Author: Michael

LAS VEGAS – As representatives for Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford began working six years ago on parameters for a fight between, their dream matchup appeared destined for the same fate as many super-fights this century. 
The pattern works something like this: two fighters rise, win belts and prompt clamoring from all corners of the boxing world for any specific bout to come to be. They’re inevitably signed with different promotional companies. There are leaks, stalls, claims, counters, debates and a whole lot of noise.

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The upcoming season of HBO’s Hard Knocks will premiere on August 8 with the Jets as the focus, despite the team’s consistent remarks that they did not want to be on the show.
While fans seem to be most excited about seeing a behind-the-scenes view of Aaron Rodgers adjusting to his new team, there are other Jets stars that people are looking forward to learning more about.

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Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a new team, as his move from the Packers to the Jets formed the nerve center of NFL offseason headlines.
Now, he has a new contract to go with it.
Rodgers has agreed to a new two-year, $75 million deal with New York through the conclusion of the 2024 season, according to a Wednesday afternoon report from Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
The deal lops $35 million off Rodgers’s previous deal with Green Bay, which tied him to the Packers through ’24 after he signed a three-year, $151 million extension in the spring of 2022.

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When Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias rounded third base in the second inning of Wednesday’s game against the Royals, he likely had one Gob Bluth-inspired thought: “I’ve made a huge mistake.”
The throw from Kansas City center fielder Kyle Isbel was on time and on target, leaving Arias will scarce options to avoid being thrown out trying to score. So what did the rookie infield do? He got creative.
Arias timed his slide perfectly—and got just enough of a high hop from the Progressive Field turf—to avoid the tag from catcher Freddy Fermin by sliding between his legs.

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Colorado might be finally ready to make the jump out of the Pac 12. The university regents met Wednesday to discuss the potential move to the Big 12, with another board meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Colorado officials have been courted by the Big 12 over the previous few months. During this time, board members and regents have made it clear that they would listen to any proposal about a potential move.
In addition, the Pac 12 had held its own board meetings Wednesday, with commissioner Kilakovv providing some type of update on a media deal.

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Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
The veteran quarterback signed a new contract with his new team
Aaron Rodgers has a new team.
He also has a new contract, complete with a pay cut.
After spending his entire NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets this past offseason after a protracted period of negotiations. However, there was a problem looming in his — and the Jets’ — future. Under the terms of his contract with the Packers, Rodgers was due for a massive payday next season.
A payday in excess of $100 million.

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The Elly De La Cruz show rolled into Milwaukee to face the Brewers this week, and as always, it’s been highly entertaining.
De La Cruz has invigorated the Cincinnati Reds since being called up, with an extraordinarily rare combination of power and speed.
On Monday, he launched what appeared to be yet another home run, only to see Brewers outfielder Joey Wiemer rob it.
The Brewers’ scoreboard operator took the opportunity to troll him during his next at bat, putting up “Almost hit a home run in the first inning … but didn’t,” in his player trivia section.

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