Wizards, Capitals to stay in D.C. until at least 2050 after Virginia deal falls through
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Quick Glance: Talks Cease on Bringing Capitals and Wizards to Virginia
- Negotiations to lure the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards to Northern Virginia have officially ended, as the proposal to create a development district with a new arena for the teams will not move forward, as announced by the city of Alexandria on Wednesday.
- Virginia's House speaker also confirmed that Ted Leonsis, majority owner of the teams, is no longer considering relocating them from the District of Columbia.
- The city expressed disappointment in the outcome, emphasizing that they negotiated a framework for this opportunity in good faith and participated in the process in Richmond to preserve their integrity.
- Governor Youngkin and Leonsis announced in December at a public event that they had reached an understanding on the outlines of a plan calling for a new $2 billion development district with a new arena in Alexandria, just a few miles from where the teams currently play.
How do you top one Caitlin Clark? How about two?: When your name is Caitlin Clark, people are going to go there.
sports.yahoo.com/how-do-you-top-one-caitlin-clark-how-about-two-205315533.html
NFL rule changes: The good, the bad and the ugly: The NFL made a number of moves that will impact everything from how the game is played on the field ...
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Panthers land Jadeveon Clowney on 2-year, $20 million deal after resurgent year with Ravens
sports.yahoo.com/panthers-land-jadeveon-clowney-on-2-year-20-million-deal-after-resurgent-year-with-ravens-193847607.html
NCAA set to push states with legalized sports betting to ban prop bets for all college sporting events
sports.yahoo.com/ncaa-set-to-push-states-with-legalized-sports-betting-to-ban-prop-bets-for-all-college-sporting-events-141503923.html
Dave Roberts happy there's no longer a 'buffer' between Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers after Ippei Mizuhara firing
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Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal: Live Updates
- Major League Baseball has officially launched an investigation into the gambling allegations surrounding Mizuhara, Ohtani's former interpreter and friend.
- Ohtani is scheduled to address the media on Monday for the first time since the dismissal of his interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhara, in response to the escalating gambling scandal.
- The role of interpreters in MLB has evolved significantly, with Mizuhara not only being an interpreter but also a close confidant of Ohtani.
- MLB has initiated a formal investigation into the gambling allegations against Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter.
The NFL is going down a bad road with its Christmas games on a Wednesday: The NFL avoided games on Christmas and Wednesday for decades.
sports.yahoo.com/the-nfl-is-going-down-a-bad-road-with-its-christmas-games-on-a-wednesday-150603611.html
BIG3 founder Ice Cube reportedly offered a huge payday to Caitlin Clark to play in his 3v3 hoops league.
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Receives Lucrative Offer from Big3 Basketball League
- Talented player Caitlin Clark from Iowa has the opportunity to sign a $5 million contract with the Big3 3-on-3 basketball league after completing her NCAA Tournament journey with the Hawkeyes, as reported by TMZ Sports.
- Ice Cube, known as a rapper and actor and one of the founders of Big3, confirmed the offer this week.
- The aim of the offer is to boost Clark's income during the offseason, even though there would be some overlap in the schedules of the two basketball leagues. Ice Cube believes that female professional athletes are underpaid.
- Reportedly, Clark has already earned $3.1 million this season through NIL deals and impressed with a 32-point performance in Monday night's NCAA Tournament victory over West Virginia, which also signified her final home game of her career.
Ex-Jaguars employee who once hacked team's Jumbotron sentenced to 220 years in prison for child molestation
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Quick Glance: Convicted Sex Offender Receives Lengthy Prison Term
- A man sentenced to 220 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material and hacking the jumbotron at the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium after his dismissal due to being a registered sex offender.
- Samuel Arthur Thompson from St. Augustine received his sentence from a federal judge in Jacksonville. Convicted in November for various offenses, including producing and possessing sexual images of children, violating the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, sending unauthorized damaging commands to a protected computer, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
- Thompson, aged 53, was apprehended in early 2020 after repatriation from the Philippines to the U.S. He had fled to the Southeast Asian country six months earlier following an FBI search and computer seizure at his residence.
- The Jaguars enlisted Thompson as a contractor in 2013 for their video board network design and later for jumbotron operations on game days. Upon learning of his conviction as a sex offender, the team chose not to extend his contract.
