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FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Dec. 16, 2023, in Detroit. The Broncos told Wilson, Monday, March 4, 2024, that they are going to release him next week, just 18 months after signing the Super Bowl-winning quarterback to a five-year, $242 million contract extension.

Denver Broncos inform QB Russell Wilson they’ll release him when new league year begins

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Dec. 16, 2023, in Detroit. The Broncos told Wilson, Monday, March 4, 2024, that they are going to release him next week, just 18 months after signing the Super Bowl-winning quarterback to a five-year, $242 million contract extension.

March 4, 2024, 3:38pm National Sports

Broncos still on the hook for $39 million salary in 2024 Read story

Pittsburgh Penguins center Jeff Carter (77) tries to score against Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Seattle.

Grubauer posts first shutout of season as Kraken topple Penguins 2-0

Pittsburgh Penguins center Jeff Carter (77) tries to score against Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Seattle.

February 29, 2024, 10:01pm National Sports

Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves and posted his first shutout of the season, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Alex Wennberg scored goals and the Seattle Kraken beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-0. Read story

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds in to a double play during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Phoenix, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

Shohei Ohtani shows he’s “built differently,” slugs 2-run HR in first exhibition game with Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds in to a double play during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Phoenix, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

February 27, 2024, 4:48pm National Sports

Shohei Ohtani stepped into the bright Arizona sun, carrying the weight of a $700 million contract and the expectations that go with it, before launching a two-run homer in his first exhibition game for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Read story

Seattle Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand, left, congratulates goalie Philipp Grubauer after a shootout during an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-3.

Kraken hold back Bruins in shootout, 4-3

Seattle Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand, left, congratulates goalie Philipp Grubauer after a shootout during an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-3.

February 26, 2024, 10:32pm National Sports

Kailer Yamamoto scored the only goal in a shootout and the Seattle Kraken overcame David Pastrnak's hat trick to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Monday night. Read story

United States forward Sophia Smith, front, falls while vying for the ball against, from back left to right, Mexico defender Rebeca Bernal, midfielder Alexia Delgado and defender Cristina Ferral during a CONCACAF Gold Cup women's soccer tournament match, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Carson, Calif.

U.S. women’s soccer falls to Mexico for second time ever, 2-0

United States forward Sophia Smith, front, falls while vying for the ball against, from back left to right, Mexico defender Rebeca Bernal, midfielder Alexia Delgado and defender Cristina Ferral during a CONCACAF Gold Cup women's soccer tournament match, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Carson, Calif.

February 26, 2024, 10:28pm National Sports

Mexico beat the United States for the second time ever, getting goals from Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo for a 2-0 victory in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. Read story

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle, right, celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks with left wing Jared McCann, center, and center Matty Beniers, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Seattle.

McCann, Eberle lead way as Kraken beat Canucks 5-2

Seattle Kraken right wing Jordan Eberle, right, celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks with left wing Jared McCann, center, and center Matty Beniers, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Seattle.

February 22, 2024, 10:14pm National Sports

Jared McCann had a goal and three assists, Jordan Eberle added two goals and an assist and the Seattle Kraken beat NHL-leading Vancouver 5-2 on Thursday night, handing the Canucks their fourth straight loss. Read story

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Denver.

Stretch run of NBA season has arrived

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Denver.

February 21, 2024, 6:29pm National Sports

The NBA All-Star break is over, games resume on Thursday and the defending champion Nuggets are hoping that this is the time when they can start hitting their best stride. Read story

New Seattle Storm players Nneka Ogwumike (3) and Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) attend a press conference in Seattle, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

Diggins-Smith finds a fresh start with Seattle Storm

New Seattle Storm players Nneka Ogwumike (3) and Skylar Diggins-Smith (4) attend a press conference in Seattle, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.

February 20, 2024, 10:08am National Sports

Skylar Diggins-Smith will get a fresh start while playing alongside WNBA scoring champion Jewell Loyd, former MVP Nneka Ogwumike and rising star Ezi Magbegor in her first season with the Seattle Storm. Read story

William Byron celebrates while standing on his car after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

William Byron launches Hendrick Motorsports’ 40th anniversary season with Daytona 500 victory

William Byron celebrates while standing on his car after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M.

February 19, 2024, 5:54pm Latest News

William Byron launched Hendrick Motorsports’ 40th anniversary season by snapping the team’s nine-year Daytona 500 losing streak with a win Monday in the rain-delayed “Great American Race.” Read story

Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond shovels the puck past Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in Seattle.

Chiarot scores in OT to give Red Wings 4-3 win over Kraken

Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond shovels the puck past Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, in Seattle.

February 19, 2024, 4:07pm National Sports

Ben Chiarot scored 1:06 into overtime, Patrick Kane got his 800th career assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Monday. Read story