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Kyler Murray

Entertainment

NFL DRAFT: Odds for Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray being drafted No. 1 dipping

NASHVILLE (UPI) -- Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray is still the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but the odds are dipping. The Arizona Cardinals own the pick, which will be called out on Thursday in Nashville. Arizona could still opt to trade the pick to another football franchise or select a player other than Murray. FanDuel's New Jersey sportsbook had Murray at -1200 to be the first pick for several weeks. By Wednesday […]

todayApril 24, 2019 80

Robert Kraft

Judicial Watch

Florida prosecutors plan to release video in Robert Kraft solicitation case

JUPITER, Fla. (UPI) -- South Florida prosecutors said they plan to release video evidence of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft at a day spa -- images his lawyers described as pornographic. The office of Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg said it will publicly release the video of Kraft and 24 other men accused of paying for sex at the spa. Kraft, 77, is accused of soliciting a prostitute on at least two occasions at a massage parlor in […]

todayApril 18, 2019 37

Baltimore Ravens Gus Edwards

NFL News

Ravens, Edwards agree to one-year contract extension deal

BALTIMORE (UPI) -- The Baltimore Ravens signed running back Gus Edwards to an exclusive rights tender Monday. Center Matt Skura, offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor and running back De'Lance Turner also signed their exclusive rights tenders Monday. Edwards, 24, had 718 yards and two scores on 137 carries in 11 games last season for the Ravens. He averaged 5.2 yards per carry during his rookie campaign, raking fifth in the league in that category. The Ravens elevated Edwards from the practice […]

todayApril 15, 2019 44

Columnists

Rix Quinn’s Minute Story: Baseball

Hey, it's baseball season! This game requires a glove and a moving bat, but it's got nothing to do with vampires. It takes place on a "diamond," or four bases arranged in a square. There aren't real diamonds involved, so players won't get distracted by bright stones. Offensive players take turns trying to hit a ball thrown by the defensive team's pitcher. However, if the batter thumps the other team's player or an umpire with his bat, he might be […]

todayApril 6, 2019 38

Conor McGregor mixed martial arts

Entertainment

UFC star McGregor says he’s retiring from MMA

LAS VEGAS (UPI) -- UFC athlete Conor McGregor announced Tuesday he is retiring from mixed martial arts and will not fight at a planned event in July. "Hey guys quick announcement, I've decided to retire from the sport formally known as 'Mixed Martial Art' today," McGregor wrote in a tweet early Tuesday. "I wish all my old colleagues well going forward in competition. I now join my former partners on this venture, already in retirement." The timing is curious because […]

todayMarch 28, 2019 45

Houston Astros Justin Verlander

MLB News

Astros, Verlander agree to two-year, $66 million extension

HOUSTON (UPI) -- Following in the footsteps of both Blake Snell and Chris Sale, Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander is set to be a very wealthy man. ESPN reported that the Astros ace has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $66 million through the 2021 campaign. Reports started to circulate on Friday that a deal was close to happening, and Houston owner Jim Crane said Friday that there was interest on both sides to get a deal wrapped up. […]

todayMarch 25, 2019 85

LSU Maryland March Madness

National

Maryland fans call foul over LSU’s winning shot in March Madness matchup

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (UPI) -- The LSU Tigers advanced to the Sweet 16 on Saturday with a 69-67 win clinched in the final seconds with a layup by Tremont Waters. Some Maryland fans believed the shot shouldn't have counted, saying Waters took one too many steps and should have been called for a travel. The winning basket came with 1.6 seconds to play, as Waters got to the basket and put in the shot that won the game for the Tigers […]

todayMarch 24, 2019 59

Oakland Raiders Mike Glennon

National

Oakland Raiders sign Glennon, Riley

OAKLAND, Calif. (UPI) -- The Oakland Raiders signed unrestricted free-agent quarterback Mike Glennon and former New York Giants safety Curtis Riley, the team announced Friday. The team didn't disclose terms of the contracts for both players. The 29-year-old veteran quarterback becomes the backup to Raiders starter Derek Carr. Glennon spent last season with the Arizona Cardinals and mentored rookie signal-caller Josh Rosen. Glennon played in two games as Rosen's backup and completed 15-of-21 passes for 174 yards and a passer […]

todayMarch 23, 2019 45

Robert Kraft

Judicial Watch

Report: Patriots owner Kraft to reject deal to drop prostitution solicitation charges

PALM BEACH, Fla. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Two days after prosecutors offered a deal to drop charges against him for solicitation of prostitution, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will be rejecting the proposed deal. A CNN report Wednesday revealed that the 77-year-old owner is turning down the proposed deferred prosecution deal offered Monday by Dave Aronberg, Palm Beach County State's Attorney. Agreeing to the deal would require Kraft to concede that the prosecution has enough evidence for a conviction should […]

todayMarch 20, 2019 73

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