A Yankees minor league team has canceled its O.J. Simpson-related promotion night after receiving backlash over the event. On Monday, the Charleston RiverDogs, the Yankees' Single-A affiliate, released its 2020 promotional calendar. The schedule included an "OJ Trial Night" on May 26, which was set to offer a "juicy new spin" on the notorious murder trial. RiverDogs president Dave Echols said that the team has pulled the promotion from the schedule.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
