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NFL Draft 2024: DeJean, Newton, Isaac among best available on Day 2

Sports News // 12 hours ago

NFL Draft 2024: DeJean, Newton, Isaac among best available on Day 2

Cornerback Cooper DeJean, defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton and edge rusher Adisa Isaac are among the best prospects available entering Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Brazilian soccer legend Marta to retire after potential Paris Olympics appearance

Soccer // 13 hours ago

Brazilian soccer legend Marta to retire after potential Paris Olympics appearance

Multiple NFL teams attempted to trade for Chargers QB Justin Herbert

NFL // 16 hours ago

Multiple NFL teams attempted to trade for Chargers QB Justin Herbert

Falcons 'excited about' Kirk Cousins despite surprise Michael Penix Jr. draft pick

NFL // 17 hours ago

Falcons 'excited about' Kirk Cousins despite surprise Michael Penix Jr. draft pick

NFL Draft 2024: Chiefs trade with Bills to land WR Xavier Worthy

NFL // 1 day ago

NFL Draft 2024: Chiefs trade with Bills to land WR Xavier Worthy

Patrick Mahomes welcomed a speedy new weapon Thursday night after the Kansas City Chiefs traded with the Buffalo Bills to acquire wide receiver Xavier Worthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

New Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. eyes Larry Fitzgerald-like career

NFL // 1 day ago

New Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. eyes Larry Fitzgerald-like career

New Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. said he hopes to have a similar career to Larry Fitzgerald, but first expects a learning curve after being picked No. 4 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Vikings complete draft-day trade for ex-Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy

NFL // 1 day ago

Vikings complete draft-day trade for ex-Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy

The Minnesota Vikings completed a trade with the New York Jets on Thursday, acquiring the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and using it to obtain former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

NFL Draft 2024: Caleb Williams, trades highlight offense-heavy first round

NFL // 1 day ago

NFL Draft 2024: Caleb Williams, trades highlight offense-heavy first round

A quarterback trio of Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye started the 2024 NFL Draft and led to a historically offensive-heavy group of first-round picks Thursday in Detroit.

Chicago Blackhawks sign defenseman Alex Vlasic to six-year extension

NHL // 1 day ago

Chicago Blackhawks sign defenseman Alex Vlasic to six-year extension

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.

Washington Commanders to retire legend Darrell Green's No. 28 jersey

NFL // 1 day ago

Washington Commanders to retire legend Darrell Green's No. 28 jersey

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

Second retractable roof added for French Open, Paris Olympics

Sports News // 1 day ago

Second retractable roof added for French Open, Paris Olympics

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.

NFL mock draft: Seven trades, quarterbacks figure into final predictions

NFL // 1 day ago

NFL mock draft: Seven trades, quarterbacks figure into final predictions

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.

Heat uses doubters as 'fuel,' even playoff series vs. Celtics

NBA // 1 day ago

Heat uses doubters as 'fuel,' even playoff series vs. Celtics

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.

Detroit Lions, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown agreed to $120M extension

NFL // 2 days ago

Detroit Lions, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown agreed to $120M extension

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.

Cincinnati Bengals exercise $21.8M option on WR Ja'Marr Chase

NFL // 2 days ago

Cincinnati Bengals exercise $21.8M option on WR Ja'Marr Chase

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

Heisman Trophy returned to USC star running back Reggie Bush

Sports News // 2 days ago

Heisman Trophy returned to USC star running back Reggie Bush

Former USC running back Reggie Bush will have his 2005 Heisman Trophy returned to him after the Heisman Trophy Trust considered "enormous changes in college athletics over the last several years," the group announced.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits hardest home run of career vs. Nationals

MLB // 2 days ago

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits hardest home run of career vs. Nationals

Shohei Ohtani drove his bat through the strike zone, smacking the barrel on a fastball for the hardest home run of his career in a Los Angeles Dodgers win over the Washington Nationals in Washington.

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving lead Mavericks past Clippers, tie playoff series

NFL // 2 days ago

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving lead Mavericks past Clippers, tie playoff series

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for more than half of the Dallas Mavericks' 96 points, sparking a comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers and tying the first-round playoff series 1-1.

NFL Draft experts say Rattler, Penix, Coleman among potential first-round picks

NFL // 2 days ago

NFL Draft experts say Rattler, Penix, Coleman among potential first-round picks

Spencer Rattler, Michael Penix Jr. and Keon Coleman are among the players many experts, including former scouts, say could sneak into the first round of this week's 2024 NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals make 2-year deal with backup quarterback Jake Browning

NFL // 3 days ago

Cincinnati Bengals make 2-year deal with backup quarterback Jake Browning

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed backup quarterback Jake Browning to a two-year contract, the team announced Tuesday.

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