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The Pittsburgh Steelers make star linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL’s highest-paid defender
PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt has wanted to be a “one-helmet guy” from the second…

Arsenal’s gaudy transfer fee for Canadian forward Olivia Smith buzzes at home
A Canadian player setting a new benchmark in the women’s soccer transfer market floats a…

The Pittsburgh Steelers make star linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL’s highest-paid defender
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers made star outside linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL’s highest-paid…

SEC coaches and players defend their dominance amid Big Ten’s recent success
ATLANTA (AP) — There was not a Big Ten player, coach or fan in sight…

Ottawa Redblacks’ linebacker Adarius Pickett back to being his disruptive self
Adarius Pickett is back to being his disruptive self. The veteran linebacker was enjoying a…

Vikings’ Jordan Addison resolves DUI case by pleading no contest to a lesser charge
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison resolved a 2024 DUI citation by pleading no contest…

McIlroy makes amends in Portrush homecoming with first-round 70 at British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy experienced that sinking feeling again on the first…

Maple Leafs acquire forward Dakota Joshua from Canucks for 2028 fourth-round pick
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks,…

England beats Sweden on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semifinals after dramatic comeback
ZURICH (AP) — With 12 minutes remaining, defending champion England was heading out of the…
Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal signs five-year contract, avoids arbitration
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal signed a five-year contract on Thursday…

Justin Herbert surprises teammates with red-tinted contact lenses at Chargers camp
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is testing out tinted…

Dr. David Altchek, Mets medical director and Tommy John surgery pioneer, dies at 68
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. David Altchek, who performed more than 2,000 Tommy John surgeries…

Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov requests trade after misunderstandings with coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov, the No. 21 pick in…

How meditation helped an ordained Buddhist monk at the British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Fickle weather and funny bounces are classic features of links…

Sykes and Brionna Jones replace Caitlin Clark and Satou Sabally in All-Star Game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Washington Mystics guard Brittney Sykes and Atlanta Dream forward Brionna Jones were…