Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Panthers cross rusher Brian Burns headed for tag

Panthers cross rusher Brian Burns and Carolina are not any nearer to a long-term contract settlement, signaling the franchise tag is imminent forward of Tuesday’s deadline. Teams can apply franchise and transition tags to limit pending free brokers from hitting the open market with out refusal rights.

Report: Panthers parting methods with CB Donte Jackson

The Carolina Panthers are anticipated to launch or commerce veteran cornerback Donte Jackson, ESPN reported Monday. Jackson, 28, has a $4 million roster bonus due March 16. His launch would save $5.9 million in opposition to the wage cap.

Spring coaching roundup: Twins earn split-squad sweep

Ryan Jeffers, Willi Castro and Carlos Santana hit solo house runs to information the host Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday in Fort Myers, Fla. The Twins entered the fourth inning down 2-0 earlier than Jeffers and Castro knocked back-to-back homers off Dylan Lee. Santana delivered the go-ahead dinger the subsequent inning off Grant Holmes (0-2).

Preds F Tommy Novak indicators three-year, $10.5M extension

The Nashville Predators signed middle Tommy Novak to a three-year, $10.5 million contract on Monday. Novak, 26, has recorded 34 factors (13 targets, 21 assists) by means of 51 video games this season.

Houston stays No. 1; Kansas falls out of prime 10

Houston remained No. 1 within the Associated Press Top 25 ballot launched Monday whereas Kansas dropped out of the highest 10 for the primary time in three seasons. Houston (26-3) earned 52 first-place votes on the heels of a nail-biting 87-85 win at Oklahoma on Saturday. UConn (26-3) moved up a spot into No. 2, incomes six first-place votes. Purdue (26-3) dropped to No. 3 and bought 4 first-place votes.

Buccaneers maintain WR Mike Evans with $52M extension

Pro Bowl large receiver Mike Evans signed a two-year, $52 million contract to stay with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers one week earlier than he was eligible to check the open market as an unrestricted free agent. The first draft decide made by present common supervisor Jason Licht, Evans’ deal consists of $35 million assured and his annual common earnings put him within the prime 4 within the NFL at his place. This is his third contract with the Buccaneers.

Report: Suns G Devin Booker (ankle) out one other 7-10 days

The Phoenix Suns can be with out All-Star guard Devin Booker for one more 7-10 days with a proper ankle harm, The Athletic reported Monday. The four-time All-Star sprained his ankle with 1:15 left in Saturday’s 118-109 loss to the Houston Rockets. The Suns had been on protection when Booker’s foot bought tangled with teammate Royce O’Neale.

Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin out two weeks

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin will miss the subsequent two weeks with a lower-body harm. The middle left Saturday’s 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers after receiving a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct at 9:57 of the third interval.

Olympics-Canada sports activities organizations face disaster with out additional funding, says COC

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) on Monday known as on the federal authorities to extend monetary assist to nationwide sport organizations, which it says are overstretched and face a considerable discount in companies and packages. The request for added funding, which the COC mentioned was essential to keep away from the system taking a step backwards, comes lower than 5 months earlier than the beginning of the Paris Olympics.

NFL-Beloved Eagles centre Kelce retires after 13 seasons

Philadelphia Eagles centre Jason Kelce introduced his retirement on Monday after a 13-year National Football League profession throughout which he established himself as probably the greatest at his place and endeared himself to the group’s fanbase. Kelce, the older brother of Kansas City Chiefs tight finish Travis Kelce, received a Super Bowl in February 2018, earned seven Pro Bowl alternatives and was named a first-team All Pro six occasions in an NFL profession spent totally with the Eagles.

(With inputs from companies.)