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Lucas Oil

Automotive News

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series set for Saturday night event in Macon

MACON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is hitting the road again this weekend, making a return stop to Macon Speedway this Saturday night for a $12,000 top prize that the nation's top drivers, as well as local and regional standouts, to challenge to earn a podium spot. Racing on Macon Speedway's 1/5 mile bullring dirt track has been known for some of the most thrilling door-to-door racing action all season long, but even moreso when […]

todayApril 25, 2019

Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger

National

Steelers, Roethlisberger agree to two-year extension through 2021

PITTSBURGH (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger have agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the team through 2021. The team announced the deal Wednesday. Roethlisberger had one more year left on his contract from 2015. "Ben is one of the most productive quarterbacks in NFL history, and he continued to climb the lists among the all-time passing leaders in the league last season," Steelers President Art Rooney II said in a statement. "But […]

todayApril 24, 2019

Justin Tucker Baltimore Ravens

National

Ravens, Tucker makes for highest-paid kicker in NFL history with four-year, $23 million deal

BALTIMORE (UPI) -- One of the NFL's best kickers is now the highest-paid kicker in league history, after the Baltimore Ravens rewarded Justin Tucker Wednesday with a new contract. The Ravens signed Tucker to a four-year extension, keeping him with the AFC North franchise through 2023. Sources told NFL Network that Tucker's new deal is worth $23.05 million, with $12 million guaranteed. The three-time All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowl selection made 89.7 of his kicks last season. He has made […]

todayApril 24, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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