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Record-setting Olympians stretch careers for games in 2021
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Even if it takes an extra year, Nino Salukvadze will still be aiming for an Olympic record. The Georgian shooter has competed at every Olympics since 1988, where she won a gold medal for the Soviet Union. At the Tokyo Olympics — now postponed until 2021 because of the...
The Latest: Hurricanes ask employees to take time off
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The Carolina Hurricanes are asking full-time employees to take vacation or personal days off next week with limited operations due to the coronavirus. In an interview with The Associated Press, team president and general manager...
Cowboys' Frederick retires, cites play after nerve disorder
Travis Frederick said he thought he played well at center for the Dallas Cowboys after returning from a nerve disorder that sidelined him for an entire season. The 2016 All-Pro made it clear Monday it wasn't good enough. Frederick retired from the NFL at 29, saying he “could no longer perform at my highest...
Column: Glorious era comes to a close for Brady and Patriots
It didn’t have to come to this, and for that both Bill Belichick and Tom Brady deserve some blame. Patriots owner Robert Kraft does, too, but he’s been blamed for so many things that maybe we should give him a pass. The greatest quarterback of our time — OK, make that all time — is...
The Latest: Browns agree to deal with tackle Jack Conklin
The Latest on NFL's free agency. Teams were required to use franchise tags on players by noon EDT Monday. Teams can negotiate with representatives of free agents for the next two days but cannot finalize any agreements. (all times EDT): ___ 5:40 p.m. Free agent tackle Jack Conklin has agreed to a three-year, $42...
Steelers place franchise tag on OLB Dupree as Foster retires
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are holding onto outside linebacker Bud Dupree. Ramon Foster is walking away. The team placed the franchise tag on Dupree on Monday, hours before the NFL-mandated deadline for teams to use the designation. Hours later, Foster announced his retirement following an...
Ravens guard Yanda retires after 13 years on his own terms
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Much thinner and chattier than during his playing days, Marshal Yanda retired from the NFL on Wednesday with the satisfaction of knowing he walked away before being kicked out the door. Yanda played his entire 13-year career with the Baltimore Ravens, who showed their appreciation...
Ravens' Marshal Yanda to retire after 13 years, 8 Pro Bowls
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ravens guard Marshal Yanda is retiring after 13 seasons in which he was named to the Pro Bowl eight times and helped Baltimore win the 2012 Super Bowl. The Ravens made the announcement Tuesday morning on Twitter. Yanda will formally step down in a news conference Wednesday in...
New York Giants TE Rhett Ellison announces his retirement
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison has retired after eight seasons in the NFL. Ellison played at Southern California before being selected in the fourth-round of the 2012 draft by the Vikings. He spent five years in Minnesota before joining the Giants as a free agent in...
Roberto Luongo's jersey set to be retired by Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — When the Florida Panthers were deciding whether the time was right to retire Roberto Luongo’s number, the initial vote was not unanimous. Luongo was the holdout. He needed convincing. Odd as this sounds for someone who has been in hockey’s spotlight for more than half his...
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