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How the Texans created $6.4 million in Shaq Mason’s restructured contract

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The Houston Texans added $6.4 million to their salary cap for the 2024 season after offensive guard Shaq Mason agreed to a contract restructure. The Texans converted around $8 million from his original $9.25 million for 2024 into a signing bonus, per KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson. This lowered Mason’s cap hit for this season from $12.3 million to $5.688 million. Shaq Mason restructure … [Read more...] about How the Texans created $6.4 million in Shaq Mason’s restructured contract

World champion Rangers overcome disputed tip and beat Cubs 4-3 on Heim’s 10th-inning single

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Jonah Heim hit a game-ending RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning as the World Series champion Texas Rangers opened the season with a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Adolis García and Travis Jankowski homered for the Rangers, who unfurled the franchise’s first championship banner before the dramatic victory. Drew Smyly, the Cubs’ seventh pitcher, walked two to load the … [Read more...] about World champion Rangers overcome disputed tip and beat Cubs 4-3 on Heim’s 10th-inning single

ESPN is reportedly pursuing Jason Kelce to replace Robert Griffin III for Monday Night Football coverage

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When Jason Kelce announced his retirement from the NFL in early March, the longtime Eagles center knew he’d have no shortage of opportunities in his post-playing career. And we could be nearing an answer on what his life after football will look like. According to a report from The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, ESPN is pursuing Kelce to serve as an analyst for Monday Night … [Read more...] about ESPN is reportedly pursuing Jason Kelce to replace Robert Griffin III for Monday Night Football coverage

The Astros drop a tough one to open the season

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Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Napoleon didn’t conquer England in a day. The first month of baseball is tricky because you never know whether a team’s performance is a blip or a harbinger of things to come and it is important to not overreact to small sample sizes. But what would sports blogging be without the overreactions? The Astros opened up there season with a 5-4 … [Read more...] about The Astros drop a tough one to open the season