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Increased use of tight ends could have an impact on NFL draft

The move by NFL offenses in recent years to counter nickel defenses by using more and more tight ends at the same time could have a big impact on the way some teams approach this week's draft. The multiple tight end formations that teams like Seattle, the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago ...

FIFA to put more more World Cup tickets on sale

(AP) — FIFA is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive categories. Soccer's governing body announced Tuesday it will make more tickets available at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday for all 104 games in Categories 1, 2 and 3 plus the new "front ...

Defending champ Korir breaks Boston Marathon record

BOSTON (AP) — John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too. The defending champion rode a tailwind on Monday to the fastest finish in the race's ...

Steelers still waiting to hear from Aaron Rodgers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is still weighing whether he wants to play in 2026. The Pittsburgh Steelers are still willing to give him plenty of latitude to decide. Pittsburgh general manager Omar Khan said Monday the team remains in regular communication with the four-time MVP, who ...

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Bengals get Dexter Lawrence (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals acquired three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th pick in the upcoming NFL draft. The teams announced the deal Sunday after agreeing to it Saturday night pending a ...

Reddick’s last-lap move delivers 5th NASCAR win

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — None of the past four NASCAR Cup Series champions managed to win more than four races in their entire season. Puts into perspective the kind of roll Tyler Reddick is on right now. The driver for the 23XI Racing team co-owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan ...