Almost 4 months after Bears normal supervisor Ryan Pace vowed to select up Leonard Floyd’s fifth-year choice, he made it official Wednesday, locking the surface linebacker up by way of 2020. Floyd has proven flashes throughout his three-year Bears profession, recording 15 ½ sacks, one interception, one pressured fumble and three fumble recoveries. The Bears consider he could have an opportunity to excel in his second season reverse Khalil Mack. The NFL permits groups to select up the fifth-year choice on all first-round picks — however they need to accomplish that after their third season. The Bears additionally made Brad Childress’ return official once they named the previous Vikings head coach their senior offensive assistant. He labored with
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Ditching metal trellis body “not an possibility”
The RC16 is an outlier on the present MotoGP grid, as it's the solely design to not utilise a standard aluminium twin spar body and the ever-present Ohlins forks. KTM additionally started with a 'screamer' engine in 2017, though it switched to a 'large bang' firing order that yr earlier than growing a counter-rotating crankshaft variant in the course of 2018. But whereas KTM has copied its rivals by way of engine type, Beirer says the crew will not go so far as ditching its distinctive design of chassis and WP suspension. "That's not an possibility," Beirer mentioned when requested by MotoGP.com's Simon Crafar whether or not KTM might ever countenance switching to an aluminium chassis or totally
Failure? Not an option
From a Misano painted red by Jorge Lorenzo’s (Ducati Team) pole and teammate Andrea Dovizioso’s victory, it’s time to pack up and head for MotorLand Aragon – where the red may well remain. The track is a venue much loved by Championship leader Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team), and the stands will likely be filled with the red flag of the 93. Marquez has such an advantage in the title fight that it could be the faithful’s last chance to see him race on home turf before becoming a seven-time World Champion, too – and his speed at the venue has been unrivalled. On pole in four of the five MotoGP™ races he’s competed in at MotorLand, Marquez has three
Warriors’ Kevin Durant Certain To Return To Team Next Season, Despite Contract Option
Kevin Durant has no intention of shaking up the NBA again in the near future. The Golden State Warriors superstar told the Atheltic’s Anthony Slater he won’t opt out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason. The two-year deal Durant signed last summer allows him to opt out after this season, but he’s enjoying his time with the Warriors so much leaving hasn’t crossed his mind. “I’m not even thinking about that,” Durant said about his potential to leave the team. “I’m here. I’m here. I ain’t even thought about it.” Slater then asked Durant whether that mean’s he’s 100 percent certain to return to the Wa... NESN.com
Giancarlo Stanton’s Agent: Red Sox Never Were Presented As Trade Option
We might never know whether Giancarlo Stanton would have accepted a trade to the Boston Red Sox. According to Stanton’s agent, Joel Wolfe, the Red Sox never were presented as a possible trade destination for the All-Star outfielder during the Miami Marlins’ negotiations. Stanton, of course, waived his no-trade clause to join the New York Yankees, who officially introduced him Monday during a news conference at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. This seemingly would explain why the Red Sox weren’t really linked to Stanton during his final days with the Marlins. It’s somewhat surprising, though, as Boston could use... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Rudy Gay Agrees To Two-Year, $17M-Plus Contract With Spurs
Share this: Rudy Gay is on the move. Gay has agreed to a two-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday. Wojnarowski added that the deal is for $17 million-plus. Free agent forward Rudy Gay has agreed to a two year deal with the Spurs, league sourcs tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 7, 2017 Sources: Rudy Gay's deal with the Spurs: two-years, $17M-plus with a player option. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 7, 2017 TNT’s David Aldridge also provided further details on the deal. Spurs used mid-level exception on two-year deal for Rudy Gay (player option second year). @wojespn first with agreement. — David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 7, 2017 That number is a bit surprising, considering he had a player option for
Kevin Durant To Decline Player Option, Will Re-Sign With Warriors
Share this: Kevin Durant will become a free agent on July 1, but the star forward won’t be available on the open market for very long. According to ESPN’s Chris Haynes, Durant plans to decline the player option on his contract with the Golden State Warriors, only to re-sign with the team for less than max value. Durant would have been on the books for $28 million had he accepted the option, but his opting out helps out the Warriors in the long run. By KD taking less than the max, Golden State will be in a much better position to re-sign Andre Iguodala, who’s also set to hit free agency on July 1. Haynes, citing sources, believes Durant’s new deal will be similar