Dodgers C Will Smith reportedly agrees to 10-year, $140 million extension: The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to have Will Smith behind the plate for a very long time.
sports.yahoo.com/dodgers-c-will-smith-reportedly-agrees-to-10-year-140-million-extension-182756724.html
Novak Djokovic abruptly splits with coach Goran Ivanisevic after six years, 12 Grand Slam titles
sports.yahoo.com/novak-djokovic-abruptly-splits-with-coach-goran-ivanisevic-after-six-years-12-grand-slam-titles-140235546.html
Duke commit Cooper Flagg named Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year
sports.yahoo.com/duke-commit-cooper-flagg-named-gatorade-national-boys-basketball-player-of-the-year-140007449.html
The Houston Rockets stay hot winning their 10th straight game behind Jalen Green’s MONSTER performance 🚀
Yankees reportedly acquire INF Jon Berti from Marlins after losing DJ LeMahieu to foot injury
sports.yahoo.com/yankees-reportedly-acquire-inf-jon-berti-from-marlins-after-losing-dj-lemahieu-to-foot-injury-174445176.html
Yahoo Sports football analyst Matt Harmon and Bleacher Report's Derrik Klassen discuss what the New England Patriots should do with the No. 3 pick.
Lakers erase 19-point, 4th-quarter deficit, outlast Bucks in 2OT stunner without LeBron James
sports.yahoo.com/lakers-erase-19-point-4th-quarter-deficit-outlast-bucks-2ot-stunner-without-lebron-james-024408196.html
Sources: College football oversight committee pushing to expand coaching role of all staff members
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The Niners already know they’ll be giving Brock Purdy the bag when he’s extension eligible in 2025 💰
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Quick Glance: 49ers’ Jed York Ready to Invest Big in Brock Purdy’s Contract
- San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York seems almost eager to pay quarterback Brock Purdy when he becomes eligible for a contract extension.
- York expressed readiness to generously compensate Purdy, who has the potential to be among the best in his position, after completing his first full season as a starter last month.
- He emphasized the importance of quarterbacks and the rising salaries in the NFL, especially concerning Purdy's extension, which will pose financial challenges for the team.
- Despite potential salary cap tensions in the future, the 49ers are enjoying a rare quarterback-drama-free offseason due to Purdy's success last season.
Ex-Lions CB Cameron Sutton, still wanted by police, was at team facility when arrest warrant went public
sports.yahoo.com/ex-lions-cb-cameron-sutton-still-wanted-by-police-was-at-team-facility-when-arrest-warrant-went-public-224645386.html
NFL Draft: Marvin Harrison Jr. is the best WR, and arguably best overall player, in this class. Don't overthink it
sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-marvin-harrison-jr-is-the-best-wr-and-arguably-best-overall-player-in-this-class-dont-overthink-it-130031327.html
Kentucky AD confirms that John Calipari will return as Wildcats' coach: Kentucky has lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament in two of the past three ...
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Yahoo Sports football analyst Matt Harmon and Bleacher Report's Derrik Klassen break down what makes quarterback Caleb Williams a spectacular prospect.
Yahoo Sports NBA writer Dan Devine and Jared Dubin from CBS Sports discuss how head coach Tom Thibodeau’s flexibility has been a big part of the Knicks’ ... Show more
Steelers reportedly signing all-time kickoff TD leader Cordarrelle Patterson after kickoff rule changes
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Yahoo Sports NBA writer Dan Devine and Jared Dubin from CBS Sports discuss the Orlando Magic's different brand of basketball.
Yahoo Sports NBA writer Dan Devine and Jared Dubin from CBS Sports discuss the positive impacts Amen Thompson and Jalen Green are having on the Houston Rockets.
Will Caitlin Clark or Paige Bueckers finally hoist the NCAA Tournament trophy? 🏆
More on Caitlin Clark & Paige Bueckers' title run 👇sports.yahoo.com/caitlin-clark-paige-bueckers-both-know-how-heavy-the-crown-can-be-will-one-of-them-finally-hoist-the-trophy-183606197.html
Quick Glance: Paige Bueckers Leads UConn to Sweet 16 with 32 Points
- Paige Bueckers delivered an outstanding performance with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 1 block as UConn defeated Syracuse.
