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Cousins leaves Vikings for Atlanta Falcons

Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed Monday to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed with the Falcons, according to a person with knowledge of the terms, speaking on condition ...

Packers agree to deal with Jacobs, McKinney

The Green Bay Packers got off to a busy start in free agency, agreeing to deals with running back Josh Jacobs and safety Xavier McKinney, and releasing longtime running back Aaron Jones. Two people familiar with the deals said Monday that the Packers will sign Jacobs and McKinney at the start ...

Brewers’ Williams battling back soreness

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is set to appear in a game for the first time since tearing a patellar tendon during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The two-time All-Star is expected to be the first reliever after starter Tylor Megill, and the right-hander will have a 20-pitch limit when the ...

Local Scoreboard: Monday, March 11

Monday, March 11 Girls Varsity Basketball MHSAA Division 3 Regional 17 semifinals Harbor Springs 47 at West Iron 52 (In Escanaba)

Upcoming Contests: Tuesday, March 12

Tuesday, March 12 Boys Varsity Basketball MHSAA Division 2 state quarterfinal 5 Powers Catholic at Kingsford - 6 p.m. CST (In Gaylord) MHSAA Division 4 state quarterfinal 13 St. Ignace at Forest Park - 6 p.m. CST (In Gladstone)

In Brief: Chiefs, Jones finalize new deal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs finalized a five-year, $158.75 million contract with Chris Jones on Monday, keeping the All-Pro tackle in the middle of their defensive line as they chase a record-setting third consecutive Super Bowl title. Jones will make $95 million ...