Out in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, there's a man named Gary Cantrell who brings ultra-marathon runners into his backyard to run in the Big Dog's Backyard Ultra. The rules of the competition are simple. Runners must complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour and the last one standing wins. SI's Jessica Smetana tells the story of athletes who risk massive injuries to win a small gold coin, inscribed with, "I SURVIVED," on the back.
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.
