On the heels of their destination wedding, Olympic champion and NFL defensive back take a brief “intermission” to finalize terms with Green Bay.
Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
Actor Ryan Reynolds halts efforts to buy Ottawa Senators, per report
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UFC fighter Tony Ferguson arrested on DUI charge after late-night crash
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Former A’s, Giants pitcher Vida Blue dies at 73
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