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Jets make Gardner the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets are making Sauce Gardner the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. The Jets and Gardner agreed on a four-year, $120.4 million extension through the 2030 season, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on ...

World’s oldest marathon runner dies at 114 after being hit by a car

LONDON (AP) — Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world's oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114. Local media in India reported that Singh sustained severe head injuries in a hit-and-run accident on ...

Medals for Milan-Cortina Olympics represent ‘two halves coming together’

VENICE (AP) — The Milan-Cortina Olympics are the first games with two host cities in the name. So the medals for the upcoming Winter Games represent "two halves coming together." Organizers for the next Olympics and Paralympics unveiled the medals for the games at a ceremony alongside the ...

Raleigh first catcher, switch-hitter to win All-Star Home Run Derby

ATLANTA (AP) — Cal Raleigh approached the All-Star Home Run Derby like a day on the lawn. Dad was on the mound and baby brother was behind the plate. Only this time, there were tens of thousands looking on at Truist Park and a $1 million prize. "It goes all the way back to him coming home ...

Ohtani to hit leadoff for NL in tonight’s All-Star Game

ATLANTA (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will bat leadoff as the designated hitter for the National League in tonight's All-Star Game at Truist Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers star will be followed in the batting order by left fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Atlanta Braves. Arizona second ...