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Here’s an exercise first attempted after Raiders quarterback Derek Carr signed the richest . . . contract . . . ever in June. Now that Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has done the same, it’s time to look at whose hand will be the next on the baseball bat as quarterbacks outdo each other, one at a [more]

Lions coach Jim Caldwell and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin expressed optimism last week at Ziggy Ansah‘s return for Week 1. General Manager repeated the same Tuesday. The team’s best pass-rusher remains on the physically unable to perform list, having missed all of training camp and the preseason. “I expect that Ziggy will be ready for [more]

Kyle Larson's paint scheme for the Southern 500 is unveiled.

The Steelers began the process of reducing their roster today, scratching three names off the 90-man. The team announced that rookie linebacker Keion Adams was placed on injured reserve. Their seventh-rounder from Western Michigan, Adams injured his shoulder early in camp and is expected to need surgery to repair the damage. They also released defensive end [more]

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Roma has completed the signing of forward Patrik Schick from Sampdoria in a club record deal adding up to around 42 million euros ($51 million).

Adrian Peterson has never shared the backfield, but then he’s never played at 32 years old. He’s also never previously joined a new team with a 1,000-yard running back already in the stable. Mark Ingram, who rushed for 1,043 yards and averaged 5.1 yards per carry last season, will retain his starting role. The Saints [more]

Despite a preseason that made some of us wonder whether Bears rookie quarterback Mitch Trubisky should be the starter, Mike Glennon is the No. 1 quarterback. Which means Thursday night may be the last time Trubisky plays for a while. Bears coach John Fox confirmed today that Trubisky will be the starter for Thursday night’s [more]

Second-eldest child Thorgan Hazard spent 2012-15 on Chelsea's books but never played for the Blues.

Another shot with a team he once scored 22 goals for.

Olshey has had more ups than downs in Portland

Amy Adams Strunk’s football team once called Houston home. She still calls it home. The Titans controlling owner pledged $1 million to J.J. Watt‘s relief fund. Strunk’s donation is in addition to the $25,000 the Titans Foundation donated to the Red Cross. “The flooding and devastation to the Houston area has been painful to watch,” [more]

The report that the Broncos are considering a trade of veteran safety T.J. Ward is accurate. But they’re not receiving calls about Ward; per a league source, the Broncos are making them. It’s a significant difference. It suggests that the Broncos want to move Ward, and that they are trying to create a market for [more]

The defending winner of the Southern 500 will be sponsored by Bass Pro Shops in Sunday's race at Darlington Raceway.

The Colts signed free agent running back De’Mard Llorens on Tuesday, waiving tight end Steven Wroblewski to make room. Llorens originally signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 16. They waived him May 30 and then re-signed him July 27. The Rams waived him again Aug. 23. He played in 44 [more]

The Panthers may still give quarterback Cam Newton a few snaps Thursday night in the preseason finale against the Steelers. But even if they do, they won’t be any closer to knowing how ready the former MVP is for the regular season until after that Sept. 10 game against the 49ers. “I think he’s still [more]

The NFL believes that Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict violated the rules in two different ways with a hit on Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman. Burfict and his head coach, Marvin Lewis, disagree. “It’s within the rules,” Burfict said Tuesday, via Jim Owczarski of the Cincinnati Enquirer. “You can hit the receiver in five yards, you just [more]

Motorcraft and Quick Lane Tire and Auto Centers will sponsor Paul Menard in 14 races next season.

Grading the Milwaukee Bucks' offseason

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford signed a fat contract extension on Monday that sets him up to make $151.5 million through the 2022 season. The deal sets a new high for quarterbacks and all NFL players, which will likely be temporary as other quarterbacks will move past Stafford when time comes for them to sign new [more]

Joe Prince-Wright continues his countdown of the top 25 moments in PL history to celebrate the 25th anniversary.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman returned to practice on Monday in one of the final steps he had to take before being cleared from the concussion protocol and no red flags that would have led to a longer stay were triggered once he got back on the field. Coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that Freeman [more]

After linebacker Anthony Hitchens injured his knee last weekend, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that the team wouldn’t change the plan for how to break Jaylon Smith into the lineup after he missed his entire rookie season. Jones’ father had a somewhat different answer to the question during an appearance on “Shan & [more]

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has a certain amount of natural disdain for the media. He’s now a member of it. Harbaugh, the former 49ers coach who is embarking on his third year with the Wolverines, is launching a new podcast. Attack Each Day: The Harbaugh’s Podcast debuts September 5. It will feature regular visits from [more]

Chase Elliott is one of three winless drivers trying to hold onto their playoff spots with two regular season races left.