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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1956, Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1971, Kristi Yamaguchi, American figure skater was born. In 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1986, JP Pietersen, South African rugby player was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1991, James Rodríguez, Colombian footballer was born. In 1991, Pablo Carreño Busta, Spanish tennis player was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Cardinals lock up Rookie of the Year favorite with nine figure extension
The St. Louis Cardinals are the newest team to hop on board with a contract extension for an up-and-coming star player. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, St.
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CBS Sports
· Jul 10, 2026
JJ Wetherholt extension: Cardinals reportedly lock up standout rookie on $112.5 million deal
Wetherholt is the favorite for National League Rookie of the Year
Yardbarker
· Jun 26, 2026
Steelers facing potential contract issue with Joey Porter Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have already locked in two key young players with long-term contract extensions this offseason. There is another key player getting close to needing a new contract.
RealGM Basketball Wiretap
· Jul 1, 2026
Norman Powell, Bulls Agree To Two-Year, $45M Contract
The Chicago Bulls and guard Norman Powell have agreed to a two-year, 45 million contract. This will use up most of Chicago's remaining cap space. Powell was a first-time All-Star for the Miami Heat last season. The 33-year-old shooting guard averaged 21.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Powell shot 47 from the field, including 38 on three-pointers. Powell was traded to Miami ahead of last season from the LA Clippers. In addition to the Heat and Clippers, Powell has also played for the Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers in his 11-year NBA career.
profootballtalk
· Jul 9, 2026
Two groups emerge from pack in effort to buy Seahawks
An unnamed (for now) former Seahawks player is attached to one of the two groups.
Awful Announcing
· Jul 11, 2026
Jeff Passan to social media troll: ‘Stop gooning and learn ball’
ESPN’s Jeff Passan delivered breaking news on Friday that the St. Louis Cardinals have signed star rookie JJ Wetherholt to a “nine-figure contract” extension that will “buy out multiple years of free agency.” BREAKING: Rookie standout JJ Wetherholt and the St. Louis Cardinals are in agreement on a long-term contract extension that will buy out
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Related coverage for "Cardinals lock up Rookie of the Year favorite with nine figure extension": CBS Sports — JJ Wetherholt extension: Cardinals reportedly lock up standout rookie on $112.5 million deal . Yardbarker — Steelers facing potential contract issue with Joey Porter Jr.. RealGM Basketball Wiretap — Norman Powell, Bulls Agree To Two-Year, $45M Contract. profootballtalk — Two groups emerge from pack in effort to buy Seahawks. Awful Announcing — Jeff Passan to social media troll: ‘Stop gooning and learn ball’. SB Nation — This new Buck is ready to break out