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DETROIT, April 25 (UPI) -- A quarterback trio of Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye started the 2024 NFL Draft picks Thursday in Detroit.

April 25 (UPI) -- The Chicago Blackhawks signed Alex Vlasic to a six-year extension, keeping the young defenseman under contract through the 2029-30 season, the NHL franchise announced Thursday.

April 25 (UPI) -- The Washington Commanders will retire legendary cornerback Darrell Green's No. 28 jersey during the 2024-25 season, the franchise announced Thursday.

April 25 (UPI) -- A second retractable roof will be used for the first time at Roland Garros, with the famed tennis site to debut the addition at the 2024 French Open before using it at the Paris Olympics, organizers said Thursday.

DETROIT, April 25 (UPI) -- A record-tying six quarterbacks are featured in UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's final NFL mock draft for 2024. He also predicts seven trades on Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

April 25 (UPI) -- Following a blowout first-round playoff loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 and playing without two key players in Game 2, the Miami Heat opted to use noise from doubters to fuel a series-tying victory in Boston.

April 24 (UPI) -- Santiago, Chile, will host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, marking the first time in its 55-year history the games will take place in the Southern Hemisphere.

April 24 (UPI) -- An illegal pass during the March 10 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg by then-apparent race-winner Josef Newgarden and teammate Scott McLaughlin earned the duo disqualifications.

April 24 (UPI) -- The Detroit Lions and Amon-Ra St. Brown agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension that includes $77 million in guarantees, agent Joby Branion of Vanguard Sports Group told UPI on Wednesday.

April 24 (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Bengals exercised the $21.8 million, fifth-year option on wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's rookie contract, the team announced Wednesday.