- UConn extended its NCAA tournament-record streak to 30 consecutive Sweet 16 appearances.
- Bueckers is the first Division I player in the past 25 years with at least 60 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists in the first two games of the tournament.
- UConn will face Duke in the next round after overcoming Syracuse and aiming to redeem a bitter loss in the previous Sweet 16.
Yahoo Sports football analyst Matt Harmon is joined by Derrik Klassen to discuss who the Washington Commanders should select with the No ... Show more
Could COMMANDERS regret not drafting DRAKE MAYE over JAYDEN DANIELS or J.J. MCCARTHY? | Yahoo Sports
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Former Syracuse basketball player arrested, accused of being 'drug mule' for rapper Diddy
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Yahoo Sports’ Dan Wetzel and Ross Dellenger alongside Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated discuss whether or not expanding the NCAA basketball tournament is a good ... Show more
March Madness EXPANSION: If it ain't broke, don't fix it | Yahoo Sports: Yahoo Sports’ Dan Wetzel and Ross Dellenger alongside Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated ...
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2024 NFL Draft: Which story will key teams tell, for both fantasy and reality?: Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon breaks down how key NFL teams will shape the ...
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Adam Silver, NBA dealing with serious consequences from fast-changing landscape: Give the commissioner credit for being pliable and instituting new things ...
sports.yahoo.com/adam-silver-nba-dealing-with-serious-consequences-from-fast-changing-landscape-223331355.html
Report: L'Jarius Sneed, Titans agree to 4-year deal with $55M guaranteed after trade from Chiefs
sports.yahoo.com/report-ljarius-sneed-titans-agree-to-4-year-deal-with-55m-guaranteed-after-trade-from-chiefs-151914573.html
How the Mariners assembled and developed the most fearsome rotation in baseball: 'It’s unbelievable what those guys can do'
sports.yahoo.com/how-the-mariners-assembled-and-developed-the-most-fearsome-rotation-in-baseball-its-unbelievable-what-those-guys-can-do-174240554.html
Amazon gets NFL wild card game in 2025; Peacock to broadcast Eagles' Week 1 game from Brazil
sports.yahoo.com/amazon-gets-nfl-wild-card-game-in-2025-peacock-to-broadcast-eagles-week-1-game-from-brazil-181253222.html
Report: NBA investigating Raptors' Jontay Porter over several betting irregularities
sports.yahoo.com/report-nba-investigating-raptors-jontay-porter-over-several-betting-irregularities-230049599.html
Quick Glance: NBA Investigates Raptors' Jontay Porter for Betting Issues
- Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is being investigated by the NBA for multiple instances of betting irregularities.
- Issues arose regarding bets on Porter during games on Jan. 26 and March 20, prompting the NBA to look into the matter.
- DraftKings Sportsbook highlighted the success of bets against Porter's 3-pointers, indicating unusual betting interest.
- Porter played in various games affected by the betting issues, with NBA rules strictly prohibiting players from any wagers on NBA events.
Why is NFL banning hip-drop tackle, and what does that even mean? Breaking down latest controversial rule change
sports.yahoo.com/why-is-nfl-banning-hip-drop-tackle-and-what-does-that-even-mean-breaking-down-latest-controversial-rule-change-215134053.html
Quick Glance: NFL Bans Hip-Drop Tackle: Competition Committee Unanimous on Rule Change
- NFL owners voted unanimously to ban the swivel hip-drop tackle during league meetings.
- A 15-yard penalty and automatic first down for the offense is now the consequence.
- The NFL Players' Association opposed the proposal, leading to backlash on social media.
- Two other rule changes were officially approved, including teams now receiving a third challenge after one successful challenge.
NFL Draft: Odds for Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy going 2nd overall have a curious shift
sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-odds-for-michigan-qb-jj-mccarthy-going-2nd-overall-have-a-curious-shift-150304289.html
George Kittle wore his wife Claire’s jersey to the @iowawbb NCAA tourney game 3️⃣ (via @gkittle, @theiowahawkeyes, @clairekittle)
Hall of Fame Game for 2024 is set, will be Bears vs. Texans: The Bears will have a huge presence in Canton on Hall of Fame weekend.
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