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Wild forward Ryan Hartman suspended 3 games for stick toss

Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman was suspended for three games for throwing his stick toward officials after Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss to the visiting Vegas Golden Knights. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety revealed the ruling Monday after a phone hearing with Hartman to discuss his unsportsmanlike conduct. Hartman, 29, apparently was upset that Vegas defenseman Noah Hanifin was not …

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Former NFL player Vontae Davis found dead in Florida home

Former NFL player Vontae Davis found dead in Florida home originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Former Miami Dolphin and NFL star Vontae Davis was found dead inside a Southwest Ranches mansion on Monday, authorities said. Davie Police, which handles calls in Southwest Ranches, confirmed the body of the 35-year-old former NFL star was found in a home in …

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Jerry Rice reveals the toughest matchup of his Hall of Fame career

Jerry Rice didn’t have to think too hard when asked about which defensive back presented the toughest matchup for him during his Hall of Fame career. “Deion Sanders,” Rice said promptly after Keyshawn Johnson posed the question on his podcast “All Facts No Brakes.” “The battles that we had back in the day, even when he was with Atlanta and …

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Falcons cut WR Jared Bernhardt from reserve/retired

The Falcons cut receiver Jared Bernhardt from reserve/retired on Monday. They previously had placed him on the list May 22. Bernhardt, a former lacrosse player, made the team after a strong preseason. He caught five passes for 102 yards, including a game-winning touchdown against the Lions. He played nine snaps in two regular-season games but had no stats. The Falcons …

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Vontae Davis: Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback dies aged 35

Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae Davis has died aged 35. Davis, who played for Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills, was found dead at his grandmother’s house in Southwest Ranches, Florida. The police report confirmed no foul play was involved and the investigation was still open. Davis, who played in back-to-back Pro Bowls in 2014 and 2015, retired mid-match …

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Devin McCourty reveals how he wants Patriots to approach 2024 NFL Draft

Devin McCourty reveals how he wants Patriots to approach 2024 NFL Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots used their first-, second- and third-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft on defensive players. Former Patriots safety and three-time Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty hopes the franchise takes the opposite approach to the 2024 NFL Draft later …

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Report: Seahawks have shown interest in Laken Tomlinson, Cody Whitehair

Still needing some help along the offensive line, the Seahawks are potentially looking at a pair of veteran guards. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Seattle has shown interest in Laken Tomlinson and has discussed bringing in Cody Whitehair for a free-agent visit. Tomlinson, 32, spent the last two seasons with the Jets playing every offensive snap for the franchise. The …

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Haason Reddick on contract: Whatever happens, I’m gonna be happy

Haason Reddick officially joined the Jets when the trade they made with the Eagles was processed and the veteran edge rusher met the media in a press conference after the deal was announced. Reddick was given permission to seek a trade by the Eagles after they rebuffed his push for a new contract and Reddick said on Monday that “hard …

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Raiders re-sign OG Jordan Meredith

The Raiders re-signed offensive guard Jordan Meredith, the team announced Monday. Meredith, 26, played all 17 games last season with one start. He saw action on 92 offensive snaps and 65 on special teams. He originally signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2021, but the team cut him out of the preseason. Meredith signed with the …

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Eagles extend Reed Blankenship’s contract through 2025

Eagles extend Reed Blankenship’s contract through 2025 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles added a year to safety Reed Blankenship’s contract on Monday, extending his deal through 2025. No terms were immediately available. The Eagles announced the move through their social media accounts. Blankenship was eligible for a contract extension after just two years because he entered the …

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