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Macklin Celebrini gets 5-year, $94M extension from the Sharks in the NHL's richest deal ever

Macklin Celebrini gets 5-year, $94M extension from the Sharks in the NHL's richest deal ever

Josh Dubow, Associated Press  |  Posted July 29 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million extension Wednesday that will make him the highest-paid player in the NHL.
With Tua Tagovailoa sidelined with a minor injury, Falcons add Cooper Rush for training camp reps

With Tua Tagovailoa sidelined with a minor injury, Falcons add Cooper Rush for training camp reps

Maura Carey, Associated Press  |  Updated July 29 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Atlanta Falcons' quarterback competition will have to wait another day after coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Tua Tagovailoa sustained a minor injury, and he'll be back "sooner rather than later."
Lions coach Dan Campbell addresses Terrion Arnold's situation with the team on the eve of camp

Lions coach Dan Campbell addresses Terrion Arnold's situation with the team on the eve of camp

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Updated July 29 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday he addressed the franchise's "unfortunate" decision to release Terrion Arnold with the team on the eve of training camp as the former cornerback is facing felony charges.
A new league marks another major moment in a scattered history for women's pro baseball

A new league marks another major moment in a scattered history for women's pro baseball

Jay Cohen, Associated Press  |  Posted July 29 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The nation's first women's professional baseball league in nearly 30 years is about to embark on its inaugural season in what marks a major milestone in the scattered history of the sport in the United States.
FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan

FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated July 29 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

FIFA President Gianni Infantino set a Sept. 19 deadline on Wednesday for the 211 member federations to accept one-off $20 million offers as part of a project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
F1 chief says season finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races are affected by war

F1 chief says season finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races are affected by war

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 29 - 6:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the current world championship could end in Europe if the war in the Middle East affects races planned in Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the conclusion of the season.
Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Turek for the US Senate in a video of them playing basketball

Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Turek for the US Senate in a video of them playing basketball

Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press  |  Posted July 29 - 5:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Iowa Democrat Josh Turek got an assist Wednesday from former President Barack Obama, who endorsed his bid to flip a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in a video of the two shooting hoops.
Ohtani's bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots

Ohtani's bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Posted July 29 - 12:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week.
Blue Jays' Bieber struggles through 'worst' outing, walks 6 in two-thirds of an inning vs. Nats

Blue Jays' Bieber struggles through 'worst' outing, walks 6 in two-thirds of an inning vs. Nats

Patrick Stevens, Associated Press  |  Updated July 28 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber's start against the Washington Nationals was anything but a walk in the park.
Amateur cricket match goes viral after cheating allegation

Amateur cricket match goes viral after cheating allegation

The Associated Press  |  Updated July 28 - 7:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

An amateur cricket match in England has become a viral sensation after allegations of cheating were shared on social media.
New Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead to miss time with left wrist injury

New Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead to miss time with left wrist injury

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 28 - 6:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Curtis Mead will miss an undetermined amount of time with a left wrist injury suffered in his first game with the Boston Red Sox.
Notre Dame, Ohio State announce lucrative jersey patch sponsorship deals on the same day

Notre Dame, Ohio State announce lucrative jersey patch sponsorship deals on the same day

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 28 - 6:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Notre Dame and Ohio State reached lucrative jersey patch sponsorship deals totaling around $30 million at a time schools search for ways to cash in on the revenue-sharing era.
Browns' Ward becomes NFL's highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says

Browns' Ward becomes NFL's highest-paid DB with 2-year, $62.2 million extension, AP source says

Joe Reedy, Associated Press  |  Posted July 28 - 5:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Kubiak opens Raiders camp with Cousins atop QB depth chart and Mendoza pushed to compete

Kubiak opens Raiders camp with Cousins atop QB depth chart and Mendoza pushed to compete

Mark Anderson, Associated Press  |  Posted July 28 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

while getting the most out of overall No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza.
Tigers' Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching

Tigers' Skubal on schedule to face Orioles on Wednesday with trade deadline approaching

Dave Hogg, Associated Press  |  Posted July 28 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tarik Skubal is still the ace of the Detroit Tigers' pitching staff as far as manager A.J. Hinch is concerned.
College NIL bill includes $25 million 'retention pool' but is that enough to sway Big Ten, SEC?

College NIL bill includes $25 million 'retention pool' but is that enough to sway Big Ten, SEC?

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated July 28 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A reworked Senate bill aims to regulate college sports by more than doubling the money schools can share with players. The Protect College Sports Act proposes up to $25 million for a "retention" pool to pay athletes to stay on rosters. This is in addition to the $21.3 million schools are allowed to spend this season. The House settlement calls for 22% of certain revenues to be shared with athletes. The bill's future in the Senate remains uncertain.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan takes blame for the crash that left him with a concussion

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan takes blame for the crash that left him with a concussion

The Associated Press  |  Updated July 28 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan took the blame for the car crash that left him with a concussion and other injuries, saying he took his eyes off the road to reach for his fallen cell phone before hitting another vehicle.
Big Ten: No league championship game if college football moves to a 24-team playoff

Big Ten: No league championship game if college football moves to a 24-team playoff

Steve Megargee, Associated Press  |  Posted July 28 - 2:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Big Ten Conference would do away with its championship game if college football adopts a 24-team playoff.
NFL starting QB auditions are uncommon, but Browns, Falcons and Vikings camps begin with competition

NFL starting QB auditions are uncommon, but Browns, Falcons and Vikings camps begin with competition

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Posted July 28 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

than usual last season around the NFL.
Rodgers says there's 'zero debate' 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp

Rodgers says there's 'zero debate' 2026 will be his final season as Steelers open a new-look camp

Will Graves, Associated Press  |  Posted July 28 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last.