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ESPN is acquiring NFL Network, rights for RedZone

ver since the NFL announced it was looking to sell NFL Network and other media assets, ESPN had been seen as one of the favorites to make a deal. Nearly five years later, a framework is finally in place. The NFL announced Tuesday night that it has entered into a nonbinding agreement with ...

Aaron Rodgers open to playing in Steelers’ preseason opener

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers believes the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense is starting to figure things out. The veteran quarterback says he's even open to showcasing how far it's come in Saturday's preseason opener against Jacksonville ... if coach Mike Tomlin asks. "It's an ...

Millions in cash changed hands in MLB trade deadline deals

Baltimore will be sending nearly $8.5 million to four teams as part of five deals made ahead of the trade deadline. The Orioles will give San Diego $3,324,300 along with All-Star first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramón Laureano, who were dealt last week for right-handers Tyson ...

NFL bans smelling salts, saying product can mask concussion symptoms

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The NFL is banning the use of "smelling salts" during games, saying the products aren't proven to be safe and also could mask signs of a concussion. The league sent a memo to teams on Tuesday explaining the decision to ban smelling salts and any other ammonia ...

Surprise! Parity emerges in the race for baseball’s best record

The 2025 regular season was supposed to be about Dodger dominance. Instead, the race for baseball's best record has turned into a free for all. If there were any concerns about a Los Angeles behemoth running roughshod over the sport, that hasn't materialized so far. In fact, eight different ...

Brewers’ successful event could result in more alumni home-run derbies

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Maybe the Home Run Derby doesn't have to be limited to All-Star weekend. The Milwaukee Brewers had Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and several other former players competing in an alumni home run derby that followed a game with the Miami Marlins last month. The promotion helped ...