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Sep 29, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings on Monday signed Justin Jefferson to a record-setting contract extension, and Tyreek Hill has made it clear that he wants to be next. Jefferson is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history after agreeing to a new a 4-year, $140 million deal with the Vikings. Shortly after the contract was announced, Miami-based sportscaster Josh Moser spoke with Hill’s agent Drew Rosenhaus about the…

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Jul 10, 2012; Hollywood, CA, USA; Miami Heat former center Alonzo Mourning speaks at the 2012 Gatorade national athlete of the year awards ceremony at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning revealed on Monday that he was recently diagnosed with cancer, but he was fortunately able to undergo successful surgery. Mourning told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that the seven-time NBA All-Star was diagnosed with Stage 3 prostate cancer earlier this year. The cancer did not spread beyond Mourning’s prostate capsule, and he was declared cancer-free after having his prostate removed…

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Oct 15, 1995; San Diego, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Dallas Cowboys tackle Larry Allen (73) in action against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports Former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Larry Allen has died. The Cowboys issued a statement on Monday sharing the news of Allen’s death. Allen’s family said that the 52-year-old died suddenly on Sunday while vacationing in Mexico. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Cowboys Legend Larry Allen 💙 pic.twitter.com/l351PCkqdG — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) June 3, 2024 Allen is survived by his wife Janelle, daughters Jayla and Loriana, and…

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Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) after a game against the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Darren Waller still has yet to announce whether he plans to play in 2024, but the New York Giants are reportedly expecting their star tight end to retire. Waller said back in April that he was contemplating his future and did not want to rush a decision. On Friday, the 31-year-old told fans in an Instagram Live video that an announcement is coming very soon. According to…

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Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has finally reset the market at his position. Jefferson and the Vikings on Monday agreed to a 4-year, $140 million contract extension, according to multiple reports. The deal includes $110 million in guaranteed money and is the richest contract for any non-quarterback in NFL history. 🚨 🚨 🚨 The #Vikings and All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson have a new deal to reset the WR market…

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Seattle Storm guard Skylar Diggins-Smith sparked a storm on social media for her humorous conversation with Los Angeles Sparks guard Kia Nurse. A clip of Diggins-Smith talking to Nurse recently went viral on X. The video showed Nurse, who was mic’d up, talking to Diggins-Smith before the opening toss of a Sparks-Storm preseason game last month. (Warning: the video contains explicit language) “What? I’m 28 now. I’m almost 30,” Nurse said. “But my p—y is old. Older,” Diggins-Smith replied. “Ahh! I’m wearing a mic! Stop talking!” a panicked Nurse responded. My pu**y old is WILD!! pic.twitter.com/lJBnPgDcc2 — Mink Flow (@currypistonn)…

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Feb 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; ESPN NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center. The Spurs defeat the Mavericks 116-90. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Jeff Van Gundy looks like he may be winning the breakup with ESPN. Veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein wrote on Substack on Sunday that there is buzz circulating in coaching circles that Van Gundy, who currently works as a consultant for the Celtics, could be moving to the bench as a day-to-day assistant coach under Joe Mazzulla. Stein notes…

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Photo: Dec 18, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Gordon Hayward may be getting his revenge this offseason. In a lengthy column this week, Denver Nuggets beat writer Harrison Wind mentioned the former All-Star Hayward as a potential option for the team in free agency. Wind noted that some people on the Nuggets are known “fans” of Hayward. The 34-year-old Hayward went from the Charlotte Hornets to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a February trade this year. But he…

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Oct 1, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Brandon McManus (10) leaves the field after the second half of an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Commanders have decided to cut ties with kicker Brandon McManus amid the ongoing investigation surrounding his sexual assault allegations. The Commanders released McManus on Saturday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Commanders have released K Brandon McManus, who is facing sexual assault allegations. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 2, 2024 McManus was accused of sexually assaulting two female flight attendants…

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May 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter (7) reacts during the first quarter against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsChennedy Carter was mum on the subject of Caitlin Clark after knocking down her opponent during Saturday’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. But Carter had something to say a day later.Carter talked some trash about Clark via the Threads social media service.“Beside three point shooting man what does she bring to the table,” Carter said of Clark.Carter had only been called for a common foul…

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