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Kittle’s extension with 49ers makes him the highest-paid tight end ever

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers that will make him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. Kittle announced the deal on the “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast on Tuesday, saying the extension was worth ...

Journalism, Sovereignty listed as Kentucky Derby favorites

The first Saturday in May means it’s time for the 151st Kentucky Derby, America’s longest continuously held sporting event. Twenty horses stampeding 1 1/4 miles around Churchill Downs isn’t just a race. It’s 150,000 fans jammed under the Twin Spires for a fashion show mixed with an ...

Clark, Reese’s return to college for WNBA preseason games to be televised

NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's return to college for WNBA preseason games will be two of a record four exhibition games shown on national TV. Clark will head back to Iowa for an exhibition between her Indiana Fever and the Brazilian national team on Sunday, a game airing ...

Draft attendance totals 600,000 — far above forecast

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Bringing the NFL draft to the league's smallest market was supposed to mean a smaller crowd. Green Bay Packers fans had other ideas. Packers president/CEO Mark Murphy said last week the forecast was for a total attendance of 250,000 for all three days. NFL officials ...