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‘Barcelona will be eliminated’ – Former German star predicts UCL quarter-final shock
Barcelona are gearing up for a high-stakes encounter against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The first leg is set to take place at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Saints should pursue former All-Pro WR, but they must act fast
Cooper Kupp is a type of receiver the Saints need, but if they want him they must act quickly. He's expected to make a free agency decision soon.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former Westover basketball coach George Stackhouse tabbed to lead Berean Baptist
After serving a season as assistant coach at Berean Baptist, a Fayetteville coaching giant is the Bulldogs' new head coach.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former USC cornerback Adoree' Jackson signs with Philadelphia Eagles
Jackson previously played for the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former reality TV star wins his first Iditarod: "It's a magical feeling"
Jessie Holmes won the longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska on Friday. It was his eighth time competing in the race.CBS News - 1d -
NFL free agency: Bills sign former 'fan favorite' Laviska Shenault
A player some previously liked for the Bills is now on their roster:Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Arizona Cardinals sign former Cowboys, Chargers WR Simi Fehoko
The Cardinals are adding a 6-foot-4, speedy receiver who played for the Chargers last season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former Raiders assistant GM joining Dolphins' front office, per report
The Dolphins added an experienced executive who values "building the team from inside out."Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Falcons sign former Chargers defensive lineman to two-year contract
The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran defensive lineman Morgan Fox to a two-year contract, NFL Network reportedYahoo Sports - 1d -
Seattle Seahawks sign former Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp
Cooper Kupp stays in the NFC West, signing with the Seattle SeahawksYahoo Sports - 1d -
Former Steelers RB Najee Harris explains why he signed with Chargers
Harris made the best out of an unexpected situationCBS Sports - 1d -
Former Horsemen coach Garcia gets emotional discussing players
ALBUQUERQUE — They were Gerard Garcia's kids before they were Dakota Montoya's, and talking about them had Garcia's voice quivering. Garcia is the varsity assistant for Albuquerque Bosque School ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former Eagles offensive guard Mekhi Becton signs deal with the Chargers
The Eagles had another key starter exit in free agency as Mekhi Becton has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former 5-time Pro Bowl wide receiver 'done' at 30
Cross one potential Washington Commanders' wide receiver target off the list.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Slick Watts, former Seattle SuperSonics legend, dies at age 73
The point guard, known for his off-kilter headbands, was a fan favorite in the community and a devoted proponent of Seattle basketball.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Former TPC Sawgrass resident Bud Cauley shines in return to The Players
Bud Cauley was 5 years old when he attended his first Players Championship and as a professional he’s played the PGA Tour’s flagship event four times.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Former Sonic and Seattle fixture Slick Watts passes away at 73
Donald “Slick” Watts, a fan favorite for the SuperSonics and later a beloved teacher and coach in Seattle, has died. Watts had been in poor health following a stroke in 2021. Watts was signed by ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Former Bears draft pick gets another shot at the NFL with Saints
Velus Jones Jr. did his best work with the Bears on special teams. He'll try his hand on punts and kickoffs with the Saints in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Intriguing former Bengals player cut, heads to free agency
Should the Bengals have an interest in a reunion?Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Former Panthers RB/WR expected to sign with division rival
Velus Jones Jr., who appeared in two games for the Panthers in 2024, is headed further down in the NFC South.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Chelsea player declares “it was good with Pochettino” in words on former boss
One Chelsea player has declared that he believes it was actually good at Chelsea under the management of Mauricio Pochettino.The new comes after Chelsea beat Copenhagen 1-0 on Thursday night to ...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Seahawks sign former Saints cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles
The Seahawks have added some depth to their secondary and a contributor on special teams.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Commanders bring back former No. 4 overall pick for 2025
The Washington Commanders are bringing back defensive end Clelin Ferrell for next season.Yahoo Sports - 52m -
Departing Illini make an impression on NFL scouts
Mar. 14—CHAMPAIGN — If you think this year's Illinois Pro Day was big (eight participants), just wait until next year. All the players who said "no" to NFL for now — Gabe Jacas, Luke Altmyer, J.C. ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency: Saints re-sign Chase Young to three-year, $51 million deal, per report
The former No. 2 overall pick just got paidCBS Sports - 5d -
Vikings trade Ed Ingram to Texans as Houston continues to shake up 2025 offensive line, per report
Ingram is a former second-round pick of the VikingsCBS Sports - 2d -
Brandin Echols departs New York Jets during 2025 NFL free agency
A former Jets draft pick departs the team:Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Brady Smigiel includes Michigan football in his newly-released top four
The Wolverines are in a good place for the former Florida State commit.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency: Cowboys bringing back pass rusher Dante Fowler, per report
Dallas poached the rival Commanders for a former playerCBS Sports - 1d -
Commentary: Documentary on Washington Post's former publisher reminds us there's one way forward for media
As publisher, Katharine Graham not only helped change the Washington Post from a small, local daily into a paper of international importance but also set the standard of media ownership.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
Former Cowboys WR Michael Gallup reportedly pursuing return to NFL after retiring in 2024
Gallup had a 1,000-yard season among six with the Cowboys, but tore his ACL in 2022 and wasn't the same player.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
UFC Hall of Fame 2025: Former welterweight champ Robbie Lawler added to 2025 class as part of modern wing
'Ruthless' had one of the longest careers in the sport's historyCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
Giants signing Paulson Adebo: New York strengthens secondary by adding former Saints CB
New York boosts a defense that only generated 15 takeaways in 2024 (fifth-fewest in NFL)CBS Sports - 5d -
Sam Darnold signing with Seahawks: Former Vikings QB agrees to three-year, $100.5 million contract, per report
Darnold finds a new NFL home out westCBS Sports - 5d -
Jets signing Justin Fields: Former Steelers QB getting two-year, $40M deal with $30M guaranteed, per report
Fields now plays for new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn after facing him in the NFC North with the Chicago BearsCBS Sports - 5d -
Vikings signing former Pro Bowl Colts C Ryan Kelly to reported 2-year deal
The Vikings are looking for an upgrade at center.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
2025 NFL free agency: Dolphins signing former first-round pick as Tua Tagovailoa insurance, per report
Wilson began his career in the AFC EastCBS Sports - 5d -
Saints reportedly signing former No. 2 overall pick Chase Young to $51M deal
Young has failed to live up to the expectations that made him the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. But the Saints like what they've seen enough to bet on his upside.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Saints reportedly signing former No. 2 draft pick Chase Young to $51M deal
Per NFL Network, New Orleans is re-signing Young to a three-year contract worth $51 million that could escalate to $57 million.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Daniel Jones rumors: Former Giants QB is deciding between these two teams in 2025 NFL free agency, per report
Both clubs could use quarterback helpCBS Sports - 4d