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As-it-happens update March 17, 2020
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NBCSports.com
The 49ers placed a second-round tender on restricted free-agent wide receiver Kendrick Bourne and running back Matt Breida, the team announced Tuesday. The one-year deals are set to pay Bourne and Breida $3.259 million for the 2020 season -- or ...
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ESPN
The Philadelphia Eagles have kept their defensive backfield in place after agreeing to a one-year deal with Jalen Mills and a two-year deal with safety Rodney McLeod on Tuesday. The deal for Mills is worth up to $5 million to return to the Philadelphia Eagles, ...
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ESPN
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Rams have declined to exercise an option on Nickell Robey-Coleman's contract, the veteran cornerback confirmed to ESPN. Robey-Coleman was set to enter the final season of a three-year, $15.7 million deal, ...
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Bleacher Report
The Cleveland Browns made more than one splash to kick off free agency. First, they reportedly made Austin Hooper the highest-paid tight end, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Mike Silver. Then they reportedly added Jack Conklin to address a major ...
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ESPN
Kevin Durant is among the four Brooklyn Nets players to test positive for the coronavirus, he told The Athletic on Tuesday. "Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine," Durant told The Athletic, adding that he is feeling fine. "We're going to get ...
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ESPN
Cornerback Darqueze Dennard has agreed to a three-year, $13.5 million deal with with the Jacksonville Jaguars, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday. The deal includes $6 million guaranteed, the source told Schefter. Dennard was one of the ...
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Sports Illustrated
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's decision to forge ahead with free agency right in the middle of the coronavirus global crisis has drawn considerable heat. While teams had to readjust their schedules for meeting players and agents to navigate around the ...
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Bleacher Report
While most NFL teams are merely focused on improving their roster for the coming year, the Las Vegas Raiders also have other matters to consider as they enter a new market. Yes, the Raiders are relocating to Sin City, and owner Mark Davis will undoubtedly ...
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Bleacher Report
The Indianapolis Colts are looking to contend this season after reportedly adding Philip Rivers on a one-year deal, $25 million deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. With the roster around him, this team could be dangerous in 2020. After reaching the ...
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NBCSports.com
The offseason quarterback frenzy is underway in the NFL. According to multiple reports, Teddy Bridgewater is on the verge of agreeing to a deal with the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers and Teddy Bridgewater are negotiating a 3-year contract in the $60 ...
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NBCSports.com
The Hockey Hall of Fame, like everything else in the game, is locked up tight, shut down by the coronavirus pandemic. Its Toronto doors closed to the public on March 14; the shrine is scheduled to reopen on April 6. But like the return to action of the NHL, that ...
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ESPN
All 30 Major League Baseball teams on Tuesday pledged $30 million total to help cover the lost wages of ballpark employees who have been affected by the postponement of the big league season due to the coronavirus crisis. "Motivated by desire to help ...
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fox4kc.com
With the NBA, NHL, NASCAR and other major sports leagues and sporting events suspended or canceled, professional athletes are using their platforms to facilitate financial support for their communities and those affected by COVID-19 across the nation.
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Sports Illustrated
The Giants made their first big splash in free agency by adding a Dave Gettleman Panthers draft selection in 6-foot 1, 212-pound cornerback James Bradberry, a second-round pick in 2016 out of Samford University. Bradberry possesses incredible length with ...
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ESPN
HOUSTON -- Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander had surgery on his right groin Tuesday and is expected to be out about six weeks. General manager James Click made the announcement. The timing gives Verlander time to heal before opening day, which ...
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NFL.com
Linebacker Thomas Davis' playing days aren't done yet and he's looking to turn back the clock. Davis is reuniting with Ron Rivera as he announced Tuesday he's signing with the Redskins. td58 Verified. 226k followers. View Profile · td58 Verified. 1,431 posts ...
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NBCSports.com
Programming note: NBC Sports Bay Area will air Alex Dickerson's Giants debut tonight at 8 p.m. PT. Alex Dickerson had two singles and an RBI for the Sacramento River Cats last June 20, but that certainly didn't stand out in the box score. The River Cats lost ...
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Golf.com
Nearly every corner of the global economy is impacted by the worldwide spread of the coronavirus. While the virus is bad news for most business owners, the golf economy — at least at those courses that are staying open — is chugging along as people look ...
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USA TODAY
A U.S. athlete has been tested for COVID-19 following travel to Europe and is awaiting the results of the test. Jonathan Finnoff, the new chief medical officer for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, said the athlete was tested because of their travel ...
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ESPN
Let the speculation begin -- or continue. It has been only a few days since Augusta National announced it would be postponing the 2020 Masters because of the coronavirus pandemic. And the club is in the process of shutting down its operations this week.
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Bleacher Report
D.J. Reader is reportedly heading to Cincinnati, as the Bengals will make him the NFL's highest-paid nose tackle. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the 25-year-old has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal to join the team with the ...
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Bleacher Report
The Buffalo Bills and safety Jordan Poyer agreed to a two-year contract extension that will take him through the 2022 season. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported the news Tuesday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the deal is worth $20.5 million. Poyer ...
