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Detroit makes Jahmyr Gibbs NFL’s newest highest-paid running back with 3-year deal
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with Jahmyr Gibbs, a three-year deal worth up to $75.7 million that his agents say makes him the NFL’s newest highest-paid running back. Athletes First announced the deal Thursday, hours after Gibbs took the field for the first time since the Lions’ training camp started. His agents also noted the new contract includes $51.5 million guaranteed for the Pro Bowler. Two days earlier, Atlanta briefly made Bijan Robinson the NFL’s highest-paid running back. Gibbs rushed for 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns last season and had 77 receptions for 616 yards and five more TDs.
Colts keep 2021 league rushing champ Jonathan Taylor with 2-year, $44 million deal, AP source says
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has signed a two-year contract extension worth $44 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person requested anonymity because the team had not made an official announcement and does not release contract terms. The deal keeps Taylor, the 2021 NFL rushing champ, off next spring’s free agent market. Taylor had repeatedly said he wanted to remain with the Colts for the rest of his career. Last week when he reported to training camp, Taylor said he was optimistic a deal would be completed before Indy’s Sept. 13 season opener against Baltimore.
Gauff backs WTA gene-testing, while criticizing how it creates animosity toward trans community
TORONTO (AP) — Coco Gauff understands the reasoning behind the WTA Tour’s newly introduced gene-testing policy. What the two-time Grand Slam champion doesn’t favor is how politicized the discussion becomes in generating what Gauff called animosity towards the trans community. To her, the topic requires a more nuanced conversation, which is why Gauff provided what she called a nuanced answer. Gauff says she agrees with protecting fairness in women’s sports. At the same time, she’s not a fan of outsiders using the topic as a reason to attack the trans community. Gauff made her comments at the Canadian Open in Toronto following her opening-match win over Kayla Day.
Beau Hossler has to win to reach postseason. He opens with 61 to lead Ben James at Wyndham
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Beau Hossler has to win the Wyndham Championship to advance to the PGA Tour postseason. He got off to an ideal start with a great finish for a 61. That gives him a one-shot lead over Ben James who also has to win. James only graduated college just over two months ago. He has a card as the No. 1 player in the PGA Tour University ranking. He was tied until a late bogey. Jackson Koivun has an easier path trying to go from college to the playoffs in two months. He started at No. 70 and shot 67,
New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts
NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women’s national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title. The young stars will be joined by Olympic medalists A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper and Kelsey Plum. Rhyne Howard and Aliyah Boston will also be making their World Cup debuts.
UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting
European soccer’s governing body says it has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions despite FIFA apologizing for its failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. UEFA reiterated its stance that it had lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino. UEFA also says conditions to withdraw its boycott threat have not been met, specifically that “assurances have to be made that such attempts to disfigure the game in this way will never be made again.” FIFA and Infantino tried to present a united front following a high-level summit in Morocco on Wednesday when it announced the president had the full support of those in attendance.
Trump celebrates US Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has hosted the U.S. Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House, honoring their accomplishments in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games. Nearly half of Team USA athletes attended the reception in the East Room, along with coaches and staff. Speedskater Jordan Stolz, who placed his gold medal around Trump’s neck at a recent rally, was among them. Three hundred U.S. athletes participated in the games and won 57 medals. The U.S. men’s hockey team previously visited Trump in February. Members of the women’s hockey team, who declined an earlier invitation, attended Thursday’s celebration.
FIFA’s president held off an internal revolt. Next up is a hotly contested election
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino has held off the potential of an internal revolt during a summit meeting in Morocco this week. A scathing response from European soccer’s governing body UEFA however confirms he still has a fight on his hands to hold onto power. It appears an apology over his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup will not be enough to satisfy his fiercest detractors who want a change at the top of FIFA. UEFA maintains its threat to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions and reiterates that it had lost confidence in Infantino.
NASCAR changing stage break rules to limit laps run under caution, create more green flag racing
NASCAR plans to implement a new stage-break procedure for its Cup Series races starting this weekend at Iowa Speedway. The change comes after fans expressed dissatisfaction with too many consecutive caution laps during the recent Indianapolis race. Under the new rules, if a natural caution occurs with 10 or fewer laps remaining in Stage 1 or Stage 2, the stage will be deemed complete at that time. NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell announced the change on Thursday, emphasizing the desire for more green flag racing and action for fans. The new procedure will continue through the remainder of the season.
Jade Carey returns home to the US gymnastics championships with ‘no expectations, no pressure’
PHOENIX (AP) — Jade Carey doesn’t need to compete at the U.S. gymnastics championships, but she’s doing it for the joy. The 26-year-old Olympic gold medalist could have retired after her NCAA career ended in 2025, but she returned to the gym for fun. Carey says she has no expectations or pressure, just a desire to enjoy the sport. Her father and coach supports her flexible training approach. Carey plans to add difficulty gradually as she vies for a spot on the 2028 U.S. Olympic team. Carey says her internal drive to compete remains strong. She wants to see how far she can push herself while enjoying every moment.
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