Wheaton, Illinois — It’s been more than 80 years since retired U.S. Air Force Col. Arnald Gabriel of Arlington, Virginia, took an enlistment oath to defend his country during World War II, where he saw combat. The 100-year-old Gabriel, who also served in the U.S. Army, was once the conductor of the U.S. Air Force Band, and under his leadership, it …
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The Buffalo Bills have locked in their star running back for the long term, coming to terms on a four-year, $46 million contract extension with James Cook. The deal includes $28.82 million guaranteed (per Spotrac), with a $9 million signing bonus, and a $7.4 million bonus being optioned in 2026, and an average annual salary of $11.5 million. The initial …
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Hunker down for refreshing sports notes! But they’re mostly Cam Heyward contract dispute notes, which makes them not so refreshing. Because we endured this less than a year ago. • With first-round pick Derrick Harmon and fifth-round selection Yahya Black bolstering the defensive line, could the Steelers get by without Heyward during the early (weaker) part of their schedule? Heyward …
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Drake is looking for ammunition in his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” In a discovery bid, Drake, born Aubrey Graham, urged the court to force UMG and chief executive Lucian Grainge to turn over the label’s contract with Lamar, as well as information relating to allegations of domestic violence and other crimes committed …
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OXNARD, Calif. — Micah Parsons has been with the Dallas Cowboys throughout their 25 days of training camp in California. He has talked to reporters once, after the first practice. Other than posting a trade request on social media, Parsons has remained quiet. That included Wednesday as the Cowboys held their second from last practice in California. Parsons was approached …
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Micah Parsons didn’t talk Wednesday, but Jerry Jones did, and the star edge rusher might have something to say after hearing what the Cowboys owner said. Jones repeatedly said Parsons is under contract, which is true. Parsons, though, spent all of training camp as a hold-in, declining to participate in any of the practices in Oxnard, California. The sides remain …
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Baysangur Susurkaev made quite a first impression with a devastating body shot knockout on The Contender Series on Tuesday to earn his UFC contract, and now he’s already booked his octagon debut just three days later. The 9-0 middleweight is making an incredibly quick turnaround to face Eric Nolan at UFC 319 on Saturday from the United Center in Chicago. …
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One of Buffalo’s biggest weapons on offense isn’t going anywhere. Bills running back James Cook signed an four-year extension Wednesday through the 2029 season. While negotiations took place, both the Bills and Cook expressed staying in Buffalo was ideal. “It’s a great organization,” James Cook said earlier this offseason of why he wanted to be in Buffalo. “They drafted me. …
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The long wait is over for the Bills and one of their top players. After a nine-day hold-in that began on Aug. 3 and ended Tuesday, the Bills and top running back James Cook agreed to a new four-year deal that will keep him under contract with the team through the 2029 season, a league source told The Athletic. The …
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The awkwardness can come to an end at Bills camp. Buffalo and star running back James Cook agreed to a four-year, $48 million deal with $30 million guaranteed, NFL Network reported Wednesday morning. It puts an end to a strange hold-in situation for the 25-year-old as he pushed to be paid like one of the league’s top backs. James Cook …
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