Tag: Athlete compensation
Knicks make surprise playoff return, need work to stay there
NEW YORK — Everyone was about to head home for the summer when a “Let's go Knicks! Let's go Knicks!" chant broke out at...
Coming to Twitter: Sponsored videos from college athletes
A company that has partnered with dozens of college athletic departments on name, image and likeness programming announced a deal with Twitter on Thursday...
49ers center Weston Richburg retires
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers center Weston Richburg has retired after a knee injury derailed his career.
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June 1st arrival gives NFL teams more flexibility
Now that the calendar has turned to June, NFL teams can trade or release players and spread the salary cap hit over two years...
Wild show promise, despite latest one-and-done in playoffs
In the end, the Minnesota Wild were left with another early exit from the playoffs.
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Texas lawmakers approve college athlete compensation bill
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers on Friday approved letting college athletes earn money with endorsements and sponsorship deals, pushing the state closer to joining...
Cam Talbot doing his part to keep Wild in series vs. Vegas
Keeping up with the skill, speed and strength of the Vegas Golden Knights has been every bit the challenge that was expected for the...
Ducks hire longtime Kings exec Jeff Solomon as assistant GM
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have hired longtime Los Angeles Kings executive Jeff Solomon to be their new vice president of hockey operations...
Ex-Jags LB Smith signs plea deal, avoids underage sex charge
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith pleaded no contest Friday to child abuse, avoiding an underage sex charge, and received three...
Double take: Teen twins 1st to sign in pro hoops prep league
Teenage twins from Florida are skipping college basketball to become the first to sign with a new basketball league created for standout high school...
