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Smith staying with Vikings on reworked contract

Harrison Smith will remain with the Minnesota Vikings for a 14th season in 2025, with the sides agreeing to a revised one-year deal that a source told ESPN will pay him approximately $10 million this upcoming season.
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WR Williams returning to Chargers on 1-year deal

Mike Williams and the Chargers agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, a source told ESPN's Kris Rhim, confirming a Fox Sports report.
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Sources: QB Jones has 2-year deal with 49ers

Mac Jones, who wanted an opportunity to work with coach Kyle Shanahan, agreed to terms with the 49ers on a deal worth $7 million with $5 million guaranteed, sources said.
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Rams release Kupp after failing to trade star WR

The Rams have officially released Cooper Kupp after failing to find a trade partner for their star wide receiver.
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Woman who accused Worthy gets protective order

Attorneys for Tia Jones confirmed she was granted a protective order against Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy, adding that she is "fully cooperating with law enforcement as they continue to actively investigate the violence that occurred."
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Dowdle, fresh off 1K-yard season, joins Panthers

The Carolina Panthers bolstered their backfield Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with free agent running back Rico Dowdle.
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Cowboys get Titans' Murray, Bills' Elam via trades

The Cowboys pulled off a pair of trades Wednesday to bolster their defense, acquiring former first-round picks LB Kenneth Murray Jr. from the Titans and CB Kaiir Elam from the Bills.
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Rodgers a free agent for 1st time as Jets cut QB

The Jets officially released Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday, making him a free agent for the first time in his career.
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Ex-NBA player, entrepreneur Bridgeman dies at 71

Junior Bridgeman, a former NBA sixth man who became a billionaire philanthropist and Bucks minority owner, has died at the age of 71.
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Bogut joins staff of Australian team he co-owns

Andrew Bogut is joining Brian Goorjian's coaching staff at the Sydney Kings in a bid to help the club he part owns win a National Basketball League championship in Australia.
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Jazz fined $100K for repeated Markkanen DNPs

The NBA on Wednesday fined the Utah Jazz $100,000 for violating its player participation policy.
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Sources: LeBron returns to L.A. for treatment

Lakers star LeBron James has returned to Los Angeles, per medical recommendation, as he continues to progress well from a groin strain he suffered against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, league sources told ESPN.
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Thunder clinch playoff spot by passing Celtics test

The Thunder clinched a playoff berth Wednesday night in Boston against a defending-champion Celtics team that has achieved what Oklahoma City hopes to accomplish.
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Miller, ex-Arkansas and NBA center, dies at 54

Oliver Miller, a beefy center who helped Arkansas advance to the Final Four before playing nine seasons in the NBA, has died. He was 54.
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Plumlee, Adams ejected after first-half skirmish

The Suns' Mason Plumlee and Rockets center Steven Adams were involved in a first-half skirmish that resulted in both players being ejected.
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Was Thunder-Celtics an NBA Finals preview?

Here are the biggest takeaways coming out of the Thunder-Celtics last regular-season matchup.
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Cavaliers hilariously stuff Jaylon Tyson's vehicle when he fails rookie task

The forward didn't deliver the team breakfast as asked, so his teammates replied with a rookie prank.
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Maurice Cheeks reunites with Trail Blazers national anthem singer he aided

Prior to a 2003 Trail Blazers playoff game, 13-year-old Natalie Gilbert stumbled on her words while performing the national anthem before then-Portland head coach Maurice Cheeks stepped up to help.
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Roberts, Dodgers finalize record-setting contract

Dave Roberts and the Dodgers finalized a four-year extension Tuesday, a deal that a source previously told ESPN sets a record for average annual value on a manager's contract.
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Yankees ace Cole will have Tommy John surgery

On Tuesday in Los Angeles, Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery, the team announced, ending his season before it began and leaving New York staggering from another blow as it prepares to defend its American League pennant.
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Bello to miss season's start; Devers delays debut

Brayan Bello, the Opening Day starter for the Red Sox last season, won't be ready for the start of the 2025 season because of soreness in his shoulder.
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Yankees' Fried eager to step up after loss of Cole

Despite the loss of staff ace Gerrit Cole, Max Fried says the dream of winning a World Series with the Yankees "hasn't changed."
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Jankowski opts out of Cubs deal, joins White Sox

Travis Jankowski, who signed a minor league deal with the Cubs last month after two seasons in Texas, has opted out and instead has reached a deal with the White Sox.
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Jays delay Scherzer's next start due to thumb

Max Scherzer won't make his scheduled spring training start for Toronto on Thursday due to right thumb soreness.
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New Royals closer Estévez to make debut Friday

New Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estévez is set to make his spring training debut on Friday after dealing with some back tightness earlier in spring training.
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