Saints bounty saga clashes with league over suspensions
Vilma fights the NFL in federal court after a season long ban amid a wider dispute with commissioner Goodell over due process. The NFL says Saints players paid into a pool run by Gregg Williams to fund injurious plays, with Vilma Smith Fujita Hargrove Payton Loomis Vitt facing various suspensions and penalties.
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Brooks: Thunder coach signs four-year deal
Oklahoma City Thunder announce Scott Brooks signs a four-year contract worth over 4 million per season to stay as head coach. Brooks, who led the team from a 3-29 start to the NBA Finals, expresses commitment to the franchise and its future. General manager Sam Presti backs Brooks as pivotal to the franchise’s turnaround and roster planning continues.
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Saints coach Payton files for divorce in Texas
Saints coach Payton and Beth Payton have filed for divorce in Texas amid the fallout from his 2012 season suspension related to the NFL bounty investigation. The couple moved to Westlake near Fort Worth in 2011, and Payton has shown focus on his children and his son Connor's football team.
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Baseball minor league moves and signings on Tuesday
The Associated Press reports on a slate of baseball transactions across the American League. Orioles, White Sox, Tigers, Twins, Athletics, Mariners, Rays, Blue Jays, and Cubs announce signings, recalls, optioned players, and designations with multiple clubs and minor league deals.
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TV Sportwatch July 4 schedule highlights cycling and baseball
The listing shows July 4 events across multiple sports. Cycling stage 4 runs 6 a.m. NBCSN Tour de France from Abbeville to Rouen. MLB coverage includes San Francisco at Washington at 9 a.m. regional Yankees at Tampa Bay or Boston at Oakland (2 p.m. start) with Texas at Chicago White Sox on WGN and Cubs at Braves in Chicago. Tennis quarterfinals at Wimbledon appear on ESPN2 and ESPN.
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