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TE Rudolph released by Vikings after 10 seasons
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, the team's second-round pick in 2011, was released Tuesday in a move that will save them $5.1 million against the salary cap in 2021.
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MLB delays Triple-A season at least one month
While Triple-A, the highest level of minor league baseball, was scheduled to begin April 6, games will be pushed back to around the same time that Double-A and Class A are expected to open -- the first week of May, an MLB official confirmed Tuesday.
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Watt's covert T-shirt plan to keep his free-agent destination secret
Watt announced he was heading to the Cardinals via social media, but needed help to keep it under wraps.
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Watt: All signs kept pointing toward Cardinals
J.J. Watt said Tuesday that all signs kept pointing back to the Cardinals during his recruitment process and he believes in quarterback Kyler Murray.
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QB Lawrence: Rehab going better than expected
Trevor Lawrence told ESPN's Stephania Bell that he's doing great as he continues to recover from left shoulder surgery in California. His current rehab plan is to remain in a brace through mid-March and to begin throwing in about six to eight weeks.
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As song debate rages, Texas responds to critics
While a committee finalizes a report on the future of Texas' position on its much-debated school song, university president Jay Hartzell responded on Tuesday to critics "who target our students with hateful views."
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Sources: AAA season delayed at least 1 month
While Triple-A, the highest level of minor league baseball, was scheduled to begin April 6, games will be pushed back to around the same time that Double-A, high-A and low-A are expected to start -- the first week of May, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
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Source: David Johnson reworks deal with Texans
David Johnson will remain with the Texans for the 2021 season after agreeing to restructure his contract, a source told ESPN.
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Van Noy 'surprised' as Dolphins plan to cut him
Kyle Van Noy said Tuesday he was "surprised and disappointed" after being informed by the Dolphins that they plan to cut him after just one season with the team.
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Women's Champions League: USWNT stars in action, Lyon again the team to beat
Lyon have won five consecutive Women's Champions Leagues and just added USWNT starlet Catarina Macario. Are they on course for their sixth straight?
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Report: Indians knew about Callaway complaints
Despite public statements to the contrary, the Indians were made aware of complaints about Mickey Callaway's behavior while he was with the team as their pitching coach, according to The Athletic.
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UCLA to kick off 'more normal' Pac-12 schedule
UCLA will be the first Pac-12 team in action next fall in what the conference hopes is a more normal slate of games.
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Lawyer wants 'serious' charges against Britt Reid
A lawyer for the family of a 5-year-old girl critically injured in a crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid is seeking the "most serious charges and the most serious sentence that Britt could ever receive."
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Jackets GM gives Tortorella vote of confidence
Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was given a vote of confidence by general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Tuesday.
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Draft's 'different flavors' of QBs intrigue Lions GM
Lions general manager Brad Holmes said Tuesday that he likes what he sees from the quarterbacks in the 2021 draft class.
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Free-agency breakdown: Comings, goings and ideal fits for all 32 NFL teams
Who is under contract, who could hit the market and who might be a good free-agent fit for each team? ESPN's NFL reporters break it down.
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Yankees or Rays? How good are the Red Sox and Blue Jays?
After an eventful offseason changed the landscape of the division, we debate how the teams vying to take Tampa Bay's crown measure up.
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Predictions for all 31 women's college basketball conference tournaments
Thirty-one automatic berths are up for grabs during Championship Week. Which teams will win their conference tournaments and NCAA auto bid?
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Where has it gone wrong for Pulisic at Chelsea?
The U.S. star has struggled to get consistent minutes for Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel, inviting questions about his future at the club. What does it mean?
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Who is your club's top U19 prospect to break out in 2021?
With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting finances, Europe's top clubs are looking to youth rather than to transfers.
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