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Falcons 'excited about' Kirk Cousins despite surprise Michael Penix Jr. draft pick

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The Atlanta Falcons are "very exited about" starting Kirk Cousins, general manager Terry Fontenot told reporters shortly after opting to use a first-round 2024 NFL Draft pick on another quarterback, Michael Penix Jr.

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TV review: 'Hacks' Season 3 surpasses high standards for comedy, relationships

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"Hacks" Season 3, premiering Thursday on Max, begins with the high standards of previous seasons and proceeds to surpass them with comedy and character vulnerability.

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NFL Draft 2024: Caleb Williams, trades highlight offense-heavy first round

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A quarterback trio of Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye started the 2024 NFL Draft and led to a historically offensive-heavy group of first-round picks Thursday in Detroit.

NFL Draft 2024: Chiefs trade with Bills to land WR Xavier Worthy

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Patrick Mahomes welcomed a speedy new weapon Thursday night after the Kansas City Chiefs traded with the Buffalo Bills to acquire wide receiver Xavier Worthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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New Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. eyes Larry Fitzgerald-like career

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New Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. said he hopes to have a similar career to Larry Fitzgerald, but first expects a learning curve after being picked No. 4 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Vikings complete draft-day trade for ex-Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy

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The Minnesota Vikings completed a trade with the New York Jets on Thursday, acquiring the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and using it to obtain former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Thursday, Apr 25

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Chicago Blackhawks sign defenseman Alex Vlasic to six-year extension

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The Chicago Blackhawks signed Alex Vlasic to a six-year extension, keeping the young defenseman under contract through the 2029-30 season, the NHL franchise announced Thursday.

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Second retractable roof added for French Open, Paris Olympics

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A second retractable roof will be used for the first time at Roland Garros, with the famed tennis site to debut the addition at the 2024 French Open before using it at the Paris Olympics, organizers said Thursday.

NFL mock draft: Seven trades, quarterbacks figure into final predictions

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A record-tying six quarterbacks are featured in UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's final NFL mock draft for 2024. He also predicts seven trades on Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Heat uses doubters as 'fuel,' even playoff series vs. Celtics

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Following a blowout first-round playoff loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 and playing without two key players in Game 2, the Miami Heat opted to use noise from doubters to fuel a series-tying victory in Boston.

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Santiago, Chile to host 2027 Special Olympics World Games

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Santiago, Chile, will host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, marking the first time in its 55-year history the games will take place in the Southern Hemisphere.

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IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden disqualified as winner of St. Pete grand prix last month

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An illegal pass during the March 10 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg by then-apparent race-winner Josef Newgarden and teammate Scott McLaughlin earned the duo disqualifications.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Detroit Lions, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown agreed to $120M extension

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The Detroit Lions and Amon-Ra St. Brown agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension that includes $77 million in guarantees, agent Joby Branion of Vanguard Sports Group told UPI on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Bengals exercise $21.8M option on WR Ja'Marr Chase

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The Cincinnati Bengals exercised the $21.8 million, fifth-year option on wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's rookie contract, the team announced Wednesday.

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Heisman Trophy returned to USC star running back Reggie Bush

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Former USC running back Reggie Bush will have his 2005 Heisman Trophy returned to him after the Heisman Trophy Trust considered "enormous changes in college athletics over the last several years," the group announced.

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Watch: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits hardest home run of career vs. Nationals

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Shohei Ohtani drove his bat through the strike zone, smacking the barrel on a fastball for the hardest home run of his career in a Los Angeles Dodgers win over the Washington Nationals in Washington.

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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving lead Mavericks past Clippers, tie playoff series

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Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for more than half of the Dallas Mavericks' 96 points, sparking a comeback victory over the Los Angeles Clippers and tying the first-round playoff series 1-1.

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NFL Draft experts say Rattler, Penix, Coleman among potential first-round picks

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Spencer Rattler, Michael Penix Jr. and Keon Coleman are among the players many experts, including former scouts, say could sneak into the first round of this week's 2024 NFL Draft.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Justice Department reaches $138M settlement with victims of team doctor Larry Nassar

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The Justice Department says a civil settlement has finally been reached with the victims of ex-Team USA doctor Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually assaulting gymnasts.

Cincinnati Bengals make 2-year deal with backup quarterback Jake Browning

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The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed backup quarterback Jake Browning to a two-year contract, the team announced Tuesday.

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Watch: Hurricanes score twice in 9 seconds, rally past Islanders in Game 2

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Sebastian Aho and Jordan Martinook beat goalie Semyon Varlamov for third-period scores within a 9-second span, helping the Carolina Hurricanes rally past the New York Islanders in Game 2 of their playoff series.

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Sixers' Joel Embiid guarantees playoff series win over Knicks despite 0-2 hole

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Reigning MVP Joel Embiid buried his head in his hand before guaranteeing that his Philadelphia 76ers will overcome an 0-2 series deficit and beat the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

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Watch: Jamal Murray beats Lakers with buzzer-beater, gives Nuggets 2-0 playoff lead

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Jamal Murray stepped back, flicked up a shot and fell to the ground as he watched the ball slip down the net at the buzzer, leading the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their playoff series.

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Jets trade QB Zach Wilson to Broncos, ending failed tenure in New York

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The New York Jets have traded once-promising quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos after the No. 2 overall pick in 2021 fizzled in his starting role with the team, according to multiple reports.

Monday, Apr 22

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Watch: Nigerian chess champ plays for 60 consecutive hours

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The Nigerian chess master aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon successfully played the game for 60 consecutive hours.

Denver Broncos unveil new uniforms, alternate white helmets, throwbacks

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Denver Broncos players will wear new primary uniforms for the first time since 1997, with the franchise revealing the threads, along with an alternate helmet and throwback kit, on Monday.

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Watch: Tom Brady roast to stream live on Netflix

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"The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady," a comedy special hosted by Kevin Hart, is coming to Netflix.

Scottie Sheffler follows Masters win with RBC Heritage title, $3.6M prize

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Scottie Scheffler continued his rabid run of golf success by carding a 19-under 265 to win the 2024 RBC Heritage title Monday in Hilton Head Island, S.C. The world No. 1 has now won four of his last five events.

Kentucky Derby field has minor shakeup with first defection

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The defection of Deterministic opened the way for Grand Mo the First to take a spot in the May 4 Kentucky Derby.

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Bucks' Damian Lillard's 35 first-half points spark playoff win over Pacers

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Damian Lillard made 11 shots en route to 35 first-half points to lead the Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks to a dominant win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series.