “It was unexpected and served as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant about our physical well-being, even when we are feeling...
Kansas governor signs bills enabling effort to entice Chiefs and Royals with new stadiums
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' governor signed legislation Friday enabling the state to lure the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Major League Baseball's Royals away from neighboring Missouri by helping the teams pay for new stadiums. Gov. Laura Kelly's action came three...
The 49ers sign 1st-round pick Ricky Pearsall to a 4-year contract
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed first-round pick Ricky Pearsall to a four-year contract worth a fully guaranteed $12.5 million. The deal announced Thursday means all eight players from San Francisco's draft class are now under contract well before the...
Packers claim former Michigan kicker James Turner off waivers from Detroit Lions
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have claimed James Turner off waivers from the Detroit Lions, once again giving them a three-man kicking competition. Turner kicked for Michigan’s national championship team last year after spending four seasons at Louisville. Green...
