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Baseball bonds Hayden Hurst and Bengals TE coach Casey
Bengals tight ends coach James Casey and his prized free agent Hayden Hurst have bonded as quickly as one of their 96 mile-per-hour heaters they could never cool in the unforgiving catacombs of baseball’s low minor leagues.

Chris Simms already ranks Joe Burrow as top-five QB
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Early Betting Lines Not Favorable To Cincinnati Bengals Following Run to Super Bowl LVI - Sports Illustrated Cincinnati Bengals News, Analysis and More
Early Betting Lines Not Favorable To Cincinnati Bengals Following Run to Super Bowl LVI

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Saints introduce new black helmet to be worn for at least one game in 2022
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Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes says he was surprised by Tyreek Hill's critical comments
Patrick Mahomes said Thursday that Tyreek Hill's comments that were critical of the QB and the Chiefs caught him by surprise.

Jadeveon Clowney re-signed with Cleveland Browns so he could play again with Deshaun Watson
Jadeveon Clowney said Thursday that the Browns' acquisition of Deshaun Watson, his former teammate in Houston, was the main reason behind his decision to return to Cleveland.

Chicago Bears players wear Brian Piccolo jerseys at minicamp on anniversary of his death
Chicago Bears players wore No. 41 jerseys at their final minicamp practice Thursday to honor Brian Piccolo, who died 52 years ago from cancer.

Lamar Jackson says he's discussed deal with Ravens, OTAs absence was not contract-related
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was asked Thursday if skipping OTAs was contract-related as he enters the fifth and final year of his rookie deal. Jackson said no, adding that he's had conversations with the front office.

11 NFL stadiums picked to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
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