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HOPEWELL, Va. — Against an olive drab backdrop in a barbecue joint filled with the aroma of pulled pork and the sweat of a Virginia summer, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears told voters she was running her campaign for governor like a military-style operation. The lieutenant governor, a former Marine, said she would protect Virginia just as she did America. The way …

HOPEWELL, Va. (AP) — Against an olive drab backdrop in a barbecue joint filled with the aroma of pulled pork… HOPEWELL, Va. (AP) — Against an olive drab backdrop in a barbecue joint filled with the aroma of pulled pork and the sweat of a Virginia summer, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears told voters she was running her campaign for governor like …

After being outclassed by the Chargers last week, the Detroit Lions defense got back to business Friday night. Against the Atlanta Falcons’ backups, they stalked their prey and delivered an impressive showing—especially for several players fighting for 53-man roster spots or practice squad jobs. Before diving into the position-by-position grades, there’s one resounding team grade to hand out: an A+ …

HOPEWELL, Va. (AP) — Against an olive drab backdrop in a barbecue joint filled with the aroma of pulled pork and the sweat of a Virginia summer, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears told voters she was running her campaign for governor like a military-style operation. The lieutenant governor, a former Marine, said she would protect Virginia just as she did America. The …

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In the span of a few seconds, Brock Purdy stepped into the same world of hurt that Bo Nix has called home all offseason. A handful of 11-on-11 reps into Thursday’s joint practice with the Broncos, San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan’s freewheeling offense started spinning its wheels in the trenches. John Franklin-Myers and D.J. Jones …

5) Konata Mumpfield continues to shine. The rookie wide receiver made a tough catch on third down early on in team drills on a pass from quarterback Stetson Bennett. The separation and hands Mumpfield showed in training camp carried over into Tuesday’s joint practice, drawing praise on a couple of other catches from wide receivers coach Eric Yarber. Defense 6) …

The Eagles have agreed to trade defensive lineman Thomas Booker IV to the Raiders for cornerback Jakorian Bennett, according to a league source and sources from both teams. The trade is contingent on physicals for both players. From the Eagles’ standpoint, the deal signals how their cornerback battle, between Kelee Ringo and Adoree’ Jackson, has stagnated. Ringo has been inconsistent; …

Jaguars rookie receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter remains a 10-1 proposition to win offensive rookie of the year, and 8-1 to win defensive rookie of the year. His head coach, Liam Coen, thinks Hunter can win both. “I do think it’s possible,” Coen told Rich Eisen on Monday. “You know, he is committed, man. Like, he is committed to driving, not just …

Dolphins hand out their biggest contract of the 2025 offseason — and still manage to land one of the NFL’s best values at defensive tackle  A to Z Sports Fins make Sieler their highest-paid defensive player  ESPN Dolphins, DT Zach Sieler agree to three-year, $64 million contract extension  NFL.com Dolphins sign Zach Sieler to extension  The Phinsider Dolphins, Zach Sieler agree to three-year extension  NBC …

In a move geared for the stretch run, the Lynx stunned the WNBA by trading for veteran DiJonai Carrington on Sunday. Averaging 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists this season, Carrington, 27, has emerged as one of the best defensive guards in league due to her length and tenacity. Carrington, a second round pick out of Baylor in 2021, …