NBC plans about $2.5 billion offer to get NBA rights from TNT, WSJ reports
(Reuters) - Comcast's NBCUniversal is planning to invest an average of about $2.5 billion a year to broadcast a package of National Basketball Association games, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. (Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru...
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Soccer-Uzbekistan and Japan secure qualification for Olympic Games
DOHA (Reuters) - Uzbekistan and Japan on Monday secured two of Asia's three berths at this year's Olympic Games football tournament with wins over Indonesia and Iraq respectively at the Under-23 Asian Cup in Qatar. Uzbekistan sealed a 2-0 semi-fina...
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NFL-No cruel summer ahead as Kelce signs contract extension with Chiefs
(Reuters) - Travis Kelce signed a two-year contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday that will see the three-times Super Bowl champion stay with the club through the 2027 season. The deal will make the 34-year-old the highest-paid ti...
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Golf-Bradley impressed but not intimidated by Scheffler's dominance
By Frank Pingue (Reuters) - While some golfers might enjoy the respite of playing an event without red-hot Scottie Scheffler in the field, Keegan Bradley feels a triumph without the world's best golfer present would leave something to be desired. ...
15h ago
Reports: Chiefs adjust Travis Kelce's contract; now highest-paid TE
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a new two-year deal that makes the nine-time Pro Bowl selection the NFL's highest-paid tight end, according to multiple reports. Kelce's deal was quickly celebrated by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahome...
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Jason Kelce joining ESPN's 'MNF' pregame show
Recently retired Jason Kelce is joining ESPN this fall to be part of its "Monday Night Countdown" pregame show, The Athletic reported Monday. Kelce announced his retirement early last month after 13 seasons as the center for the Philadelphia Eagles. ...
17h ago
Soccer-Real won't underestimate Bayern, says Ancelotti
(Reuters) - Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday that his side will not make the mistake of looking past Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final, first leg in Germany on Tuesday despite their rivals' disappointing domestic ...
17h ago
Anthony Edwards gets KD's endorsement as Wolves star rises to new level
When the Minnesota Timberwolves begin the second round of the playoffs this week, they'll have one more active observer tuning in to see what Anthony Edwards does next. "So impressed with Ant. My favorite player to watch," Suns All-Star Kevin Durant s...
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Athletics-Father of the Ingebrigtsen brothers charged with physical abuse
(Reuters) - Norwegian police said on Monday they have pressed charges against Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father of Olympic 1,500 metres champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, for alleged physical abuse. Jakob, 23, and his older brothers Henrik, 33, and Filip, 3...
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Boxing-Tyson v Paul sanctioned as professional fight
(Reuters) - Boxing great Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul's July 20 bout in Arlington will be a sanctioned, professional fight that will count on both men's records, the fight promoter said on Monday. The heavyweight match-up, ...
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Tennis-Battling Nadal beats Cachin to reach Madrid Open fourth round
(Reuters) - Rafael Nadal survived a second set wobble to defeat Pedro Cachin 6-1 6-7(5) 6-3 in the Madrid Open third round on Monday. Nadal, who beat 10th seed Alex de Minaur in the second round, held his nerve as he was tested by the 91st-ranked A...
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Broncos acquire DE John Franklin-Myers from Jets
The Denver Broncos acquired defensive end John Franklin-Myers from the New York Jets in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, both teams confirmed Monday. Franklin-Myers, 27, recorded 3.5 sacks, 14 quarterback hits, 33 tackles and three passes defense...
19h ago
Report: Vlad Goldin follows coach, transfers to Michigan
Former Florida Atlantic big man Vladislav Goldin has committed to Michigan, following coach Dusty May from Boca Raton to Ann Arbor, ESPN reported Monday. Goldin also withdrew his name from the NBA draft. He has one year of college eligibility remainin...
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Patriots sign DT Christian Barmore to $92M extension
The New England Patriots reached agreement with defensive tackle Christian Barmore on a four-year extension with a maximum value of $92 million. Agent Nicole Lynn confirmed the figures Monday with ESPN, which also reported that the deal includes $41.8...
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Cowboys bring back RB Ezekiel Elliott
Ezekiel Elliott agreed to rejoin the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, NFL Network and The Athletic reported. Elliott played for Dallas from 2016-22 after the team selected him with the No. 4 overall section of the 2016 NFL Draft. He spent last season with th...
20h ago
WR Jarvis Landry attempts NFL return in Jacksonville
Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry agreed to participate in rookie minicamp with the Jacksonville Jaguars in a bid to return to the NFL after sitting out the 2023 season. Landry, 31, sent a warning shot about his comeback bid prior to the ...
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Motor racing-Red Bull should stick with Perez, says Szafnauer
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Sergio Perez remains Red Bull's best option as team mate for triple world champion Max Verstappen next season, according to the Mexican's former boss Otmar Szafnauer. Perez's contract with Formula One's dominant c...
Apr 29, 2024
Surfing-World record holder Steudtner finds peace in chaos
(Reuters) - Surfing the face of a wave as high as an eight-storey building would fill most people with terror - but Sebastian Steudtner says he finds his job peaceful. The 38-year-old German was already the record holder for the biggest wave ever s...
Apr 29, 2024
NBA roundup: Wolves finish off sweep of Suns
Anthony Edwards scored 31 of his 40 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves completed a four-game sweep of the host Phoenix Suns with a 122-116 victory on Sunday night in their Western Conference first-round series. Edwards made seven...
Apr 29, 2024
NHL roundup: Rangers advance after sweeping Caps
Artemi Panarin scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and added an assist to lead the visiting New York Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday and complete the sweep in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Kaapo ...
Apr 29, 2024
MLB roundup: Aaron Judge, Yankees ride 7-run inning to win
Aaron Judge homered early and then triggered a seven-run sixth inning with a handy slide, propelling the visiting New York Yankees to a 15-5 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday to clinch the three-game series win. Judge staked the Yankees to a 1-0...
Apr 29, 2024
Athletics-Lyles sees room for improvement after 100m Bermuda win
(Reuters) - World champion Noah Lyles was all smiles after a wind-aided 9.96 seconds win in the men's 100 metres at the Bermuda Grand Prix on Sunday but said he had plenty to work on ahead of the United States Olympic trials. Lyles, bronze medallis...
Apr 28, 2024
Swimming-Russia's absence boosts U.S. hopes of striking Olympic gold in artistic swimming
By Vincent Daheron EAUBONNE, France (Reuters) - Boosted by the absence of favourites Russia, the United States will aim for the gold medal in artistic swimming at the Paris Games after qualifying for the Olympic team event for the first time since ...
Apr 28, 2024
Jayson Tatum, Celtics stifle Heat, take back home-court edge
Jayson Tatum posted 22 points, 11 rebounds and six assists as the visiting Boston Celtics regained home-court advantage in this first-round playoff series, routing the Miami Heat 104-84 in Game 3 on Saturday night. Boston, the NBA's top seed, leads th...
Apr 28, 2024
Tarik Skubal, Tigers cruise to series win over Royals
Tarik Skubal pitched seven strong innings, Wenceel Perez blasted his first career home run and the host Detroit Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday afternoon. Skubal (4-0) limited the Royals to one run, four hits and one walk while st...
Apr 28, 2024