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Jets’ Aaron Rodgers ‘hopeful’ he can play two-to-four more years

Aaron Rodgers is 40 and coming off a debut season with the New York Jets that saw him suffer an eventual season-ending Achilles tear on the team’s first possession of the season. That said, the star quarterback still thinks he…

Apple Reverses Course and Allows Epic Games to Start Competing App Store

Days after Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, complained publicly that Apple had blocked it from starting a competing app store in Europe, the technology companies said Apple had reversed course and would allow Epic to go ahead with its…

Jackson Mahomes, brother of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, is sentenced to probation in assault case

The younger brother of Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been sentenced to six months’ probation in a case alleging an assault on a woman. Jackson Mahomes, 23, appeared Thursday for his sentencing hearing via video conference…

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Steelers reportedly release CB Patrick Peterson, eight-time Pro Bowler

The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing cornerback Patrick Peterson, ESPN reported Friday. The move clears $7 million in cap space for the Steelers, who signed the defensive back to a two-year, $14 million contract last offseason.  Peterson, who will be 34…

Odds for Crossover Boxing Match between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou

Can a heavyweight star from the UFC thrive in the sport of boxing? Later today, Francis Ngannou will attempt to prove he has the chops to do so when he faces former world champion Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.  Joshua…

Joey Votto signs minor league deal with spring training invite with Blue Jays

Joey Votto is back. The longtime Cincinnati Reds first baseman confirmed reports on Friday that he has signed a minor league contract with a spring training invite as a non-roster player with the Toronto Blue Jays. It’s the first time…

USMNT captain Tyler Adams making progress toward Bournemouth return after hamstring surgery

Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is progressing toward his return from hamstring surgery and could be included in the squad for Saturday’s Premier League game against Sheffield United. The 25-year-old United States captain has made just one appearance for Bournemouth since…

Covid Became a Pandemic 4 Years Ago. How Does Your Life Look Now?

Monday marks four years since the World Health Organization declared Covid a pandemic. Since then, millions of people around the world have died from the virus, and today, the persistent impact of long Covid is being studied and the latest…

9 Musicians Who Play a Role in This Year’s Oscars

Listen on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube 4. Sturgill Simpson: “Life of Sin” Many musicians appear in Martin Scorsese’s grand “Killers of the Flower Moon,” including Jason Isbell, Pete Yorn, Charlie Musselwhite and Jack White. The country singer Sturgill Simpson…

Cowboys reportedly rework All-Pro OL Zack Martin’s contract

The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly reworked All-Pro right guard Zack Martin’s contract in order to open up salary cap space this year. This potentially allows them to spread a cap hit over the 2025 and 2026 seasons, if 2024 ends…