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Stafford Signs $55 Million Extension with Rams
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Stafford Signs $55 Million Extension with Rams

Reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford has secured his future in Los Angeles with a one-year contract extension worth $55 million. The deal keeps the veteran quarterback with the Rams through the 2027 season.

5/22/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Joey Chestnut to Defend Hot Dog Title on Probation
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Joey Chestnut to Defend Hot Dog Title on Probation

Seventeen-time champion Joey Chestnut will compete in the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 despite being on probation following a guilty plea to a misdemeanor battery charge.

5/21/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Mizzou's Ahmad Hardy Begins Rehabilitation After Shooting
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Mizzou's Ahmad Hardy Begins Rehabilitation After Shooting

All-America running back Ahmad Hardy has returned to Missouri and started his rehabilitation process just over a week after being shot in Mississippi. The university's football program released a video update from Hardy on Wednesday.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Sabres Extend Lindy Ruff After Playoff Breakthrough
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Sabres Extend Lindy Ruff After Playoff Breakthrough

The Buffalo Sabres have secured coach Lindy Ruff with a two-year contract extension following his success in leading the team back to the NHL playoffs. The extension rewards Ruff for ending the franchise's historic 14-year postseason drought.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Atkinson Defends Timeout Strategy Amid Cavaliers' Collapse
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Atkinson Defends Timeout Strategy Amid Cavaliers' Collapse

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson stood by his decision to retain timeouts during the closing minutes of Tuesday's Eastern Conference Finals opener, as his team surrendered a commanding 22-point advantage to the New York Knicks.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Big Ten Commissioner Advocates for 24-Team College Football Playoff
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Big Ten Commissioner Advocates for 24-Team College Football Playoff

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti publicly endorsed a 24-team College Football Playoff model on Tuesday, explicitly rejecting the possibility of a 16-team format. The comments represent the conference's first extensive public position on playoff expansion beyond the current structure.

5/20/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Michigan AD Seeks Program Stability After Turbulent Period
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Michigan AD Seeks Program Stability After Turbulent Period

Athletic Director Warde Manuel is calling for greater consistency at Michigan following a tumultuous stretch that saw the Wolverines capture national championships in football and men's basketball while simultaneously navigating multiple high-profile controversies.

5/19/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Big East Player of Year RJ Luis Commits to LSU
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Big East Player of Year RJ Luis Commits to LSU

RJ Luis, the 2025 Big East Player of the Year from St. John's, has committed to LSU, though questions remain about his eligibility following time spent on NBA two-way contracts this past season.

5/19/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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