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Chiefs sign Tucker due to Butker's struggles

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs signed Justin Tucker to their practice squad on Wednesday, giving the five-time All-Pro kicker a second chance in the NFL after serving a 10-game suspension last year for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Tucker spent 13 seasons with the Ravens, earning a reputation as one of the league’s best kickers, before his tenure in Baltimore ended in controversy. The Baltimore Banner reported in 2025 that he had been accused of sexual misconduct by 16 massage therapists at high-end spas, accusations that Tucker called “unequivocally ...

Cam Buffington tabbed Butkus Award semifinalist

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IOWA CITY — University of Iowa third-year linebacker Cam Buffington has been named a 2026 Dick Butkus Award semifinalist, it was announced Wednesday by the Butkus Foundation. Buffington is one of 15 semifinalists for the prestigious honor, which is presented annually to the nation’s most ...

Dream say daytime Game 6 is a sellout

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ATLANTA — Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between Atlanta and Golden State on Thursday is a sellout despite its much-criticized 12:30 p.m. EDT tipoff, the Dream announced Wednesday. The Valkyries lead the series 3-2 and can clinch their first WNBA title with a win in the matinee at State Farm Arena. The Dream need a win to force a Game 7 on Saturday night in California. There were concerns the early tipoff would have the teams playing the potentially decisive Finals game in a half-empty arena because of fans having work and school obligations. Instead, the sellout means another Atlanta ...

Crusaders stop Comets' ascent

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WILLIAMSBURG — The BCLUW volleyball team was dealt an overwhelming dose of adversity before the season and still advanced all the way to within one win of state. Comet head coach Megan Yantis couldn’t have been more proud, even if a fourth straight trip to state eluded her ...

Big Ten sets cap on third-party NIL deals

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ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten approved a first-of-its-kind rule Wednesday limiting its schools to arranging no more than $27.5 million in third-party name, image, likeness deals for players — a number that matches the amount that would be added to the existing revenue-sharing cap if the Protect College Sports Act becomes federal law. In a statement, the conference said the rule “not only allows for a much smoother transition into the policies put in place by the act once it passes, but demonstrates our commitment to it.” But plaintiffs’ attorneys in the $2.8 billion House ...

SPORTS SHORTS: Comets clock GMG in 8-Man match

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CONRAD — The BCLUW football team found success in its first 8-Man game, blowing out GMG 70-6 in a Week 9 contest here Friday. The Comets (4-5) hosted the additional game to gain experience for its returners as BCLUW prepares to join the 8-Man ranks next season. It was a productive debut, scoring 32 points in the opening quarter on the way to a lopsided win. BCLUW capitalized on three takeaways and held GMG (6-4) to 139 yards of total offense. Quarterback Elliot McIntyre finished 9-for-11 passing for 113 yards and four touchdowns, connecting with four different receivers on scoring ...