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Golf.com
The Masters was the first major to fall. Now, the 2020 PGA Championship has followed suit. The PGA of America has postponed the PGA Championship scheduled for May 14-17 at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, the association announced on Tuesday.
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ESPN
Kiki VanDeWeghe, the NBA's executive vice president of basketball operations, sent a memo to NCAA coaches Tuesday morning to inform them that the league is accepting applications to the Undergraduate Advisory Committee, which provides feedback to ...
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CBC.ca
The French Open tennis tournament was postponed for about four months because of the coronavirus pandemic, shifting from May to September. The French tennis federation announced the decision Tuesday. Main-draw matches for the clay-court ...
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Bleacher Report
Khabib Nurmagomedov's father has said his son's UFC showdown against Tony Ferguson could take place in Dubai on April 18. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov told Russia's RBC Sports (h/t Jed Meshew of MMA Fighting) UFC 249 might take place in the ...
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BloodHorse.com
After pointing their 3-year-old colts for months toward the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May, horsemen began operating with amended calendars March 17 following the race's official ...
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Golf.com
After a week's worth of canceled sporting events, as day-to-day life changes across America, the U.S. Open has announced it will now look different, too. Local qualifying for the U.S. Open and qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open have been cancelled, ...
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NOLA.com
Thanks, Teddy. Those are the words - or at least they should be - of New Orleans Saints' fans as Teddy Two Gloves waves bye-bye to the city. Afterall, has there ever been a Saints player who has played so little yet was loved so much? Nope. And there ...
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NFL.com
The Las Vegas Raiders will have two former Monday Night Football analysts on the squad. The Raiders agreed to a one-year contract with veteran tight end Jason Witten, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas ...
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Sports Illustrated
COLLEGE STATION — This certainly isn't the season Texas A&M fans expected. And no, let's not talk about the abrupt end of an astonishing run from the 12th Man entering a weekend in Nashville. The Aggies were considered one of the worst teams in the ...
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CBSSports.com
With the spread of the coronavirus around the globe, it was just a matter of time before the outbreak impacted the sports world in the United States. Beyond the list of cancellations, postponements and other general pandemic-based reactions from leagues ...
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The Indianapolis Star
NASCAR president Steve Phelps didn't have many – if any – big picture answers for reporters Tuesday. But amidst the coronavirus pandemic that has shuttered the series' racing until at least May 9 at Martinsville, this one thing was clear: "This is not easy.
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Yahoo Sports
The Dolphins have been one of the busiest teams during the free agent negotiating window that opened on Monday and they've come to an agreement with another player. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the team has agreed to terms on a one-year ...
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Washington Times
As a different set of lawyers took over for the U.S. Soccer Federation, new USSF President Cindy Parlow Cone disavowed papers submitted by the previous attorneys who argued women's national team players had lesser skills and responsibilities than their ...
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MyNorthwest.com
After a very quiet start to the first day of free agency, the Seahawks were able to re-sign one of their top free agents in defensive tackle Jarran Reed. Reed has signed a two-year deal, which has been confirmed by the team. The contract is worth $23 million ...
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New York Post
The Giants added their second former Packers linebacker in as many days. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Giants signed outside linebacker Kyler Fackrell to a one-year, $4.6 million deal. The former third-round pick from Utah State had 10.5 sacks ...
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TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press
All 30 Major League Baseball teams pledged $1 million on Tuesday to help ballpark employees cover wages lost from the postponement of the major league season due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. That made the Twins the first of Minnesota's ...
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Penguins waded into the college free agent market Tuesday, signing Western Michigan defenseman Cam Lee to a two-year, entry-level deal. The contract begins during the 2020-21 season and will run through 2021-22. "Cam is a good-skating, ...
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Bangor Daily News
As expected, University of Maine junior goaltender Jeremy Swayman has decided to pass up his senior year and begin his professional career in the Boston Bruins organization. Swayman, who is one of three finalists for Hockey East Player of the Year Award, ...
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San Francisco Chronicle
The 49ers signed backup defensive end Ronald Blair to a one-year contract extension Tuesday, a league source said. And somewhere defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is celebrating. Blair, 27, a smart and versatile pass-rusher who has consistently ...
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WKRC TV Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Bengals are losing veteran cornerback Darqueze Dennard to free agency, but have agreed to terms with veteran free agent cornerback Trae Waynes. NFL Network is reporting that Waynes, who played five seasons with the ...
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TribLIVE
To create more salary cap space before the NFL calendar year opens Wednesday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers have restructured the contract of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, according to a source. Roethlisberger, 38, had his $8.5 million base salary ...
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LancasterOnline
The Eagles have agreed to terms with former Steelers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave on a three-year contract, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said Monday. The contract won't become official until after the NFL league year begins at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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CBS Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Another Watt brother is coming to Pittsburgh. NFL Network's Ian Rapaport is reporting that Derek Watt is signing with Pittsburgh Steelers. Source: FB Derek Watt is signing with the #Steelers. Multiple Watts now in Pittsburgh.
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profootballrumors.com
Washington has signed linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis to a one-year deal worth up $3.45MM, according to Ian Rapoport. The six-year veteran will be joining his fifth organization. Pierre-Louis appeared in 57 games from 2014-2018, but made a career-high (3) ...
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