Falcons owner Arthur Blank issues vote of confidence in staff, roster after seventh straight losing season
The Falcons were closer to the .500 mark last year than in any other season during the extended playoff drought
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Vikings extend Josh Metellus: Minnesota gives versatile safety three-year, $36 million contract extension
The Vikings will keep their versatile defensive back in Minnesota for the foreseeable future
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Arsenal’s friendly vs. Milan shows why Viktor Gyokeres could be the Gunners’ missing piece
The Gunners have needed a clear-cut striker for a while now, and Wednesday’s win over Milan was just the latest example as to why
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The NBA’s offseason flurry is winding down, but key restricted free agent and superstar extension decisions are still looming.
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NBA execs debate the rookie class: Flagg runaway ROY? Biggest steal?
ESPN’s Jeremy Woo polled executives and scouts on the incoming rookie class.
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Venezuelan baseball teens denied visas into U.S.
A Venezuelan baseball team has been denied visas into the United States and will miss the Senior Baseball World Series for players 13-16.
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Kayla Thornton out for the season with knee injury
Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton will be out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, the team announced Friday. She sustained the injury in practice earlier this week and underwent surgery Friday. The team said the procedure was successful. It’s a tough loss for Golden State. Thornton is the Valkyries’ leading…
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Raiders’ Jamal Adams to switch positions as coach Pete Carroll cites ‘aggressiveness, toughness’ in decision
Adams making the move to linebacker after spending most of his career at safety
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Astros place left-hander Brandon Walter on injured list with elbow inflammation
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros placed left-handed starter Brandon Walter on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with left elbow inflammation. Walter becomes the 18th Houston player currently on the team’s IL. In a corresponding move, right-handed reliever Nick Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land. Walter is 1-3 with a 3.35 ERA…
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Steelers training camp on Friday cut short by approaching storm
Friday’s training camp was fun while it lasted — until an approaching storm in Latrobe forced the Steelers to leave the practice field early. After an exciting day of team activity, including an offensive victory in the iconic seven-shots drill, fans were cleared from the bleachers and the Steelers headed to the gym at Saint…