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Stephen A. Smith will continue to be ESPN’s staple — and make a lot of money while doing so.The longtime reporter and analyst has agreed to a five-year extension worth at least $100 million, according to The Athletic.Smith has been a longtime host of “First Take,” which will continue to be his primary duty with the network, the report said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Stephen A. Smith accepts the Gil Nickel Humanitarian Award onstage during the 27th Annual UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation’s “Taste for a Cure” Event at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California, on…

Cutting costs was a theme for the Jacksonville Jaguars Thursday, and Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram became a cap casualty, according to multiple reports. Earlier in the day, Christian Kirk, the veteran wide receiver who was going to be released anyway, was traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick, according to The Athletic. Kirk carried the team’s heftiest cap hit at $24.1 million, and the team is scheduled to save just over $10 million by getting him off the books, according to Over The Cap. Engram was the second-biggest cap hit for Jacksonville for the 2025 season…

CNN  —  Pope Francis thanked his supporters for their prayers on Thursday in a breathless audio message that nonetheless lifted spirits among his faithful as concerns grow for the 88-year-old pontiff’s health. The Pope’s pre-recorded remarks, broadcast on loudspeakers at the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square ahead of the nightly recitation of the rosary prayer, marked the first time supporters heard the pontiff’s voice since his hospitalization around three weeks ago. “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for my health from the Square, I accompany you from here. May God bless you and the Virgin…

Washington CNN  —  President Donald Trump’s firing of the former chairwoman of the National Labor Relations Board was an “illegal act,” a federal judge ruled Thursday, overturning her ousting in a decision that was highly critical of Trump’s “intent on pushing the bounds of his office.” The ruling from US District Judge Beryl Howell represents the third time in less than a week that a federal judge in Washington, DC, has ruled unlawful Trump’s firing of officials who head independent agencies. In a scathing ruling, Howell called Trump’s attempt earlier this year to fire Gwynne Wilcox, who had been serving…

New York CNN  —  Walgreens Boots Alliance is being taken private in a deal valued up to $23.7 billion, following a largely disastrous run on the public markets where its market cap has lost billions and more than 10% of its locations have closed. It brings an end to nearly 100 years as a publicly traded company. After opening its 100th store in Chicago, Walgreens went public the following year in 1927. Private equity firm Sycamore Partners agreed to pay $11.45 a share in cash, according to a statement from Walgreens. Including debt and other potential future payouts, the company…

Cheyenne, Wyoming AP  —  Women planning pill abortions in Wyoming will need to get an ultrasound after lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto of the law. Wednesday’s 22-9 vote by the state Senate followed a 45-16 vote by the House on Tuesday to override. In vetoing the bill Monday, Republican Gov. Mark Gordon questioned whether it was reasonable and necessary, especially for victims of rape and incest. Lawmakers cited concerns about women’s well-being Wednesday in voting to override, and they cleared the two-thirds majority requirement. “He’s very concerned about the psychological effects of this procedure,” Republican Sen. Darin Smith of Cheyenne…

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Christine McVie’s former London penthouse is now up for grabs. The late Fleetwood Mac singer and keyboardist’s former home in the Belgravia neighborhood of London is on the market for $8.9 million, in partnership with Beauchamp Estates, which holds the listing.”With a private roof garden, this penthouse has all the layout advantages of a house with entertaining on the lower level and the private bedrooms on the upper floor,” Jeremy Gee, managing director of Beauchamp Estates, said in a statement. “Bright and airy with a superb specification and tastefully decorated, this wonderful penthouse offers contemporary living…

Nike debuted its first Super Bowl commercial in 27 years last month, and while a star-studded female lineup of athletes was involved, the ad received criticism for the company’s stance on supporting transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, JuJu Watkins, Sha’Carri Richardson, Jordan Chiles and other stars from various sports were in the one-minute ad that had different language with the same theme. The slogans included “You can’t flex, so flex,” “You can’t fill a stadium, so fill that stadium,” “You can’t be emotional, so be emotional” and “You can’t win, so win.”CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE…

California residents and schools have faced recurring instances of transgender athletes competing in girls sports over the last several months, prompting national scrutiny; disruption to academics, athletics and family life; and even lawsuits. On Thursday, some of those affected California residents watched Gov. Gavin Newsom admit on his new podcast that he believes transgender athletes competing in girls sports is “unfair” yet justify allowing it to happen. “It’s deeply unfair,” Newsom said of transgender athletes competing with girls. “There’s also a humility and a grace. … These poor people are more likely to commit suicide, have anxiety and depression. And the way…

CNN  —  The crisis responders who answer the national hotline run by the Department of Veterans Affairs are often talking to former armed servicemembers at life’s lowest moments, many contemplating harming themselves or others. With President Donald Trump ordering federal workers to return to the office, some are now answering those calls from veterans in crisis in open cubicles around other federal workers. Several spoke to CNN about using hushed tones and even resorting to working from their car in the office’s garage for privacy. The hotline staff no longer have their own office space because the buildings that housed…