March 9th, 2026
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Commanders re-sign LT Laremy Tunsil and add CB Amik Robertson, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

Attempting to rebound from a 5-12 season, the Washington Commanders are bringing back the anchor of their offensive line and adding some secondary help on defense. The Commanders on Monday re-signed starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil and agreed to sign cornerback Amik Robertson, each on a two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the ... Read More »

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Florida fires women’s basketball coach Kelly Rae Finley after 5 seasons

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida fired women’s basketball coach Kelly Rae Finley on Monday with the Gators poised to miss the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Finley had one year remaining on a contract that paid her about $700,000 annually. She is entitled to her remaining base salary, $450,000, to be paid over ... Read More »

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Isaiah Likely follows John Harbaugh to the Giants on a 3-year, $40M deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants are signing tight end Isaiah Likely to a three-year contract worth $40 million, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal cannot become official until the new league year begins on Wednesday. ... Read More »

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Ottawa Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson out week to week with upper-body injury

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

VANCOUVER — The Ottawa Senators will be without defenceman Jake Sanderson when they line up against the Canucks in Vancouver on Monday. Head coach Travis Green says the 23-year-old blue liner is out week to week with an upper-body injury. Sanderson left Ottawa’s 7-4 win over the Kraken in Seattle on Saturday after getting hit ... Read More »

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Isaiah Likely follows John Harbaugh to the Giants on a 2-year, $40M deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants are signing tight end Isaiah Likely to a three-year contract worth $40 million, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal cannot become official until the new league year begins on Wednesday. ... Read More »

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Steelers are acquiring WR Michael Pittman Jr. from Indianapolis, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steeler s gave their wide receiver group an upgrade on Monday, acquiring veteran Michael Pittman Jr. from Indianapolis for a late-round pick in this year’s draft. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the Colts are sending Pittman to Pittsburgh. The person spoke to the AP ... Read More »

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Edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones agrees to 3-year, $39.5 million deal with Patriots, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

The New England Patriots are addressing one of their top defensive priorities this offseason, agreeing to a deal with edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones. It is a three-year, $39.5 million deal, two people told The Associated Press. Both spoke on the condition of anonymity because the contract hasn’t been finalized. The 29-year-old is entering his eighth ... Read More »

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Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

One of the so-called fixers in a sprawling betting scheme to cash in on big bets on rigged NCAA basketball games pleaded guilty Monday, according to the federal prosecutors’ office in Philadelphia. Jalen Smith, appearing in federal court in Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery charges. Smith, of Charlotte, North Carolina, trained and ... Read More »

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Buccaneers are adding Kenny Gainwell and Alex Anzalone, retaining Cade Otton, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Running back Kenneth Gainwell and linebacker Alex Anzalone have agreed to contracts with the Buccaneers and tight end Cade Otton is staying in Tampa Bay, three people with knowledge of the deals told The Associated Press on Monday. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the contracts haven’t been finalized. ... Read More »

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Commanders re-sign left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a 2-year contract, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

The Washington Commanders have re-signed starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a two-year deal, putting him under contract through the 2028 season, according to a person familiar with the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the signing had not yet been announced. Tunsil, who turns 32 this ... Read More »

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Dolphins releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa, resulting in a $99 million dead cap hit. Malik Willis to sign

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa is out. Malik Willis is in. Just like that, the Miami Dolphins are starting anew at quarterback. Tagovailoa — the team’s primary starter for the last 5 1/2 seasons — will be released, the Dolphins said Monday, a move that will result in an NFL-record $99 million dead ... Read More »

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