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Flyers F Travis Konecny inks 8-year, $70M extension

Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny signed an eight-year, $70 million contract extension on Thursday.

Flyers F Travis Konecny inks 8-year, $70M extension
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Olympics-Soccer-Canada edge New Zealand 2-1 amid Olympic spying scandal

Defending champions Canada defeated New Zealand 2-1 in their Paris Olympics opening game on Thursday overshadowed by a spying scandal that has engulfed the women's

Olympics-Soccer-Canada edge New Zealand 2-1 amid Olympic spying scandal
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Motor racing-Sainz still weighing up his future, will remain in F1

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz remained tight-lipped on Thursday about his future ahead of this weekend's Belgian Prix, but said he would definitely remain in Formula

Motor racing-Sainz still weighing up his future, will remain in F1
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Warner Bros Discovery drops after failing to renew NBA broadcasting rights

Warner Bros Discovery shares fell more than 4% in U.S. premarket trading on Thursday, after the media giant failed to renew broadcasting rights for the NBA games, fueling investor concerns

Warner Bros Discovery drops after failing to renew NBA broadcasting rights
Entertainment|Sports

Sport-Pickleball to launch global rankings system, world tour

Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) is launching a global ranking system similar to tennis for the popular paddle sport, along with a world tour and major tournaments like Grand Slams, PWR

Sport-Pickleball to launch global rankings system, world tour
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Macron's political crisis hurts business morale ahead of Paris Olympics

As President Emmanuel Macron welcomes business leaders including Elon Musk to Paris ahead of Friday's Olympic opening ceremony, there are early signs France's political deadlock is

Macron's political crisis hurts business morale ahead of Paris Olympics
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MLB roundup: 20-run barrage lifts Rockies past Red Sox

Brenton Doyle hit his first career grand slam while Ezequiel Tovar, Jacob Stallings and Ryan McMahon also homered as the Colorado Rockies matched their single-game franchise run record in a 20-7 rout

MLB roundup: 20-run barrage lifts Rockies past Red Sox
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ATP roundup: Mattia Bellucci heads to quarterfinals at Atlanta Open

Italian qualifier Mattia Bellucci outlasted No. 2 seed Adrian Mannarino of France for a 7-6 (6), 4-6, 6-3 victory on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals at the Atlanta Open.

ATP roundup: Mattia Bellucci heads to quarterfinals at Atlanta Open
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49ers All-Pro LT Trent Williams a no-show due to contract issues

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams is a training-camp holdout due to contract issues, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.

49ers All-Pro LT Trent Williams a no-show due to contract issues
Entertainment|Sports

WNBA builds on soaring popularity with new media rights agreements

The rocketing growth of the WNBA is reflected in the league's new media rights agreements announced Wednesday for the 2026 through 2036 seasons.

WNBA builds on soaring popularity with new media rights agreements
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Jets QB Aaron Rodgers 'just need the reps' to complete recovery

Aaron Rodgers knew a fine was coming for his Egypt trip during mandatory minicamp, and he's ready to move forward after a long chat with New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh.

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers 'just need the reps' to complete recovery
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Hawkeyes stand behind hungry QB Cade McNamara

Five starts and one ACL surgery later, the Iowa Hawkeyes are not about to run away from quarterback Cade McNamara.

Hawkeyes stand behind hungry QB Cade McNamara
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Falcons feeling energy of fresh start under Raheem Morris

Falcons safety Jessie Bates III is nearly a decade removed from his last school day, but that feeling came flooding back on Wednesday when he rolled into Flowery Branch, Ga., for the first official

Falcons feeling energy of fresh start under Raheem Morris
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Saints RB Alvin Kamara uses 'S' word to explain camp attendance

Fines are on the table for players failing to report to training camp on time, even veterans eager to hit the negotiating table instead.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara uses 'S' word to explain camp attendance
Business|Entertainment|Sports

NBA signs broadcasting deal with Disney, Amazon, Comcast worth $77 billion

Walt Disney's ESPN, Comcast-owned NBCUniversal and Amazon.com have clinched the rights to carry National Basketball Association games in an 11-year deal valued at $77 billion, the league

NBA signs broadcasting deal with Disney, Amazon, Comcast worth $77 billion
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NHL-Oilers hire ex-Blackhawks executive Bowman as new general manager

The Edmonton Oilers have hired former Chicago Blackhawks executive Stan Bowman to be their new general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations, the National Hockey League

NHL-Oilers hire ex-Blackhawks executive Bowman as new general manager
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Tennis-Sinner pulls out of Paris Games due to illness

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Paris Games due to tonsillitis, the world number one said on Wednesday, denting Italy's hopes of winning a first Olympic tennis medal

Olympics-Tennis-Sinner pulls out of Paris Games due to illness
Crime|Europe|Sports

France arrests Russian suspected of planning to destabilize Olympics

French police have arrested a Russian man suspected of planning to destabilize the Olympics, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Wednesday, just days before the Games begin.

France arrests Russian suspected of planning to destabilize Olympics
Sports

MLB roundup: Cards conquer Pirates, Paul Skenes

Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth as the visiting St.

MLB roundup: Cards conquer Pirates, Paul Skenes
Sports

ATP roundup: Seeded players, rain fall in Atlanta

No. 6 seed Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia and No. 7 seed Brandon Nakashima were shown the door in the first round of the Atlanta Open on Tuesday.

ATP roundup: Seeded players, rain fall in Atlanta
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76ers introduce Paul George, celebrate ‘patient’ Tyrese Maxey

The Philadelphia 76ers now have their Big Three, introducing forward Paul George on Tuesday as the star joins forces with guard Tyrese Maxey and center Joel Embiid.

76ers introduce Paul George, celebrate ‘patient’ Tyrese Maxey
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Rockies INF/OF Kris Bryant (oblique) back from 10-day IL

Out since early June with a left oblique strain, Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant was activated off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.

Rockies INF/OF Kris Bryant (oblique) back from 10-day IL
Sports

Mets place rookie RHP Christian Scott (UCL) on 15-day IL

The New York Mets placed rookie right-hander Christian Scott on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of a sprained right ulnar collateral ligament.

Mets place rookie RHP Christian Scott (UCL) on 15-day IL
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Rams, QB Matthew Stafford 'find solution' to contract

Quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams reached an amicable solution to their concerns over his contract and he reported to training camp, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.

Rams, QB Matthew Stafford 'find solution' to contract
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Reports: Browns guarantee Amari Cooper $20M for 2024

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper received a $5 million raise and will make $20 million in the final year of his five-year, $100 million deal, Cleveland.com and ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Reports: Browns guarantee Amari Cooper $20M for 2024

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