Falcons, star TE Kyle Pitts agree to 3-year, $54M deal - ESPN
Tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Atlanta Falcons reached agreement Tuesday on a three-year, $54 million contract, said his agency, Athletes First.
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NHL exploring expansion to Texas with Houston, Austin among possibilities
The NHL is exploring potential expansion in Texas in either Houston or Austin under an agreement with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family, Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday.
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
WASHINGTON: The US is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before their next match, the US Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday. The team will still be required to leave after Friday’s match in Seattle, a department spokesperson said. A spokesperson for the Iran Football Federation confirmed that the team will leave their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, on Wednesday for Seattle. “This was planned on our end,” Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House FIFA Task Force, told The Associated Press. “We were going to look at how the first two movements went, and if they went smoothly, we would extend the extra day in light of the longer travel time.” Iran’s squad have complained about the travel restrictions levied on the team, and the challenges the team have faced since the outbreak of war.
Edmonton Oilers sign veteran defenceman Connor Murphy to 5-year extension
The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract extension on Monday.
Brandon Aiyuk, in limbo with 49ers, shouts 'Go Commanders' - ESPN
Brandon Aiyuk is making it clear what his preferred destination is whenever the San Francisco 49ers decide to part ways with him.
Iran plays 10-man Belgium to goalless draw at World Cup
Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half.
Iran to complain to FIFA over World Cup travel restrictions - ESPN
Iran's soccer federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA after its request to travel to Los Angeles two days before Sunday's World Cup match against Belgium was denied.
Justin Verlander injures left hamstring during bullpen session - ESPN
Detroit Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander has a left hamstring strain and likely will be out «weeks,» according to manager A.J. Hinch.