WASHINGTON (AP) — Bobby Wagner is reaching out to the Washington Commanders as they pursue a major milestone in rebuilding their defense.The six-time All-Pro linebacker has agreed to join the team, according to two people familiar with the deal. A person confirmed it is a one-year contract worth up to $8.5 million with $6 million of guaranteed money.The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because it had not been announced.Wagner, who turns 34 this summer, led the NFL with 183 tackles last season. He becomes the focal point of the defense dan quinn And there’s…
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As the Syracuse Orange prepare to begin their ACC Tournament trip tonight in Washington, DC, there’s no better time for a former player to use his power. No, we’re not talking about the Orange’s on-air praise from ESPN broadcaster Jim Boeheim. We’re talking about the man who lives at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. I don’t care about your political affiliation or leanings here. We are all united in getting Syracuse back to the NCAA Tournament and that’s why we’re calling on Syracuse Law School alumnus Joseph Biden to use his influence. Some of you are probably wondering what Biden could do…
share We’re tracking all the action from the 2024 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, which begins today, Wednesday, March 13, in Nashville, Tennessee. Get the bracket, schedule and scores here. Last year, Alabama won the tournament title by defeating Texas A&M in the final. You can track all conferences and auto-bids here. 2024 SEC Tournament bracket Click or tap here to open the bracket in a new tab/window. 2024 SEC Tournament Schedule All times ET. first round Wednesday, March 13 second phase Thursday, March 14 quarter finals Friday, March 15 semi-finals Saturday, March 16 Game 11: Game 7 Winner vs. Game…
As you may have noticed, a Marchioness with a tricky name has once again found herself in the news! Naturally, we’re talking about Marchioness Rose Hanbury of Cholmondeley, whose name gets dusted off from time to time when the Internet recalls unfounded rumors (rumors!) that she and Prince William are allegedly (allegedly Actually!) had an affair. Related StoriesAnd now, Stephen Colbert is here talking about it. “For those of you who follow the royals, I’m afraid I’ve got some disturbing news about the Royal Family of England,” the comedian began. Late Show with Stephen Colbert tomorrow night.The host then said,…
We’ve got another exciting Western Conference matchup on Wednesday’s NBA schedule as the Dallas Mavericks host the Golden State Warriors. Dallas is 37-28 overall and 19-15 at home, while Golden State is 34-30 overall and 17-13 on the road. The Mavs won the only previous meeting of the season between the teams on December 30, 132–122. The Warriors are 34-28-2 against the spread in the 2023-24 NBA season, while the Mavericks are 35-30 versus. The number.Tip-off is at 8:30 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. According to the SportsLine consensus, the Mavs are favored by 7 points…
dallas – Paul Alexander, a North Texas man who lived in an iron lung most of his life, has died.According to his obituary, he died on March 11. He was 78 years old. Around the world, Dallas native Paul Alexander was known as “The Man in the Iron Lung” or “Polio Paul”, but to his younger brother Philip, Paul was a role model. “He wanted to change the world,” Philip Alexander said. “He wanted to help people. He wasn’t going to leave (this world) until, in his mind, he did something big.”Paul Alexander was diagnosed with polio during an outbreak…
A big-name target has hit the open market at the expense of the Los Angeles Chargers. The team announced Wednesday that it has released wide receiver Mike Williams. LA was well over the league’s $255.4 million salary cap on Wednesday and needed to get under it before the new league year begins at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. By releasing Williams, the team will save $20 million against the cap and have $12.46 million in dead money, according to Over the Cap. Williams has been with the Chargers since the team selected him with the seventh overall selection in the…
(Gray News) – Paul Alexander, one of the last people to live inside an iron lung, has died, according to reports. He was 78 years old.In 1952, when Paul Alexander was 6 years old, he contracted polio and soon lost most of his body. To survive, he was inserted into an iron lung, a machine that stimulates breathing in people who have lost the use of their respiratory muscles.Despite massive failure, Alexander went to college, became a lawyer with a successful practice, and even became a published author.Alexander would live more than 70 years in an iron lung.Christopher Ulmer, a…
Alabama basketball couldn’t figure out how to tie the game, let alone take the lead.No matter how the Crimson Tide strung together, no matter how close it came, it missed taking away Arkansas’ advantage. Whenever Alabama moved within three, the Razorbacks scored a few more. Even when the Crimson Tide got within two or one in the second half, they couldn’t stop from falling behind. Something or the other always came in between.Then Latrell Wrightsell Jr. bucked the trend when it mattered most.With 21 seconds left in regulation, Wrightsell missed a triple. This resulted in a tie due to overtime…
“This band is so great, everyone has such great ears that the music is really able to take a lot of journeys, twists and turns.” Drummer rocks out in Northwest DC this Friday and Saturday. WTOP’s Jason Fraley Previews Cindy Blackman Santana at The Carlyle Room (Part 1) It takes a true powerhouse to play drums for rock icons like Lenny Kravitz and Carlos Santana. Cindy Blackman Santana. (Courtesy Carlyle Room) Cindy Blackman Santana. (Courtesy Carlyle Room) Cindy Blackman Santana rocks The Carlyle Room in Northwest DC this Friday and Saturday. “We have some originals and some work by other…