Pacific Millions Years

Iguanas likely crossed the Pacific millions of years ago on a record-setting rafting trip

Iguanas may have pulled off a 5000 mile voyage on a raft of floating vegetation to get to Fiji

ABC News - 22h

Vegas Golden Knights sign goalie Adin Hill to a 6-year, $37.5 million contract extension

This season at age 28, Adin Hill has played in a career high 53 games and has a 2.53 goals-against average and .906 save percentage to help Vegas vault to the top of the Pacific Division.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Iguanas probably floated to Fiji millions of years ago on record-breaking raft journey, scientists say

Lizards may have snacked on their raft of uprooted trees and plants on their months-long journey across the Pacific. Researchers have long wondered how iguanas got to Fiji. Most modern-day iguanas ...

The Guardian - 13h

North American iguanas rafted 5,000 miles to colonize Fiji: Study

A subset of North American iguanas likely landed on an isolated group of South Pacific islands about 34 million years ago — having rafted some 5,000 miles from the West Coast of the faraway ...

The Hill - 22h

Raiders reach 2-year, $16 million deal with Jeremy Chinn: Report

The Raiders reached a two-year, $16 million deal with safety Jeremy Chinn on Monday, according to the NFL Network.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Bears in agreement with DL Grady Jarrett on 3-year, $43.5 million deal

Shortly after he was released by the Atlanta Falcons, defensive lineman Grady Jarrett struck a three-year, $43.5 million deal with the Chicago Bears, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Texans land pass-rusher Darrell Taylor on 1-year, $5.25 million deal: Report

Darrell Taylor is headed to Houston on a one-year, $5.25 million deal, according to the NFL Network.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Tee Higgins, Bengals reach agreement on four-year, $115 million extension, per reports

The Cincinnati Bengals and wide receiver Tee Higgins agreed to terms on a 4-year, $115 million extension, reports say.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Report: DT Khyiris Tonga heading to Patriots on 1-year, $2.7 million deal

The 28-year-old defensive tackle is reportedly signing a one-year, $2.7 million deal with the New England Patriots, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Colts signing Charvarius Ward to three-year deal worth up to $60 million, per report

Ward will reportedly receive $35 million guaranteed, including $20 million as a signing bonus

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

Titans pick up LB Cody Barton with 3-year, $21 million deal: Report

The Tennessee Titans are strengthening their defensive line, signing linebacker Cody Barton to a three-year, $21 million deal, per NFL Network.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Browns, Myles Garrett agree to record four-year contract extension, deal averages $40 million per year

Garrett's reported $122.8 million guaranteed is also the most ever for non-QB in league history

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

Shohei Ohtani merchandise is prompting long lines -- even in the rain -- in Tokyo

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest — and the dollars that come with it — from fans across the Pacific

ABC News - 1d

380-million-year-old fossils dumped in landfill after college didn't pay UPS bill, suit says

A professor sued a New Jersey university claiming the school's negligence led 380-million-year-old fossils to end up in a landfill in Nashville, Tennessee, last year.

NBC News - 21h

2025 NFL free agency: Patriots signing Carlton Davis to a three-year, $60 million deal

Davis' deal includes $34.5 million guaranteed, per report

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

Tariffs have raised the probability of a U.S. recession to around 35%: Pimco

There is a "maybe 35% probability" that the U.S. will enter a recession this year, says Alec Kersman, managing director and head of Asia-Pacific at Pimco.

CNBC - 6d

Intel's new CEO receives $66 million in options and stock grants on top of $1 million salary

Lip-Bu Tan, who was named CEO of Intel this week, will receive $1 million in salary and about $66 million in stocks and grants vesting over the coming years.

CNBC - 3d

Malcolm Koonce returning to Las Vegas on 1-year, $12 million deal: Report

The Las Vegas Raiders struck a one-year, $12 million deal with defensive end Malcolm Koonce to keep him around next season, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Packers, OL Aaron Banks agree to 4-year, $77 million deal: Report

Jordan Love is getting another solid guard this fall. The Packers struck a four-year, $77 million deal to land 49ers offensive lineman Aaron Banks, according to the NFL Network.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Chargers agree to 2-year, $13 million deal with cornerback Donte Jackson: Report

The Chargers reached a two-year, $13 million deal with free agent cornerback Donte Jackson on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jackson had 38 total tackles and a career-high five ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Cooper Kupp agrees to terms with his home state Seahawks on 3-year, $45 million deal, AP source says

Cooper Kupp and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed on a three-year, $45 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. Kupp, the Super Bowl 56 MVP, was released by ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Shohei Ohtani merchandise is prompting long lines -- even in the rain -- in Tokyo

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest — and the dollars that come with it — from fans across the Pacific. MLB calls the setup ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Sources: Ravens adding Hopkins on 1-year deal

DeAndre Hopkins has reached a one-year, $5 million deal that could be worth as much as $6 million with the Ravens, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 6d

$1.5 million is the 'magic number' for retirement savings—here's how long it lasts in every U.S. state

In Hawaii, $1.5 million in savings may not last through retirement, but in West Virginia, it could stretch for 54 years.

CNBC - 3d

Peruvian fisherman lost for 95 days in Pacific Ocean returns home

Maximo Napa, a Peruvian fisherman who spent 95 days lost in the Pacific Ocean, eating roaches, birds and sea turtles to survive, is returning home to his family.

NBC News - 1d

Bears to sign DE Dayo Odeyingbo to 3-year deal

Odeyingbo's deal is worth $48 million, with $32 million guaranteed.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Source: Kupp to join Seahawks on 3-year deal

Cooper Kupp has reached an agreement with the Seahawks, with a source saying the wide receiver is getting a three-year, $45 million contract.

ESPN - 3d

CB Jourdan Lewis, Jaguars agree on 3-year, $30M deal

Lewis will reportedly be the NFL's highest-paid nickel defensive back, with a deal for three years and $30 million with $20 million guaranteed, as well as $12.5 million this coming season.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Titans reportedly sign LT Dan Moore to 4-year, $82M deal

Moore and the Tennessee Titans reportedly agreed to a four-year, $82 million deal with $50 million guaranteed and $30 million this upcoming season, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11