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Two Maryland products are returning to the region. The Washington Commanders agreed to sign safety Nick Cross and tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.

Center Tyler Linderbaum signs with the Raiders. Pass rusher Jaelan Phillips signs with the Panthers. Receiver Romeo Doubs signs with the Patriots. Receiver Alec Pierce stays with the Colts. Commanders general manager Adam Peters was reportedly "in"

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After six members of the Iranian women's soccer team defected on a recent trip to Australia, Tehran says its men's team will not take part in the upcoming World Cup in the United States.

The surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals.

Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said he misspoke when, during an interview before Tuesday's World Baseball Classic game against Italy, he said the Americans had already booked their ticket to the semifinal.

Cade Cavalli will take the mound for the Washington Nationals on opening day, the team announced Wednesday, his first start in such a position.

A deal isn't a deal until it's official.

Four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has agreed on a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

The Commanders' defensive overhaul continuedThe Commanders' defensive overhaul continued Wednesday. The franchise signed former New England Patriots edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal worth $12 million, according to multiple reports.