Month: March 2020

7:17 PM ET Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has suspended its season until May as part of the CDC’s recommendation to postpone gatherings for the next eight weeks because of the COVID-19 pandemic The decision came after at least two Monday conference calls between the sanctioning body and its team owners. It affects seven
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7:14 PM ET METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson made a personal donation of $1 million to create the Gayle Benson Community Assistance Fund in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the teams announced Monday. Benson will also establish an Arena Assistance Fund for those impacted by the postponement of
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7:25 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens and former Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Michael Brockers on Monday reached a three-year, $30 million deal that includes $21 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Ravens continue to put an emphasis on the defensive line early in free agency. Baltimore adds
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6:58 PM ET Former Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry has agreed with the New York Giants on a three-year, $45 million contract with $32 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bradberry, who turns 27 in August, was selected in the second round of the 2016 draft to replace Pro Bowler Josh Norman, who
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7:04 PM ET The Miami Dolphins and Byron Jones have agreed to terms on a deal that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, a source confirmed to ESPN on Monday. A source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Jones will make $40 million over the first two years of the contract. NFL Network first
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6:52 PM ET The Atlanta Falcons are releasing veteran cornerback Desmond Trufant, according to multiple reports. The move saves the Falcons $4.95 million against the salary cap. Trufant had three years and $35.25 million left on his contract. The Falcons were looking for salary-cap relief as they attempt to target an impact pass-rusher in free
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6:17 PM ET The Denver Broncos have reached an agreement with former Lions offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on a four-year, $44 million contract, including $26 million guaranteed, his agents at SportsStars NYC told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Glasgow, who turns 28 in July, established himself as a consistent starter in the middle of Detroit’s offensive line
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1:54 PM ET The UFC is scheduled to hold an event this Saturday, but the venue and the main event aren’t known, as the coronavirus pandemic has shut down most sporting events throughout the world. What is known is that Las Vegas, the world capital of fighting, is off limits, with the state of Nevada
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