Tag: Sports industry
Column: NCAA brackets NOT the best use of stimulus check
Forget what you’ve read elsewhere. And since it’s been a while, remember this one simple rule while filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket: Don’t...
EXPLAINER: How ‘dead money’ lives, as NFL free agency begins
In their annual preparation for the official opening of the NFL's signing and trading period, teams will predictably jettison veteran players to create more...
AP sources: Chargers reach deal with Linsley, retain Davis
COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers are taking a huge step toward upgrading their offensive line, agreeing to terms on a five-year...
Aaron Jones staying with Packers on 4-year, $48 million deal
Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones has agreed to a new deal with the Green Bay Packers and won’t be exploring free agency.
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Spurs dominate second half to beat short-handed Magic
SAN ANTONIO — Rudy Gay had 19 points, Dejounte Murray and Derrick White each added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a sluggish...
Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday
The term in use these days is “legal tampering.” Doesn't seem sensible, and some might call it the “cheating period” instead.
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Agents see caution in free agency after 8% salary cap drop
SAN DIEGO —
Don't look for the usual frenetic spending...
Billionaire Motsepe elected president of African soccer
RABAT, Morocco — South African mining billionaire Patrice Motsepe was elected president of the African soccer confederation on Friday without the need for a...
AP source: Punter Palardy to sign 1-year deal with Dolphins
MIAMI — Punter Michael Palardy agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, a person familiar with the negotiations confirmed Friday...
AP source: Patriots completing 1-year deal to re-sign Newton
BOSTON — The New England Patriots are completing an agreement to re-sign free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told...
