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Raiders not quite ready to name starting quarterback
Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak is in no rush to name a starting quarterback and says the battle between rookie Fernando Mendoza and veteran Kirk Cousins will continue."We got another week. I don't want anyone to be comfortable in their job," Kubi...
17m ago
Reports: Marc Stad purchases lead stake in Wolves, Lynx
Marc Stad has completed a deal to become the controlling owner of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Minnesota Lynx by purchasing the majority of co-owner Marc Lore's stake at a $4.5 billion valuation, multiple media outlets reported on Friday...
24m ago
Jury rules NY Times defamed former Alabama player
An Alabama jury awarded $9.25 million in damages after ruling that The New York Times defamed a former Crimson Tide basketball player by erroneously reporting that he was at the scene of a homicide.Following a nine-day civil trial in the U.S. District ...
31m ago
NFL transactions roundup: Falcons add DT depth
The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive tackle Eric Johnson II on Friday.A fifth-round pick by Indianapolis in 2022, Johnson has appeared in 51 games (no starts) and recorded 41 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery with the Colts (2022-23, 2025) and ...
1h ago
Report: Private equity firm Arctos buying 10% of Falcons
Arctos Partners is adding a fourth NFL franchise to its portfolio by purchasing a 10% stake in the Atlanta Falcons, Front Office Sports and CNBC reported.The private equity firm already owns stakes in the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles...
1h ago
Reports: Ex-Ole Miss TE Dae'Quan Wright, in Browns camp, leads group to transfer portal
Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright took advantage of a federal judge's ruling and entered the NCAA transfer portal Thursday, according to multiple reports.Wright, who was part of Ole Miss' College Football Playoff semifinal team last season, wa...
17h ago
Blue Jackets G Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery earlier this week to repair an injured shoulder, the team announced Thursday."Elvis informed us a few weeks ago that he was experiencing some discomfor...
21h ago
Bruins and Oilers to play games in Germany in 2027-28 season
The Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins each will play two regular-season games in Germany in 2027-28, the league announced on Thursday.The 2027 NHL Global Series Germany will see the Oilers playing in center Leon Draisaitl's hometown of Cologne and the ...
Aug 20, 2026
