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Packers sign veteran TE Jonnu Smith to one-year deal
Rob Demovsky | for ESPN GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers added some much-needed depth at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith on Thursday. His agency, Rosenhaus Sports, confirmed the deal on social media. Smith, 31, played last season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played in all 17 games but had just 38 catches for 222 yards and… Continue reading
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MLB proposes limiting free agent signings to a few weeks in December and then from February on
Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred attends the Little League Classic baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves in Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, August 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) RONALD BLUM | Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball proposed limiting free-agent signings to several weeks in December and then from early February… Continue reading
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Big 12 becomes latest conference to ban former NFL players while NFL reiterates its rules
STEPHEN HAWKINS | Associated Press The Big 12 Conference on Wednesday followed the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences in banning players who were on NFL rosters from returning to college. The decision by the Big 12 came a day after rulings by the SEC and Big Ten. Earlier Wednesday, the NFL made it clear that… Continue reading
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Players will be suspended 1 game if they accumulate 3 penalties in certain categories
CHARLES ODUM | Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — NFL players will face a one-game suspension this season if they accumulate three penalties in certain designated categories, the league and the players’ union announced Wednesday. The NFL and the NFLPA said in a statement that they have agreed to place a greater emphasis on five health… Continue reading
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NFL ends the Pro Bowl game, but players will still be honored as Pro Bowlers
Troy Vincent speaks during a news conference at an NFL football owners meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) ATLANTA (AP) — The Pro Bowl is no more, the NFL announced Wednesday, ending an exhibition of the league’s top players that was held in some form almost every year since 1951.… Continue reading
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Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins ‘planned on being in the big leagues by now.’ His bat is making a strong case.
The center fielder has reached base in 40 of 43 games since returning from injury, and Byron Buxton’s latest setback could create a path for the 21-year-old to get the call. Walker Jenkins on the basepaths Tuesday night, August 25, 2026, in St. Paul. (Photo/Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)Bobby Nightengale | The Minnesota Star Tribune Walker… Continue reading
