Hockey players are getting absolutely paid this summer, and for the third time in just a few months, there’s a new highest-paid NHLer: Cale Makar. The Colorado Avalanche announced that they have come to terms on a contract extension with the two-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman, and it’s big. How does eight years, $163.2 million sound? […]
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9 House Republicans defy Mike Johnson, join Dems to advance Obamacare extension vote
Nine House Republicans bucked their party leaders on Wednesday evening to advance a vote on a Democrat-led healthcare bill. The nine GOP lawmakers’ support was key to pushing ahead on a vote to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies that expired at the end of last year. A vote on the bill itself is now expected Thursday […]
Cowboys secure DaRon Bland with $92M extension days after dealing Micah Parsons to Packers
Just days after dealing All-Pro Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, the Dallas Cowboys dished out an extension to another defensive player. Cornerback DaRon Bland and the Cowboys agreed to a long-term extension worth $92 million over four seasons. The deal includes $50 million in guaranteed money, per multiple reports. Bland’s $23 million per […]
EU prepares for possible Hungarian veto on Russia sanctions extension, media reports
The European Union is bracing for a potential Hungarian veto on extending sanctions against Russia, which are set to expire on March 15, Euractiv reported on March 10, citing undisclosed sources. EU diplomats were reportedly surprised that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban did not attempt to block the conclusions of the March 6 European Council […]