Patrick Kane Rejoins The Chicago Blackhawks, Agreeing To A $16 Million, 2-Year Contract

July 24, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team. The deal, which includes a full no-movement clause, was announced by the Blackhawks on Thursday. Kane, 37, became one of the NHL's most dynamic players while spending his first 15-plus seasons in Chicago, helping the Blackhawks win three Stanley Cup championships. He ranks among the franchise's career leaders with 446 goals, 779 assists and 1,225 points. “Day in and day out for 16 seasons, Patrick captivated the city of Chicago with his dazzling ...

Even Lane Kiffin Likes The ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ That Would Prohibit In-Season Coaching Moves

July 24, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — One notable backer of the “Lane Kiffin Rule" winding its way through Congress turns out to be Lane Kiffin himself. Though naming it after him was not considered a compliment, Kiffin said he can see some value in the provision in a wide-ranging Senate bill that would fix ...

Trump Fetes Dodgers At The White House Again, Saying The Team Is ‘One Of The Great Brands’

July 24, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump feted Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Thursday, calling the team “one of the great brands anywhere in the world” during a Rose Garden event celebrating its second title in as ...

Blue Jackets Sign Goaltender Jet Greaves To $15 Million, 3-Year Deal Through The 2028-29 Season

July 24, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million contract through the 2028-29 season. The deal was announced Thursday by general manager Don Waddell, who said "Jet is a high-character, talented and athletic goaltender who has ...

Raiders Sign No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza To A 4-Year, $57.27M Contract

July 24, 2026

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the top overall pick in this year's draft, signed a four-year, $57.27 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. The Raiders hold a fifth-year option. Mendoza was the last of the Raiders' 10 draft picks to sign. “I’m ...

NASCAR Driver Alex Bowman To Retire From Full-Time Racing After 2027 Season

July 24, 2026

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR driver Alex Bowman will retire from full-time racing following the 2027 season. Bowman, who had been in the final year of his contract at powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports, signed a one-year extension before announcing his future plans on Thursday. The 33-year-old ...