Sources - ESPN OK's option to televise ACC sports through '36 - ESPN
ESPN has agreed to pick up its option to continue broadcasting ACC sports through 2036, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
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Almiron returns to Atlanta after six years at Newcastle
Paraguay international Miguel Almiron has returned to Major League Soccer (MLS) side Atlanta United for an undisclosed fee, after six years at Newcastle United, both clubs said on Thursday.
IOC presidential candidates pitch to Olympic voters in quirky closed-door event
Behind closed doors in Lausanne, seven candidates hoping to lead the International Olympic Committee made key pitches on Thursday to about 100 voters in perhaps the most elusive and opaque election in world sports.
Why Pete Alonso should prioritize the Mets over money
Pete Alonso, a free agent for the first time in his career, is entitled to continue exploring the market to see what else is out there. He earned that right with his six years of MLB service time. But by now, he's also likely been humbled by the lukewarm interest in his future services. He might not agree with the general assessment of his value, but as other free-agent first basemen have flown off the board, Alonso no longer has the upper hand or the luxury of competing for top dollar.
Senior Bowl QBs Dillon Gabriel, Riley Leonard look to restore 'Brady phenomenon'
MOBILE, Ala. — The top quarterbacks trying to help their draft stock here are putting the Senior in Senior Bowl, well-traveled passers who have excelled for two if not three college programs, playing six and even seven seasons to build up experience for the NFL.
Australia take control after Khawaja and Inglis pummel Sri Lanka
Australia's Usman Khawaja struck a maiden double hundred and Josh Inglis got a century on his test debut against Sri Lanka to power the tourists to a mammoth 654 for six before they declared their first innings on day two of the opening test on Thursday.
World champion Russian figure skaters aboard flight involved in midair collision, Kremlin says
Rebekah Koffler, former U.S. defense intel officer, offers her perspective on the tragic collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
England's Stanway out for 'several months' after knee surgery
Bayern Munich's England midfielder Georgia Stanway has had knee ligament surgery which will keep her sidelined for several months, the club said on Thursday.