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NFL news: Jets’ Breece Hall has cryptic tweet after being franchise tagged
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NFL news: Jets’ Breece Hall has cryptic tweet after being franchise tagged

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Jets made a $14 million decision on running back Breece Hall on Tuesday.The team announced that they placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on the star running back, preventing Hall from becoming an unrestricted free agent. The non-exclusive tag is worth $14.293 million and means that Hall is allowed to negotiate with other teams and sign an offer sheet.If Hall signs an offer sheet with another team, the Jets have the right of first refusal. If the Jets decline to match Hall’s offer sheet, they would receive two first-round draft picks as compensation, a steep price for a running back.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Breece Hall of the New York Jets scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the...
Olympic Committee reaffirms neutrality policy after US-Israel strikes on Iran
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Olympic Committee reaffirms neutrality policy after US-Israel strikes on Iran

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released a statement in the aftermath of the U.S. and Israel military strikes on Iran. The IOC shared the statement with Fox News Digital in response to an inquiry asking whether the committee considered the U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran a violation of the Olympic truce. The statement concludes by saying "discussions being undertaken" as to how to best uphold the IOC's commitment to its neutrality principles."In a world shaken by conflict, division and tragedy, with lives being lost and tragedies experienced by so many, now more than ever, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stands firm in its belief that sport must remain a beacon of hope – a force that brings the whole world together i...
Former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone dead at 42
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Former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone dead at 42

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Former NASCAR driver Chase Pistone died at the age of 42, his family announced earlier this week.His brother, Nick, announced his death, saying his "young brother and best friend is gone.""I'm broken-hearted and don't know if I'll ever get over this. I miss you, Chase, already, and I hope you are you are in a better place. I love you and I miss you so much already!!!!!!!" Nick posted on his Facebook page.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM  Chase Pistone, driver of the #9 NTS Motorsports Chevrolet, talks with his crew during practice for the NASCAR Camping Wo...
CMLL, AEW star Persephone to participate in Slam Fest
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CMLL, AEW star Persephone to participate in Slam Fest

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Persephone, one of Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre’s (CMLL) top competitors in the women’s division, will be competing at the company’s historic show during Slam Fest next month.CMLL will host its first standalone U.S. show at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas as fans descend on the city for days of pro wrestling action. For more than 90 years, CMLL only hosted joint shows in the U.S. as the company is based out of Mexico.But CMLL’s Lucha Libre style of wrestling will be on display with Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW), House of Glory (HOG), World Wonder Ring Stardom and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Persephone celebrates with tag team partner Thunder Rosa during a show on May 28, 2025, at El...
Trey Hendrickson avoids franchise tag, becomes Bengals free agent
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Trey Hendrickson avoids franchise tag, becomes Bengals free agent

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Trey Hendrickson may finally be able to get the long-term deal he was searching for since last offseason after the Cincinnati Bengals decided not use their franchise tag on the star defensive end. Hendrickson penned a goodbye to fans after Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET NFL deadline, which marked the end of teams being able to place a franchise tag on players. "To the organization: Thank you for the opportunity to play the game I love at the highest level," he wrote in his Instagram caption. "The last five years have been filled with great wins and tough losses. Personal achievements and humbling adversities. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson holds up a finger after a defensive stop w...
Eileen Gu defends decision to compete for China over Team USA in statement
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Eileen Gu defends decision to compete for China over Team USA in statement

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Eileen Gu released a statement on social media Monday, reflecting on her controversial decision to compete for Team China despite being born and raised in the U.S. Gu's statement tied the decision back to her passion for promoting women's sports, and encouraging young girls to pursue sports. "I gave my first speech on women in sports and title IX when I was 11 years old. I talked about being the only girl on my ski team, and, despite attending an all-girls’ school from Monday through Friday, becoming best friends with my teammates on the weekends through the common language of sport," Gu wrote on Instagram. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Silver medalist Eileen Gu of China poses for photos after the awarding ceremony of ...
Hilary Knight wants Trump’s call to men’s Olympic team to be ‘teaching’ moment
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Hilary Knight wants Trump’s call to men’s Olympic team to be ‘teaching’ moment

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! United States women's hockey captain Hilary Knight was once again outspoken against President Donald Trump's quip regarding her team.While on the phone with the men's team after they had won gold, Trump said he would "have" to invite the women’s team, which also beat Canada to win the Olympics, to last week's State of the Union address, otherwise, he "probably would be impeached."In a recent appearance on Ilona Maher's podcast, Knight reiterated her previous sentiment that Trump made a "distasteful joke" but again gave the men the benefit of the doubt about being in a "tough environment."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM  Hilary Knight poses for a photo during the U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in preparation for the 2026 ...
Kyler Murray apologizes to Cardinals fans, confirming team’s plan to release him
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Kyler Murray apologizes to Cardinals fans, confirming team’s plan to release him

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When the Arizona Cardinals drafted Kyler Murray first overall in 2019, they were hoping he was the quarterback to lead them back to the Super Bowl. Instead, after seven seasons with the franchise, with which Murray went 38-48-1 as the starter over 87 games, the team is moving on. Murray seemingly confirmed reports that the Cardinals will release the veteran signal-caller next week when the new league year begins, releasing a statement via social media. In his statement, Murray shared remorse for not being able to do what he intended coming out of Oklahoma as the top draft pick in 2019. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray warms up before a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at State ...
Bruce Pearl backs Trump, Netanyahu in Iran conflict
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Bruce Pearl backs Trump, Netanyahu in Iran conflict

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bruce Pearl said President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have his full unconditional support in their war against Iran. "They do have my support and my prayers, and I'm grateful for their courage," the legendary former Auburn men's basketball coach and Chair of the U.S. Israel Education Association told Fox News Digital. As the U.S. and Israeli continue to carry out a joint military operation against Iran after eliminating the ayatollah, Pearl admits he does have anxiety about what comes next, especially as it relates to potential American and Israeli causalities. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM  Former Auburn Tigers men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl walks on the field before a game Bet...
Trump says he doesn’t care if Iran pulls out of 2026 World Cup
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Trump says he doesn’t care if Iran pulls out of 2026 World Cup

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Iranian soccer federation has a bleak outlook on participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes against the country entered a fourth day Tuesday. The tournament, which is being hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada later this summer, has Iran scheduled to kick off its Group G schedule in June in Los Angeles.But President Donald Trump doesn’t care if Iran decides to pull out of the tournament later this year.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Mehdi Taremi of Iran celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Group A game against Uzbekistan at Azadi Stadium March 25, 2025, in Tehran, Iran. (Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu)"I really don’t care," Trump told Polit...