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New Jersey Devils fire Lindy Ruff, promote Travis Green

The New Jersey Devils, struggling to contend in a clogged Eastern Conference a season after winning a playoff round last season, fired coach Lindy Ruff Monday, the team announced. Travis Green, an assistant for Ruff and the former coach of the Vancouver Canucks, was named the club’s interim coach. The announcement was made by Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald, a …

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Report: Patriots plan to pursue Tyron Smith in free agency

With veteran left tackle Tyron Smith preparing to leave Dallas in free agency, New England is a potential next stop. The Patriots are expected to pursue Smith when free agency opens next week, according to MassLive.com. New England needs a left tackle. Trent Brown’s contract voided and he will almost certainly go elsewhere this offseason, after a season in which …

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What Mike Evans’ new deal with Bucs means for Calvin Ridley, Jaguars

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Wide receiver Calvin Ridley was already in line to receive a massive contract this offseason, whether it came from returning to the Jaguars or signing elsewhere as a free agent. But now, he’s at the top of the market.  Star receiver Mike Evans agreed to terms on a two-year, $52 million extension Monday with the …

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Russell Wilson’s best team fits now that Broncos are moving on

The Denver Broncos are officially moving on from Russell Wilson. Head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton announced on Monday that they intend to release Wilson at the start of the new league year on March 13. Parting with Wilson will result in an $85 million cap hit that could be split across two seasons depending on how …

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Vikings release RB Alexander Mattison despite ground game still in need of a boost

The Minnesota Vikings released running back Alexander Mattison on Monday, with the club continuing to seek solutions to a lagging rushing attack. Mattison was coming off an unremarkable first season as the primary ball carrier and lost the starting job to Ty Chandler for the last four games. Mattison rushed for a career-high 700 yards and had three receiving touchdowns, …

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Evgeny Kuznetsov to report to Washington Capitals’ AHL club

Longtime Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to report to the Hershey Bears after clearing waivers, the American Hockey League-leading team said Monday. The Bears confirmed Kuznetsov is expected to take part in their practice Tuesday. Not yet cleared to play while receiving care under the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, the 31-year-old Russian will not speak to reporters until …

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Broncos to release Russell Wilson

The Broncos are officially moving on from Russell Wilson. Denver announced on Monday that the team has informed Wilson that he will be released after the start of the new league year on March 13. “We spoke with Russell Wilson today to inform him of his release after the start of the league year,” Broncos head coach Sean Payton and …

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