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Inside the Vikings' creative plan that saved J.J. McCarthy's lost rookie season

A knee injury kept the No. 10 pick off the field, but McCarthy spent the season preparing in unique ways to be the 2025 starter.
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Attorney: Lawsuit alleging rape by Sharpe settled

A lawyer says NFL Hall of Fame member Shannon Sharpe has resolved a lawsuit that accused him of sexually assaulting a woman during their relationship.
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Ex-NFLPA boss' strip club expenses face scrutiny

Former NFL Players Association leader Lloyd Howell Jr. resigned after an outside investigator hired by the union received documents this week showing he charged the union for two visits to strip clubs.
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Diamond-laden Eagles SB ring has pop-out wings

The Eagles' Super Bowl LIX rings feature a hidden button that, when pressed, extends the wings on either side, revealing coach Nick Sirianni's saying, "You can't be great without the greatness of others."
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Source: Miller gets $6.1M in Commanders deal

Von Miller, who agreed to a deal with the Commanders this week, will earn $6.1 million and can make up to $10.5 million through incentives, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Saints 2nd-rounder Shough gets guaranteed deal

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, selected 40th overall, becomes the latest second-rounder to be given a fully guaranteed rookie contract.
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Lions' Onwuzurike to miss entire 2025 season

Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike will miss the entire 2025 season because of an ACL injury.
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Still unsigned, Bengals DE Stewart doesn't report

Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart is the lone first-round pick in this year's draft class who has not signed his rookie deal.
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Pawn shop owner admits to fencing Burrow items

A New York City pawn shop owner has pleaded guilty to buying and selling luxury items stolen by a national burglary crew whose victims included Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District.
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Five overreactions before 2025 NFL season: Commanders win NFC East? Chiefs lose AFC West?

Is the Bucs QB destined for a massive new contract? Will the Commanders own the NFC East? We're judging offseason overreactions.
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AFC North: Ravens to three-peat? Rodgers to snap Tomlin's playoff skid?

The division is loaded with intrigue and talent, from Lamar Jackson to Joe Burrow and, now, Aaron Rodgers.
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Ranking the NFL's best players at every position: Execs pick the top 10 at QB, WR, CB

Once again, we asked execs, coaches and scouts to name their top 10 at each position in the NFL.
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'We should lead [the NFL] in interceptions': Texans secondary hungry for more

Houston's fourth-year cornerback believes the secondary will lead the NFL in interceptions by at least 10.
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Cowboys storylines: Tyler Smith's contract, Luke Schoonmaker's role

Here are things to consider as the Cowboys ready to open camp, and Micah Parsons' contract is not one of them.
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What to expect in Mike Vrabel's first Patriots training camp

Former NFL center Ben Jones gives a glimpse of how Vrabel conducts training camp.
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Grading 30-plus NBA deals, including the Lakers adding Marcus Smart

Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including the Lakers acquiring a former Defensive Player of the Year.
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Pelicans' Queen has surgery, out at least 3 months

Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is likely to miss at least the start of training camp after having surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist.
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Valanciunas 'excited' to be a Nugget, exec says

Nuggets officials confirmed Friday that they expect Jonas Valanciunas to be with the team when the season starts amid speculation he may join Greek EuroLeague club team Panathinaikos.
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Docs: Bettor placed 30 wagers on Rozier unders

A professional bettor placed 30 wagers in 46 minutes, all involving Terry Rozier in a 2023 NBA game, according to documents obtained by ESPN that reveal new details about the suspicious betting under scrutiny by federal investigators.
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With Beal in fold, Clips turn sights toward CP3

After finally landing Bradley Beal, Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank confirmed Saturday that the team is "strongly considering" a potential reunion with Chris Paul.
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Sources: Lillard reaches deal to return to Blazers

Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Trail Blazers, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
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Sources: Smart agrees to buyout, to join Lakers

Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Wizards and plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers after clearing waivers, sources told ESPN.
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Why the Suns and Bradley Beal finally came to terms

Throughout the February trade deadline to the draft to free agency, one element of the Suns' roster-building failure has loomed for the Suns: how to end their marriage to the three-time All-Star.
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Fantasy Baseball Forecaster for Week 17: July 21-27

Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster, which features pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.
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The 10 MLB trends that ruled the first half -- and whether they'll continue

From AL East chaos to emerging young sluggers, we break down the main themes and what to expect next.
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