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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson sidelined with ‘very mild’ hamstring strainVideo

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings will keep wide receiver Justin Jefferson off the field for a while because of a mild strain of his left hamstring. Coach Kevin O’Connell said before practice Friday that Jefferson would be re-evaluated next week. The two-time All-Pro, who has the most receiving yards...
Former college teammates Lamar Jackson, Jaire Alexander reunite with Ravens

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Lamar Jackson wasted little time putting Jaire Alexander to the test during training camp. “He tried to throw a back-shoulder on me with ‘D-Hop’ (DeAndre Hopkins), so I had to give him a little jazz about that,” Alexander said. “I said, ‘Come on, man. I know...
Thorbjorn Olesen takes the 2nd-round lead in the 3M Open

BLAINE, Minn. — Thorbjorn Olesen worked out of trouble more than once Friday at the TPC Twin Cities to take a one-stroke lead over Jake Knapp into the weekend in the 3M Open. Olesen followed an opening 9-under-par 62 on Thursday with a 66, hitting out of the rough to...
Rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart ends holdout, signs $18.97 million deal with Bengals

Shemar Stewart and the Cincinnati Bengals agreed to a contract Friday, ending the rookie defensive end’s three-day holdout from training camp. Stewart’s agent, Zac Hiller of LAA, said the four-year deal is worth $18.97 million guaranteed, including a $10.4 million signing bonus. The Bengals and Stewart were deadlocked over contract...
Shedeur Sanders unfazed by lack of first-team reps at Browns camp

BEREA, Ohio — If Shedeur Sanders is frustrated about not receiving any snaps with the first team during the first week of the Cleveland Browns’ training camp, he isn’t showing it. Sanders said Friday that it is out of his control and not his place to answer why he has...
Pirates sign 2 more draft picks in RHP McLane Moody, OF Carter Gwost

Surprising news surfaced Thursday when Pirates second-round draft pick Angel Cervantes, a 17-year-old right-handed pitcher, announced he’d put his professional baseball career on hold in order to play collegiately at UCLA. But Friday night, the Pirates experienced the inverse of that scenario, as a pair of draft picks committed to...
Seton Hill names Mandy Sansbury as new softball coach

Seton Hill on Friday announced Mandy Sansbury as its new head softball coach. Sansbury brings an extensive resume to Greensburg, with 19 years of college coaching experience. Her stops, starting with the most recent, include Division I Indiana Indianapolis (two years), Division II programs Mount Olive (nine years) and Glenville...
Seton Hill assistant coach Martin set to join Pitt’s coaching staff

Clay Martin spent three years at one of the nation’s premier NCAA Division II baseball programs, learning from widely respected head coach Marc Marizzaldi at Seton Hill. His time on the “Hill” — that connotation has more than one meaning — has prepared him for the next level. Martin was...
Record crowd expected at Bristol for the MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds

Workers still have some finishing touches to put on the field inside the racetrack at Bristol Motor Speedway, and officials are expecting a record crowd in a week to watch the Cincinnati Reds play the Atlanta Braves in the MLB Speedway Classic on Aug. 2. “We can’t wait for next...
Denny Hamlin adds contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing to celebratory week after win at Dover

INDIANAPOLIS — NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin signed a multiyear contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing, the team said Friday. Details of the contract were not announced, though Hamlin noted he didn’t want anything longer than two years.. The deal comes during the same week in which the driver of the...
Steelers notebook: Weather cuts practice short, Calvin Austin marvels at dolphins

After a short practice to begin training camp, typically the Pittsburgh Steelers gradually ramp up to a full two-plus hours of drills. The second practice of this camp, though, ended up being shorter than the first. It was no fault of the team nor coach Mike Tomlin, though. Blame Mother...
Jets quarterback Justin Fields returns a day after dislocating toe, but doesn’t practice

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Justin Fields was back on the field for the New York Jets, but he didn’t practice Friday. But it still was a welcome sight for fans who were holding their breath 24 hours earlier. The quarterback dislocated a toe on his right foot early in practice...
Jordan Hicks retires, leaving Browns with more concerns at linebacker

BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns’ situation at linebacker became a bigger concern Friday after Jordan Hicks announced his retirement. Hicks missed the first two days of training camp with what the team called a personal matter. The 33-year-old Hicks, who played 10 seasons, posted his retirement announcement on Instagram...
Steelers LT Broderick Jones looking forward to keeping Aaron Rodgers ‘upright’ this season

For the first time in an NFL career that is entering its third season, Broderick Jones is being entrusted to protect his quarterback’s blind side at left tackle. And not just any quarterback. He’s tasked with blocking for 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP. “I have to keep him...
Steelers inside the ropes: After another rough 1st snap, Aaron Rodgers connects with top targets

In his first live, 11-on-11 practice rep with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, Aaron Rodgers threw an interception. For his first rep on Day 2 on Steelers training camp, Rodgers was the recipient of a bad snap. That’s OK. The 21-year veteran recovered and showed some of that four-time NFL...
With new contract, Ja’Marr Chase already going all out at Bengals training campVideo

CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase didn’t participate in training camp last year as he tried to negotiate a contract extension. While he went on to become the sixth wide receiver in the Super Bowl era to lead the league in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches in the...

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