BROWNS, BECKHAM REACH SETTLEMENT
CINCINNATI » Odell Beckham Jr.’s messy breakup with the Browns is officially over.
After three days of negotiations, the team and the troublesome receiver agreed to terms for his release on Saturday, clearing the way for him to potentially become a free agent, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press.
Beckham, who was excused by the team this week for his conduct, signed off on the settlement and will be waived Monday, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter.
Health care company cuts ties with Rodgers.
GREEN BAY, WIS.» A Wisconsin health care organization has ended a nine-year partnership with Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers after the quarterback detailed his reasoning for avoiding the three COVID-19 vaccinations endorsed by the NFL.
A statement posted on Twitter by Prevea Health said the company and Rodgers mutually agreed to end their partnership, effective Saturday. Prevea Health and Rodgers had been partners since 2012.
Governor denies Rolovich targeted.
PULLMAN, WASH.» Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is disputing Nick Rolovich’s statements that the Democrat targeted the former Washington State University football coach with his statewide COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all public employees.
Inslee spokesperson Mike Faulk said of the coach: “He’s just wrong,” The Spokesman Review reported.
Hemric grabs Xfinity championship.
AVONDALE, ARIZ.» Daniel Hemric made the first victory of his career one of the biggest NASCAR upsets — a championship-winning overtime stunner against the reigning champ.
Hemric beat Austin Cindric in a door-to-door sprint across the finish line at Phoenix Raceway to give Joe Gibbs Racing its first championship of the weekend.
Djokovic to end year at No. 1.
PARIS» Novak Djokovic will end the year at No. 1 for a record seventh time after rallying to beat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 (5) in the Paris Masters semifinals.
Knicks Go wins at Breeders’ Cup.
DEL MAR, CALIF.» Knicks Go burst into the lead out of the starting gate and kicked away to a 2O-length victory in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar.
Petrovic, Furyk share lead. BOCA RATON, FLA.» Tim Petrovic birdied the final two holes for an 11-under 61 and a share of the lead with Jim Furyk after a 36-hole in the Timbertech Championship.
Hovland ahead by 2. PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO» Viktor Hovland had a big finish for a 9-under 62 and a twoshot lead in the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.
Falcons’ Ridley out at least 3 weeks.
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA.» Wide receiver Calvin Ridley will miss at least three games for the Atlanta Falcons after being placed on the reserve/non-football injury list.
The move follows Ridley’s announcement that he needs “to step away from football at this time and focus on my mental wellbeing.”
James Madison off to Sun Belt Conference.
James Madison has decided to pursue a move to the Sun Belt Conference despite being told by the Colonial Athletic Association that it will be barred from participating in CAA championships before its actual departure.
The Dukes’ withdrawal is effective June 30, 2022, the CAA said.
White Sox keeping Kimbrel.
CHICAGO» The Chicago White Sox have exercised their $16 million club option for reliever Craig Kimbrel and declined their option on infielder César Hernández.