Dolphins cut Howard, save $18.5M
MIAMI — The Dolphins are releasing cornerback Xavien Howard at the start of the new league year on March 13, a source said, parting ways with the longest-tenured player on the team.
Howard, 30, played eight seasons in Miami. The move saves Miami $18.5 million in cap space.
The Dolphins also released defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah, clearing $13.7 million in cap space.
NFL salary cap skyrockets
The NFL’S salary cap for 2024 will be $255.4 million, up a record $30.6 million from last year.
Lewis, Philbin join Vegas staff
HENDERSON, Nev. — Former Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is the Las Vegas Raiders’ assistant head coach and ex-miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin is the senior offensive assistant.
Steelers release center Cole
PITTSBURGH — The Steelers released veteran center Mason Cole, creating $5 million in cap space.
WR Robinson back with Rams
LOS ANGELES — Receiver Demarcus Robinson agreed to a oneyear, $5 million contract to return to the L.A. Rams, a source said.
Bulls’ Williams out for season
CHICAGO — Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams will have season-ending left foot surgery.
Coyotes terminate Ruzicka
The Arizona Coyotes put forward Adam Ruzicka on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract after Ruzicka posted to social media a video of himself with a white powder appearing to be cocaine and a credit card on a counter.
Former Canadien Talbot dies
MONTREAL — Jean-guy Talbot, one of 12 Montreal Canadiens players to win five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956-60, has died at 91.
Adirondack adds Hall class
Former Adirondack Red Wings defenseman Jamie Pushor, the 198586 AHL champion Adirondack Red Wings, and the local men involved in the formation of the Glens Falls Hockey Club 50 years ago will be inducted into the Adirondack Hockey Hall of Fame on Saturday night.
3 Wyoming swimmers killed
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Three members of the University of Wyoming swimming and diving team were killed in a highway crash in northern Colorado. The crash killed sophomore Charlie Clark, 19, junior Luke Slabber, 21, and Carson Muir, 18, a freshman on the women’s team.
NCAA can’t enforce NIL rules
A judge barred the NCAA from enforcing its rules prohibiting name, image and likeness compensation from being used to recruit.
Kenya funeral mourns Kiptum
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum was given a state funeral following his death in car crash earlier this month at age 24.
No. 1 Swiatek stunned in semis
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iga Swiatek was upset by qualifier Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-4 in the semis of the Dubai Championships after the world No. 1 squandered an early lead. Kalinskaya will face Jasmine Paolini in Saturday’s final.