All articles tagged with #release
Former NFL safety Darren Sharper, convicted of multiple rapes, was moved from federal prison on May 27 to either home confinement or a halfway house, bringing him closer to potential release. He was sentenced in 2016 to 18 years with credit for time served, and a 2025 bid for early release to seek treatment for traumatic brain injuries/CTE was denied. He is currently due to be freed on December 27, 2028.
Fightful Select reports Steve Maclin wanted to keep his TNA departure quiet, but TNA issued a press release confirming the release. Maclin had publicly criticized TNA’s creative direction, especially after the move to AMC, and pay scale issues were noted. Both Maclin and Myla Grace are expected to draw interest from other promotions as a result.
Steve Maclin has left TNA Wrestling, with the company announcing his immediate release (alongside Myla Grace). Maclin’s last match was May 15 in Sacramento, where he lost the TNA World Championship to Mike Santana, after an injury at Sacrifice in March that was later deemed not a concussion. He had reportedly signed a new contract in January, but requested his release, which Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp and Maclin himself confirmed, with Maclin posting “STACK BODIES.”
Paralives enters Early Access on May 25, 2026, prompting comparisons to The Sims 4’s 2014 launch. The article, based on an early-playthrough, frames the situation as a broader in‑progress look at Early Access as a development model and weighs how Paralives’ approach, pacing, and features might influence the life‑simulation genre as it evolves, drawing clear parallels and notable differences with The Sims 4’s release trajectory.
A judge is weighing allowing former Oklahoma death-row inmate Richard Glossip to await his appeals on the murder conviction outside prison after posting a $500,000 bond. The development could mark a new phase in a decades‑long case, potentially setting conditions for release and ongoing legal review.
The Colts released veteran cornerback Kenny Moore after no trade materialized despite an April request, freeing about $7.06 million against the cap ($6.05 million dead cap). Moore, 30, had spent his entire Colts tenure since 2017 (132 games, 111 starts, 21 interceptions, 68 passes defended, 6 forced fumbles, 11.5 sacks) and earned a Pro Bowl in 2021. Indianapolis also waived linebacker John Bullock.
Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day are departing WWE after a mutual decision amid post-WrestleMania cuts; they reportedly rejected contract restructuring offers from parent company TKO and have moved to the alumni section, with a 90-day non-compete likely delaying any immediate moves to other promotions.
Online fans pushed #WeWantKairi and Asuka voiced support after Kairi Sane’s surprise WWE release, while insiders told Fightful Select that the departure shocked WWE due to her active role in a storyline with Asuka and IYO Sky; the frustration grew as a planned payoff was scrapped, though Sane is expected to have many options in her future wrestling career.
UFC welterweight Daniel Rodriguez recounted spending eight months in a Mexican jail after being arrested at the border for marijuana possession. He described brutal, crowded cells, limited food, and the mental strain, but said his MMA background and support from fighters, friends, and his legal team helped secure his release. He’s hopeful for a return to competition in 2026, eyeing a possible high-profile matchup (including Leon Edwards) after training and negotiating with teams and the UFC.
AP News reports that a Japanese national detained in Iran since last year has been released; the piece, updated March 22, 2026, notes ongoing diplomatic engagement by Japan to handle the case.
Professional Fighters League has released former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, ending his multi-sport run with the league after a stint that included high-profile boxing bouts and MMA appearances under a flexible contract.
The Chicago Bears released linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, saving about $15 million in cap space since his contract had no guaranteed money left; Edmunds has started 119 games and logged 900 tackles in eight seasons (including Pro Bowls in 2019 and 2020) and will hit free agency with teams such as the Cowboys reportedly seeking linebackers.
The New England Patriots have informed Stefon Diggs they intend to release him at the start of the new league year, potentially triggering trade interest as other teams evaluate cap space. Diggs would carry $6 million guaranteed if he’s on the roster next week, while the move would save about $16.8 million against the cap. Diggs, who recovered from a 2024 ACL injury to post 1,013 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 85 catches in 2025, added 14 receptions for 110 yards and a TD in the postseason as the Patriots reached Super Bowl LX.
New York Giants plan to release linebacker Bobby Okereke at the start of the league year (March 11) to save about $9 million; in 2025 he started all 17 games with 143 tackles, a sack, two interceptions and six passes defensed, leaving after three Giants seasons (385 tackles, 5.5 sacks, four interceptions, seven forced fumbles, 19 passes defensed) following four seasons with the Colts.
Felipe Bunes and Jose Daniel Medina were released from the UFC roster after losses on the Feb. 28 Mexico City card. Bunes went 1-3 in the UFC after joining in 2024, while Medina exits after four straight UFC losses and a five-fight skid, becoming a free agent.