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May 24, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Tyreek Hill (10) stretches during OTA practice at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Tyreek Hill and the Miami Dolphins have wrapped up a drama-free contract negotiation that will see the star wide receiver get a nice reward for his outstanding form with the team. Hill’s restructured deal will pay him $90 million over the next three years, with $65 million of that guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter and Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. In total, Hill’s four-year deal carries a record guarantee of $106.5 million.…

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May 23, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Taysom Hill (8) during organized team activities. Mandatory credit: Mark Hoffman/Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports There is an argument to be made that, for all the hype about his versatility and ability, Taysom Hill has never had the impact he should have on the New Orleans Saints offense. Perhaps 2024 is the year that might change. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler visited Saints camp this week, and wrote in his training camp column that the team is “leaning into” Hill and his versatility. The Saints are prepared to play Hill…

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Award-winning country music star Morgan Wallen took his One Night At A Time tour to Kansas City on Friday for a concert at Arrowhead Stadium. In traditional fashion, Wallen made his grand entrance flanked by several local superstars, this time including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, and defensive lineman Chris Jones. He also wore a No. 7 Harrison Butker jersey with his name printed along the back. NEW: Crowd goes nuts as country star Morgan Wallen walks out wearing Harrison Butker’s number alongside Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Chris Jones. Epic 🔥 Wallen was walking…

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Andrew Smart, the son of Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart, showed out on Friday, smashing a solo home run over the right-centerfield wall to help keep Oconee County Little League alive in the Southeast Region Tournament. Trailing 0-1 with one out in the bottom of the first inning, Smart took the 3-1 pitch deep and proudly pounded his chest as he rounded the bases, attempting to fire up his teammates. Kirby Smart’s son Andrew just went deep in a Little League World Series Regional pic.twitter.com/pLdekVdVHG — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 2, 2024 Oconee County ultimately secured the victory, defeating…

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Sep 18, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) walks off the field following the loss to the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett understands that Drake Maye is the team’s QB of the future. But he isn’t just going to roll over and let Maye take the starting spot. First-year head coach Jerod Mayo has been adamant that Brissett appears in line to start for the Patriots in Week 1. Brissett echoed the same during a recent interview while at the Patriots’ training camp…

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Beloved Chicago Bears icon Devin Hester fought back tears Friday moments before he finally put on the gold jacket reserved for Pro Football Hall of Famers. Hester was one of seven 2024 inductees who were welcomed into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Canton Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio. The 41-year-old shared an emotional embrace with fellow Hall of Famer Deion Sanders before Hester walked onto the stage. Sanders had the honor of putting the golden jacket on his peer. The moment is yours, @D_Hest23 ✨ pic.twitter.com/dmzBTiLlms — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) August 3, 2024 Several fans old enough…

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill on Friday sat atop the list of the NFL Network’s annual NFL Top 100 rankings. What should have been a proud achievement for the All-Pro turned into one that received a ton of criticism from fans and pundits alike. Hill ranked ahead of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who finished second and third respectively. The most controversial placement on the list was Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes dropping down to 4th in the rankings. Mahomes had finished first in two of the last three seasons.…

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Sep 11, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The NFL Network’s annual Top 100 list did not have Patrick Mahomes as the best player in the league. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback wasn’t even second or third. Mahomes was fourth on the list behind Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (1st), Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (2nd), and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (3rd). The list, which is based on a poll conducted among players around the league,…

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Nov 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the Dallas Mavericks logo during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Charlotte Hornets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Several fans believe the Dallas Mavericks are thinking about a certain Frenchman after the team’s latest rookie signing. On Friday, the Mavs reportedly agreed to a deal with undrafted rookie Jamarion Sharp. Standing at 7’5,” Sharp was the tallest player in college basketball last season. Undrafted free agent center Jamarion Sharp – tallest player in college at 7-5 – has reached an agreement on a…

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Nov 24, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; Baylor Bears football helmet and logo on the field before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Cowboys Stadium. Baylor beat Texas Tech 52-45 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports The Baylor Bears are very much embracing the new normal in college football. Baylor coaches were seen wearing T-shirts that read “We Pay Players” during Friday’s practice. The shirts are a reference to something coach Dave Aranda openly said during Big 12 Media Days. WE PAY PLAYERS#SicEm pic.twitter.com/jjbVu3bTNc — Baylor Football (@BUFootball) August 2, 2024 Naturally, there is more to…

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