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ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett on a four-year extension before the NFL deadline for franchise-tagged players.

The Falcons had until 4 p.m. ET Monday to finalize a multi-year deal with Jarrett, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff said in a statement that the Falcons made clear since last season ended that a new contract for Jarrett has been a priority.

Terms were not disclosed.

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have designated infielder Eduardo Nunez for assignment, likely ending his tenure with the team he helped win the World Series last year.Nunez was batting .228 in 60 games with Boston this season, his third in the organization. Last year, he hit .265 with 10 homers in 127 games, and also hit a three-run pinch-homer to help the Red Sox win Game 1 of the Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

JACKSON TWP — Seneca Valley Swim Club will host new member tryout evaluations from 5-7 p.m. each evening Aug. 12-13 and 19-20.Sign up for a 15-minute time slot at www.swimsvsc.org.Based on the coaches’ recommendation after the evaluation, each swimmer will be placed into the appropriate swim group.For more details, email wilson_trent@hotmail.com.

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