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May 12 (UPI) -- Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes was released from a hospital after being treated for injuries he sustained during a fatal weekend car crash in Largo, Fla., the school announced Monday. "We are aware of a car crash that occurred on the afternoon of May 10 in Largo, Fla., involving student-athlete Adarius Hayes," the Hurricanes said. "Adarius was hospitalized and released, and we are currently working to gather more information.

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May 12 (UPI) -- Michael Jordan will join NBC Sports as a special contributor during the 2025-26 NBA season, NBCUniversal announced Monday. "I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC," the six-time champion and 2009 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee said in a news release. "The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I'm excited about being a special contributor to the project.

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May 12 (UPI) -- Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti will serve as the new coach of the Brazil men's national team, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced Monday. "Bringing Carlo Ancelotti to lead Brazil is more than a strategic move," confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues said. "It is a statement to the world that we are determined to reclaim the top spot on the podium. He is the greatest coach in history and now he is leading the greatest national team on the planet.

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May 12 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Browns agreed to sign free agent safety Damontae Kazee to a one-year contract, a source familiar with the deal told UPI on Monday. Kazee, 31, spent the last three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The eight-year veteran totaled 31 combined tackles, two passes defensed and an interception over 15 appearances last season. Kazee signed a two-year, $6 million deal with the Steelers in 2023.

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May 12 (UPI) -- The NFL will hold a Peacock Holiday Exclusive matchup on Dec. 27 on the streaming service, the league and its broadcast partners announced Monday. The Week 17 game between two unnamed teams will air in primetime on NBC stations in the competing team cities and be available on NFL+. NBC and Peacock also will air a Sunday Night Football broadcast Dec. 28.