Tag: Athlete contracts
NFL players who voluntarily opt out get no stipend this year
NFL players must decide by July 2 if they plan to opt out of playing this season due to COVID-19 concerns, though voluntary opt-outs...
NCAA moving toward hyperlocal solution to NIL as placeholder
The NCAA is lurching toward a temporary, patchwork solution in addressing name, image and likeness compensation for athletes, a hyperlocal approach to allow everyone...
Stars sign forward Rhett Gardner for 2 years, $1.5 million
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars signed forward Rhett Gardner to a $1.5 million, two-year contract after the 25-year-old recorded the first two points...
More than shoes: Nike navigates complicated twists in track
EUGENE, Ore. — Ever since a track coach named Bill Bowerman tinkered with the idea of pouring rubber into his waffle iron to concoct...
Segal assumes majority ownership stake in Dynamo, Dash
Real estate developer and financier Ted Segal has become the majority owner of both Major League Soccer's Houston Dynamo and the Dash of the...
Odicci Alexander signs to play for Athletes Unlimited
Odicci Alexander, the energetic pitcher who led James Madison’s storybook run to the Women’s College World Series semifinals, has signed a contract to play...
UK Hockey: British player gets entry-level deal with Coyotes
LONDON — The Arizona Coyotes and British forward Liam Kirk have agreed to terms on an entry-level contract three years after he became the...
Indians place catcher Austin Hedges on concussion list
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians placed catcher Austin Hedges on the 7-day concussion list prior to Thursday's game against Baltimore.
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Spin rate down, Cole struggles with grip on windy night
BUFFALO, N.Y. — His spin rate down, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole said he had difficulty gripping baseballs on a windy night as he beat...
Clowney having fun with Browns, forming bond with Garrett
BEREA, Ohio — Jadeveon Clowney burst out of his three-point stance, spun around a couple of tackling dummies and celebrated finishing first in a...