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Suns match Pacers’ 4-year, $133 million offer sheet to Deandre Ayton after Pacers offer
Former Chiefs, Browns OL Mitchell Schwartz announces retirement
Cowboys, Dalton Schultz are not expected to reach agreement on contract extension
Brady would’ve “preferred to un-retire in July” instead of in March
Oregon football star Spencer Webb, 22, dies
Joey Chestnut
Contributors Santiago Leon – @sleon Jeff Gignac – @jeffgignac
Suns match Pacers’ 4-year, $133 million offer sheet to Deandre Ayton after Pacers offerThe Phoenix Suns matched the Indiana Pacers’ four-year, $133 million offer sheet for restricted free agent center Deandre Ayton, clearing the way for him to return to the franchise, his agents, Bill Duffy and Nima Namakian, told ESPN on Thursday night.
The Suns had until 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday to match the largest offer sheet in the history of the NBA, but matched it immediately and ended the Pacers’ pursuit of Ayton.
Phoenix showed no inclination to negotiate a sign-and-trade agreement with Indiana prior to Ayton signing the sheet, sources said.
Former Chiefs, Browns OL Mitchell Schwartz announces retirementFormer Chiefs and Browns offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz announced his retirement from football on Thursday, concluding a nine-season career in the NFL.
Schwartz started at tackle for the Super Bowl-winning Chiefs squad during the 2019 season and earned a first-team All-Pro honor in 2018. The 33-year-old last played during the 2020 season.
Cowboys, Dalton Schultz are not expected to reach agreement on contract extensionThe Dallas Cowboys gave tight end Dalton Schultz the franchise tag on March 8. If he plays under it, his salary will be $10.931 million this season.
“There has been no progress in long-term contract discussions between the Cowboys and franchise-tagged TE Dalton Schultz,” notes the Dallas News. “The two sides have not spoken in weeks, source said. Deadlines can spur action, but as of now, no deal is imminent as Friday’s cutoff looms.”
If the Cowboys soon strike a multiyear deal with Schultz, it will be their first Hail Mary completion of the 2022 season. The two sides stand far apart in negotiations. Talks would need to take on new life to culminate in a contract, and market conditions could compel the Cowboys to wait.
The deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign an extension is 3 p.m. July 15. Should no agreement be finalized by then, Schultz will spend the season on a $10.93 million tag and face the potential of being tagged a second time for $13.12 million in 2023.
Brady would’ve “preferred to un-retire in July” instead of in MarchBuccaneers quarterback Tom Brady discussed a number of topics during a recent sit-down with “Vari