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Saints WR Chris Olave reportedly agrees to 4-year, $132M deal

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:25:07 GMT

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The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Chris Olave agreed to a long-term extension on Thursday.

The Saints announced a multi-year deal for Olave while reports pinpointed it as a four-year, $132 million deal that includes $90 million guaranteed.

The extension puts the 26-year-old Olave under contract through 2030. The

Report: LIV Golf remains mum on Michigan event's status

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:05:12 GMT

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LIV Golf's season-ending team championship at Michigan remains on the schedule for next month despite multiple reports that it will be canceled, Front Office Sports reported Thursday.

No update on the status of the event is expected to come from LIV this week, according to the report.

The $40 million event -- with $11.2 million to the winning team -- is schedu

Utility man Taysom Hill departs Saints

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:55:12 GMT

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Taysom Hill, who starred for the New Orleans Saints for the better part of nine seasons as a unique jack-of-all-trades, has announced his departure from the team via social media.

The 35-year-old gained fame for playing multiple positions -- and doing it well -- in an era that hadn't typically seen that type of versatility.

Originally joining the Green Bay Pack

PGA Tour suspended Trey Mullinax 6 months for violating anti-doping policy

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:05:09 GMT

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The PGA Tour suspended golfer Trey Mullinax for six months on Wednesday for testing positive for a substance prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Mullinax, 34, will be eligible to return to the tour on Jan. 16, 2027. He did not identify the substance in a statement Wednesday, and neither did the PGA Tour, nor when he tested

Report: LIV Golf to cancel season finale in Michigan

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:19:09 GMT

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LIV Golf is preparing to announce the cancellation of next month's season-ending team championship in Michigan, Flushing It Golf reported Tuesday.

The announcement is expected to come on Wednesday, raising more questions about the future of the rival league.

The Michigan event is scheduled for Aug. 27-30 at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth, Mich

Tramon Williams went from undrafted to unforgettable

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:46:06 GMT

Former Pro Bowl cornerback takes his place in Packers Hall of Fame

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY In many ways, Tramon Williams' football story should have ended 20 years ago when he enrolled at Louisiana Tech to pursue a degree in electrical engineering.

But perseverance handed down from his parents simply wouldn't allow it.

An underrecruited three-sport athlete out of Napoleon, La., Williams chose

Bills sign wide receiver Dante Pettis to one-year deal

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:29:00 GMT

Alec White

The Bills made a roster move after their second day of training camp, signing wide receiver Dante Pettis to a one-year deal.

Pettis, 30, has eight years of NFL experience with four different teams, most recently playing for the New Orleans Saints from 2024-25. In his career, Pettis has recorded 92 receptions for 1,231 yards and 13 touchdowns across 66 games.

Pettis has return experience as

Saints agree to terms with WR Chris Olave on contract extension

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:38:11 GMT

Shift4 Transaction Alert: Saints lock in All-Pro receiver on multi-year extension

New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has agreed to terms with wide receiverChris Olaveon a multi-year contract extension.

Chris Olave#12 WRHeight: 6-0Weight: 187 lbsCollege: Ohio State

Olave, 6-1, 188, is entering his fifth NFL season

Taysom Hill was the most unique New Orleans Saint of them all

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:14:08 GMT

'There's just one Taysom"'

John DeShazier

For nine years, NFL teams futilely attempted to piece together a broken mold: A Greek god-bodied, rocket-armed, Einstein-brained, sprinters-speed, position-less player who was as likely to line up at quarterback, receiver and tight end, as he was to play fullback and punt protector, as he was to rush the punter, return kickoffs and block for kickoff returns.

Taysom Hill shares statement, thank you to New Orleans

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:45:41 GMT

Saints tight end thanks team and city for nine-season run

New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hillposted on social media Wednesday, thanking the organization, city of New Orleans, and Saints fans for his tenure with the team.

For the last nine years, New Orleans has been so much more than the city where I played. It's where my family built a life, where our oldest son was born, an

Three breakout players to watch at New Orleans Saints training camp

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:06 GMT

Vele, Young and Brown have an opportunity to stand out as training camp begins

John DeShazier

New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints are back in action as training camp kicks off at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center today. While fans attending will have the opportunity totune in to a real-time broadcastand analysis, these are three breakout players to keep an eye on for a possible stand-out c

Optimism evident as New Orleans Saints open training camp '26

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:14 GMT

"We like expectations. I want our guys and I want us to have expectations. But we can't let the expectations interfere with the process"

John DeShazier

Given that Mickey Loomis is a glass-half-full disciple, it's not shocking that he embraced the optimism accompanying the New Orleans Saints as they opened training camp practice Wednesday.

"I'm always optimistic, I can always envision a path to succe

Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints for Tuesday, July 28

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:53:21 GMT

Saints players arrive for Saints Training Camp 2026 presented by Rouses Markets

New Orleans Saints

Here are your Five Things to Know about the New Orleans Saints for Tuesday, July 28:

1. The Black and Gold will be back at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center ahead of Wednesday's start ofSaints Training Camp 2026 presented by Rouses Markets. Stay tuned for Tuesday's arrival photos as players return

Vikings Sign Linebacker Jamal Adams & Running Back Jordan Mims

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:47:23 GMT

byRob Kleifield&Lindsey Young

EAGAN, Minn.Veterans are reporting for 2026 Vikings Training Camp and welcoming two new arrivals Tuesday, as the team signed three-time Pro Bowler Jamal Adams and running back Jordan Mims.

'President' Adams Inking with Purple

By Rob Kleifield

The "President" is joining the Purple.

Minnesota on Tuesday si

What are the top 3 training camp storylines for the Bills offense

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Chris Brown

1 How will the Buffalo receiver pecking order shake out?

The Bills receiving corps once again underwent a fair amount of change in the offseason. Elijah Moore didn't last the season. Not retained were Curtis Samuel and late season pickup Brandin Cooks.

On the way in, trade acquisition DJ Moore, free agent signee Trent Sherfield for a second go round, and fourth-round pick Skyler Bell.

Jaguars Training Camp 2026: A Primer

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:36:34 GMT

John Oehser

JACKSONVILLEIt's here, at last.

The offseason is behind us and real football is upon us, withJaguars 2026 Training Campscheduled to begin this week at theMiller Electric Center. The first practice will be held July 29, with practice running through August 26.

Veterans report July 28, with rookies and quarterbacks having reported July 25.

Here's a look at seven key s

Hapoel Jerusalem signs former CBA MVP Lofton

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:45:20 GMT

JERUSALEM, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Israeli EuroCup club Hapoel Jerusalem announced Sunday the signing of power forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a one-year contract, adding one of the Chinese Basketball Association's standout imports from the past two seasons.

The 23-year-old American played college basketball at Louisiana Tech before making 49 NBA appearances over two seasons, primarily with the Memphis Grizzlies, whil