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Eagles send Gardner-Johnson to Texans. Vikings bolster offensive, defensive lines in NFL free agency
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles’ top-ranked defense is getting a major makeover a month after ending Patrick Mahomes’ bid to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a third consecutive Super Bowl title. A day after defensive tackle Milton Williams and edge rusher Josh Sweat agreed to leave Philly via free agency, the Super Bowl champs agreed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro Football Hall of Fame honors 3 equipment managers
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Three equipment managers will be honored with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Awards of Excellence for the 2025 class. Tom Gray, Dennis Ryan and George Luongo were picked Tuesday as the equipment managers in the fourth class for the Awards of Excellence. Gray worked for Cincinnati since the team’s inception ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie guard Jamal Shead growing into leadership role on Toronto Raptors
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
TORONTO — It was a hot debate in the Toronto Raptors’ locker-room. Was that Jamal Shead’s first dunk of the season? The rookie guard cleared the Raptors bench as they rushed to congratulate his rim-rattler in Toronto’s 119-104 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. But once the game was over, the team’s leaders were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys bringing back return ace Turpin on $18M deal, adding defensive lineman Solomon Thomas
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys are re-signing standout kick returner KaVontae Turpin on an $18 million, three-year contract while adding free agent defensive tackle Solomon Thomas. Turpin returned a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns last season on his way to his first All-Pro nod. The Cowboys said on their website the deal reached Tuesday would make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RJ Luis Jr., Rick Pitino lead St. John’s domination of AP All-Big East team
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
RJ Luis Jr. is the Associated Press Big East player of the year and Rick Pitino is the unanimous choice for coach of the year after both helped St. John’s win its first outright conference title since 1985. UConn freshman Liam McNeeley was selected as Big East newcomer of the year. Luis came back from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers release defensive end Leonard Floyd as part of an ongoing roster overhaul
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers released defensive end Leonard Floyd on Tuesday, cutting ties with one of their more productive pass rushers after one season in the latest move in a major roster overhaul. The Niners have already lost several starters from last season’s team through free agency, trades and releases. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell helps No. 13 seed Cincy cruise past No. 12 seed Oklahoma St 87-68 in Big 12 tourney opener
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dillon Mitchell had 18 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, Day Day Thomas scored 21 points, and No. 13 seed Cincinnati cruised to an 87-68 victory over No. 12 seed Oklahoma State to open the Big 12 Tournament on Tuesday. Josh Reed added 19 points and Dan Skillings Jr. scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now it’s up to selection committee to decide
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Southern California have all stated their cases for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament with their stellar play this season. It would be surprising if they don’t all end up on the 1-line Sunday night when the March Madness bracket is revealed by the selection committee. Where they are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monahan says PGA Tour won’t compromise essence of its sport just to get a deal done with Saudis
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan wants to get a deal done with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf provided it doesn’t compromise what he considers the essence of the tour. Monahan said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s involvement makes the prospect of reunification “very real.” Missing were details on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs agree to 2-year, $20 million deal with veteran cornerback Kristian Fulton, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract with former Titans and Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green Bay women beat Purdue Fort Wayne 76-63 for back-to-back Horizon League Tournament titles
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Natalie McNeal scored 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds as top-seeded Green Bay beat No. 2 seed Purdue Fort Wayne 76-63 on Tuesday to claim back-to-back Horizon League Tournament championships. Green Bay (29-5) extended its winning streak to 22 games, the longest since rattling off 24 in the 2012-23 season. Green Bay ... Read More »
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