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Corey Linsley released by Chargers, expected to retire
The Los Angeles Chargers released Corey Linsley on Wednesday, paving the way for the former All-Pro center to retire. Linsley, 32, competed in three games last season before being diagnosed with a non-emergent heart issue. He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on Sept. 30. Linsley told reporters in January that he was "99 percent" sure that he would retire. If he does, he will finish his career without having allowed a sack since Week 10 of the 2020 season -- 1,572 consecutive pass-block snaps, CBS Sports reported. Linsley, a first-team All-Pro in 2020 and a 2021 Pro Bowl...
Corey Linsley released by Chargers, expected to retire
The Los Angeles Chargers released Corey Linsley on Wednesday, paving the way for the former All-Pro center to retire. Linsley, 32, competed in three games last season before being diagnosed with a non-emergent heart issue. He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on Sept. 30. Linsley told reporters in January that he was "99 percent" sure that he would retire. ...
Steelers sign CB Cameron Sutton
Cornerback Cameron Sutton signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the team. Sutton was released by the Detroit Lions on March 21, one day after authorities in Florida announced they were looking for him following allegations of aggravated battery-domestic violence. That matter was resolved after he entered a pretrial diversion program, allowing Sutton to meet with the Steelers in April. He is now set to rejoin the team that selected him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Sutton, 29, joined the Lions on a three-year, $33 million contract...
Browns sign GM Andrew Berry, Kevin Stefanski to extensions
The Cleveland Browns signed general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski to contract extensions on Wednesday. Terms of the deals were not disclosed for Berry and Stefanski, who arrived in Cleveland ahead of the 2020 season. Two playoff berths and two NFL Coach of the Year awards for Stefanski apparently were reason enough for the Browns to extend their contracts. "We are incredibly fortunate to have Kevin Stefanski...
Browns sign GM Andrew Berry, Kevin Stefanski to extensions
The Cleveland Browns signed general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski to contract extensions on Wednesday. Terms of the deals were not disclosed for Berry and Stefanski, who arrived in Cleveland ahead of the 2020 season. Two playoff berths and two NFL Coach of the Year awards for Stefanski apparently were reason enough for the Browns to extend their contracts. "We are incredibly fortunate to have Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry leading the Cleveland Browns," team owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam said in a statement. "Since the day they were hired, each has worked tirelessly to help the...
NFL: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
Jan 7, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) imitates flying as he runs onto the field during player introductions before their game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Cowboys' Zack Martin: Retirement possible after 2024 season
Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin acknowledged that the upcoming season could be his last. "I'm not saying 100 percent, but I think it's definitely in the realm of possibilities," the seven-time All-Pro said of the notion of retirement, per The Dallas Morning News. "And that's one thing I don't want to do. For myself, I don't want to be thinking, 'Oh, this is it. This is it.' I want to...
Lenoir City Schools seek 4% pay raise
Lenoir City Schools voted in favor of a 4% raise for all district employees beginning at last month’s Board of Education meeting — making this the largest pay increase at once to date. Whether the raise is implemented depends on the Lenoir City Council voting for or against the district’s 2024-2025 school year budget on June 10 and June 24. Gov. Bill Lee passed a bill last year mandating teachers...
Annual garden walk showcases local personalities through plants
From the road, passersby can see Nancy Broughton’s front yard popping with brilliant yellows, purples, pinks, reds and greens. People often stop by to make encouraging comments about the garden, with one woman telling Broughton that it does her heart good. But what they don’t see — and what no one sees without an invitation — is that just behind the house, there’s so much more to take in. Yet...
2024 All-County Softball Team
The 2024 All-County Softball Team is chosen through a combination of statistics, personal observations and coaching suggestions. Final decisions are made by News-Herald sports writer Nate Tosado. He can be contacted at 865-635-0840 or at nate.tosado@news-herald.net. Katie Jones Greenback, Senior Leading the Lady Cherokees this year was senior shortstop Katie Jones. In her final high...
Smoky Mountain Speedway’s second Saturday night shootout results
Smoky Mountain Speedway’s second Saturday night shootout was recently held in Maryville, Tenn. Saturday, May 25. During the event, 125 cars competed in six classes. Unfortunately the night’s action was cut short due to rain. A rain date is still being scheduled for the four features that were delayed due to weather. The results are as follows: Modified Mini Results ...
Smith makes history as first LCHS grad named schools chief
Millicent Smith is making local history by becoming the first Lenoir City High School graduate to be named Director of Schools for the district. At the Thursday, May 23, school board meeting, board members voted in favor of Smith stepping into Dr. Jeanne Barker’s shoes amidst her retirement. A born-and-raised Lenoir City native, Smith has a deep love and passion for the school system and the community it serves. AN...
News-Herald welcomes the return of cherished sales rep
The News-Herald of Loudon County and The Tellico Village Connection staff is excited to have welcomed back someone who first worked for the newspapers more than 15 years ago. Sara Thompson, who was raised in Lenoir City, joined as the newest multi-media account executive in April. She reports that it feels good to be back. “There’s so much that’s changed but also so much that has stayed the same,” Thompson...
Packers hope to extend QB Jordan Love's contract before camp
The Green Bay Packers are hoping to lock down their franchise quarterback for the foreseeable future, and they want to do so before training camp. Prior to last season, Green Bay gave Jordan Love a one-year, $13.5 million extension with the plan of starting him. Love did just that and managed to impress the front office, completing 64.2 percent of his passes for 4,159 yards, 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. But now the Packers are looking to reach a long-term deal with Love. "We're in those conversations right now," Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst told 97.3 The Game, a...
Packers hope to extend QB Jordan Love's contract before camp
The Green Bay Packers are hoping to lock down their franchise quarterback for the foreseeable future, and they want to do so before training camp. Prior to last season, Green Bay gave Jordan Love a one-year, $13.5 million extension with the plan of starting him. Love did just that and managed to impress the front office, completing 64.2 percent of his passes for 4,159 yards, 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. ...
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A Notre Dame Fighting Irish football helmet is shown during a media press conference Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. Friday the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take on host South Carolina Gamecocks in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Players also met with teens and children battling a life-threatening illness, associated with the local wish-granting organization, \"Dreams Come True.\" Jki 122922 Final Gator Bowl Pcs 38
Alabama lands 4-star QB Keelon Russell, former SMU commit
Alabama and new coach Kalen DeBoer persuaded four-star quarterback Keelon Russell to flip his commitment from SMU to the Crimson Tide on Tuesday. Russell, a Texas native, is ranked No. 38 overall in the Class of 2025 and No. 6 among quarterbacks by the 247Sports composite. He marks the first high school quarterback to commit to Alabama since DeBoer was hired to replace retired legend Nick Saban. Russell told ESPN that the Alabama coaching staff presented him with a clear plan for his college path in Tuscaloosa. "They laid out the spot for me on the depth chart -- it's something a quarterback dreams of," Russell told ESPN. "I felt like if I took the role that I could do some amazing things at high levels." Alabama enters 2024 with Jalen Milroe occupying the No. 1 spot on the QB depth chart. The roster also includes rising sophomore Ty Simpson and a pair of redshirt freshmen, Dylan Lonergan and Austin Mack. Alabama lost 2024 quarterback commit Julian Sayin when he flipped to Ohio State over the winter. --Field Level Media
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