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Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the role.  Coventry is a five-time Olympian, winning seven medals (including two gold and four silver) during her swimming career, and is the most decorated Olympian from Africa. The IOC posted on social media: “Kirsty Coventry was elected as IOC President, over fellow presidential candidates HRH Prince […]

ESPN reports that the Minnesota Vikings are no longer interesting in pursuing discussions with free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers. NFL Media reported Wednesday that the Vikings are standing by 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy as their signal-caller for 2025. Per NFL Media: “The #Vikings have rejected multiple trade calls on J.J. McCarthy, telling other teams they’re moving forward with him as their quarterback, sources say. The team plans to […]

The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers continued their dominance of the Chicago Cubs with a 6-3 win on Wednesday of their two-game, season-opening series at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, giving the Dodgers the sweep. Reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani, 30, hit his first solo home run of the year before the sellout crowd, reaching base five times and scoring three runs; with Kiké Hernández hitting a […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham announced his retirement Tuesday after 15 seasons in the NFL. Graham said in a statement: “I gave it everything I had, I have no regrets. To Philadelphia, we didn’t start so tight as you know. You made me work for this and I appreciate you for that. Through the struggles, the injuries and moments, I had to prove myself again. You never let me […]

According to multiple reports, the Minnesota Vikings agreed on Tuesday to terms on a one-year contract with former Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah. The Vikings had announced Okudah’s visit with the club on Monday. Okudah, a former first-round cornerback and the Detroit Lions’ No. 3 overall pick from the 2020 draft, has been plagued with injuries throughout his NFL career.  The 26-year-old played in only 10 of a possible 33 games over […]

All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. has agreed to a record three-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Texans, making the three-year veteran the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history on an average annual value basis. Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday that the pact includes $89 million in guarantees; the average annual value surpasses the previous record for cornerbacks, which was set last week by Jaycee Horn, whose four-year, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will miss their season-opening 2-game series in Tokyo, Japan due to a lingering illness. The Dodgers will face the Chicago Cubs in the first two games of the 2025 MLB regular season Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Monday that the All-Star infielder has lost nearly 15 pounds and needs to rehydrate and gain strength before returning […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a deal with veteran free-agent running back Kareem Hunt, who signed a one-year contract worth up to $2.5 million. Hunt, an All-Pro as a rookie, totaled 7,230 yards from scrimmage and 64 touchdowns over the first 104 appearances of his NFL career. He totaled 2,984 yards from scrimmage and 25 touchdowns over his first two seasons with the Chiefs. After a video surfaced […]

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers, in exchange for a 2025 pick swap (Minnesota receives No. 187; San Francisco receives No. 160) and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that as part of the deal, Mason has agreed to a two-year Vikings contract with a maximum value of $12MM and includes $7MM guaranteed at signing. Mason, 25, emerged […]