Broncos release veteran trio, create just over $26M in cap
As free agency approaches, Denver is creating salary cap space.
The Broncos are releasing offensive lineman Graham Glasgow, running back Chase Edmonds and cornerback Ronald Darby, sources confirmed to The Post, which will create approximately $26.57 million in salary cap room for 2023.
Each player was considered a logical candidate for either release or contract restructuring.
Panthers acquire NFL’S No. 1 overall draft pick from Bears
The Carolina Panthers are on the clock.
The Panthers have traded up to acquire the No. 1 overall pick in the draft from the Chicago Bears in exchange for Carolina’s No. 9 and No. 61 overall picks in 2023, a first-round pick in 2024, a second-round pick in 2025 and star receiver D.J. Moore, two people familiar with the deal said.
Dolphins to pick up QB Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option
The Miami Dolphins are picking up the fifth-year option on quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Tagovailoa, who Miami drafted fifth overall in 2020, will enter the fourth year of his rookie deal this upcoming season and will be guaranteed $23.2 million.
Pats safety Devin Mccourty retiring after 13 NFL seasons
Devin Mccourty has only known one home during his NFL career since being selected by the New England Patriots as a first-round draft pick out of Rutgers in 2010.
Three Super Bowl rings and 13 seasons later, he’s walking away from the sport as one of the Patriots’ most decorated and respected players on and off the field.
Broncos cornerback Ronald Darby works out with receivers during training camp at Uchealth Training Center in Centennial on Aug. 2, 2022.
Flyers fire embattled GM Fletcher, name Briere interim
The Philadelphia Flyers fired general manager Chuck Fletcher and promoted franchise great Danny Briere to the interim job, the latest front-office shakeup for an organization that has not won a Stanley Cup since 1975.
Fletcher, who was also president of hockey operations, was fired a week after he failed to make any major moves at the trade deadline.
Pastner fired after 7 seasons as Georgia Tech coach
Josh Pastner was fired as Georgia Tech’s basketball coach, two seasons after he guided the Yellow Jackets to a surprising Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title.
Pastner was dumped after seven seasons at the school in midtown Atlanta, his fate sealed by a second straight losing season and few signs of progress in a program that was once a national powerhouse.
The Yellow Jackets were 15-18 this season.
St. John’s fires men’s basketball coach Anderson
St. John’s fired men’s basketball coach Mike Anderson, one day after his fourth season in charge ended with an overtime loss to No. 6 Marquette in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals to cap an 18-15 season.
The decision comes just two years after Anderson was the Big East coach of the year, earning him a contract extension through the 2026-27 season.
But the Red Storm never made the NCAA Tournament under Anderson.
Even before the move became official there was speculation St. John’s would target Iona coach Rick Pitino, 70, as Anderson’s replacement.
Ohtani leads Japan over South Korea at World Classic
Shohei Ohtani doubled and singled for his second straight two-hit game, and Japan overcame a three-run deficit to beat South Korea 13-4 for its second straight win at the World Baseball Classic.
The Czech Republic defeated China 8-5 in the other Group B game as Martin Muzik hit a go-ahead, three-run homer following a double by his brother Matej in a four-run top of the ninth.
In Group A, Cuba beat Panama 13-4 as Yoán Moncada and Yadil Mujica drove in four runs each, and host Taiwan defeated Italy 11-7.
Thompson takes down Tsitsipas at Paribas Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas was beaten 7-6 (0), 4-6, 7-6 (5) by Aussie Jordan Thompson in second-round play at the BNP Paribas Open.
No. 3 seed Casper Ruud cruised past Diego Schwartzman 6-2, 6-3.
In women’s play, No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Evgeniya Rodina, 6-2, 6-0.
Sass trades goal crease to oversee Bills stadium project
Kimberly Sass has traded in her goal crease for a construction hat and a football.
The recently retired goalie, who won a National Women’s Hockey League championship with the Metropolitan Riveters in 2018, has been hired as project manager to represent the Buffalo Bills in the building of the team’s new stadium.