Chiefs lock in Fisher on six year contract extension
Chiefs announce left tackle Eric Fisher signed a six year extension worth 63 million dollars, with about 40 million guaranteed. The deal secures Fisher through 2019 plus options, supporting quarterback protection and a stable offensive line core alongside Morse and Schwartz.
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A's trade Burns to Royals for Eibner
Cleveland reports Billy Burns is traded from the Oakland A’s to Kansas City for outfielder prospect Brett Eibner. Burns hit .234 with 12 RBIs in 73 games for Oakland this season while Eibner batted .231 with three homers and 10 RBIs in 26 games for the Royals.
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Nationals Acquire Melancon to Bolster Ninth Inning Club
The Washington Nationals obtained All-Star closer Mark Melancon from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Washington sent reliever Felipe Rivera and pitching prospect Taylor Hearn to the Pirates for Melancon, who replaces struggling Jonathan Papelbon as closer. Melancon is expected to join today for the series finale at San Francisco.
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Jones overtakes Dillon for Xfinity win at Iowa
Erik Jones retook the lead from Ty Dillon with 16 laps remaining and captured the NASCAR Xfinity race at Iowa Speedway for his third win of the season. Jones led 154 of 250 laps, while Dillon settled for second after a long winless drought. Elliott Sadler finished third, with Brennan Poole and Dakoda Armstrong completing the top five.
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Bryon Captures Fifth Truck Victory at Pocono
William Byron dominated the NASCAR Truck Series at Pocono Raceway on Saturday, securing his fifth win of the season. The triumph followed earlier victories at Kansas, Texas, Iowa and Kentucky, cementing his series lead.
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Santos eyes Brazil as Rio tests its Olympic glow
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos, the lone Brazilian in the NFL, discusses Brazil’s Rio Olympic spotlight and the country’s challenges. He notes security concerns, crime, and social issues while hoping Brazil’s team shines. He recalls his path from Brazil to Tulane and KC, and his desire to see how Brazil handles global attention.
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Royals and Sporting KC Schedule Showdowns Today
Royals host Texas at 2 05 p m while visiting Tampa Bay at 6 10 p m Monday Sporting KC meets Portland at 1 p m local times feature in busy day of action across MLS and MLB venues with multiple teams on the docket.
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Fallon quips on Sugar Ray Leonard turning sixty
NBC host Jimmy Fallon jokes that Sugar Ray Leonard is aging, quipping about a new nickname Splenda Ray Leonard as the boxing legend reaches age 60. The playful remark highlights Leonard's enduring fame and public persona.
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Sports milestones and big games from 1932 to 1972
Today in sports chronicles four notable baseball events. In 1932 Cleveland opens Municipal Stadium as Lefty Grove and the A's beat the Indians 1-0 before 76,979. 1954 Joe Adcock belts four homers and a double in Milwaukee’s 15-7 win over Brooklyn. 1963 the Indians hit four straight homers in a strange rally with Woody Held, Pedro Ramos, Tito Francona, and Larry Brown homering. 1972 Dick Allen becomes the first since 1950 to hit two inside-the-park homers in a Chicago White Sox 8-1 win over Minnesota.
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