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The New Orleans Saints have restructured the contract of receiver Michael Thomas, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Tuesday tweet. Thomas and the Saints agreed on a one-year, $10 million deal with a max value of $15 million. The two-time All-Pro selection has logged seven seasons with the Saints, taking home just over 6,100 […]

The Miami Dolphins agreed to a two-year contract with a max value of $8.2 million with running back Jeff Wilson Jr in NFL free agency, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Tuesday tweet. Wilson placed second on the team in rushing yards with 392 in the 2022 season. He was only behind former San […]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Goldschmidt made each other better during the many times they crossed paths in the past, according to a Tuesday article from the Athletic. “I felt like I was reaching out to him, trying to get together and just hit,” Goldschmidt said, “spend a […]

Center Jason Kelce and the Eagles reached an agreement on a one-year, $14.25 million contract one day after he announced he would return for another season, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Tuesday tweet. He remains the highest-paid center in the NFL. Kelce made his announcement in a Monday tweet after mulling the decision in […]

The Houston basketball program canceled its scheduled media availability hours before it happened, according to a Monday article from ABC13 Eyewitness News. The availability could have provided valuable insight into how they are handling the adversity of being without senior guard Marcus Sasser, who suffered a lower-body injury in the American Athletic Conference championship semifinals against […]

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he would play catch for the third time tomorrow at low intensity, MLB.com Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart wrote in a Tuesday tweet. He will do so every other day. He is dealing with a low-grade strain in his forearm muscle. “They hesitate to even call it a […]

USC football was nearly there last season. In Lincoln Riley’s first season with the squad, they earned an 11-3 record and an 8-1 showing against conference opponents. The Trojans were up by 15 points against the Tulane Green Wave before falling in a 46-45 loss in the Cotton Bowl. USC head football coach Lincoln Riley […]

Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons and Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill jokingly went back and forth on Twitter after the Jalen Ramsey trade. In a Sunday tweet, Parsons responded to an official post about Ramsey going to the Dolphins. “Man wtf!! Nvm …,” he wrote. Hill responded with a tweet of his own. “Stop all the crying […]

Penny Hardaway, along with Memphis basketball, left Sunday as a champion. The Memphis Tigers earned a 75-65 victory over the Houston Cougars in the American Athletic Conference basketball tournament, knocking off the top-rated team in the nation by the Associated Press to take the first AAC championship tournament win in school history. Senior guard Kendric […]

The 2023 March Madness brackets were officially released during Selection Sunday. Mississippi State, Pittsburgh, Arizona State and Nevada were the last four to enter the tournament. Oklahoma State, Rutgers, the University of North Carolina and Clemson were the first four out. Fans and analysts reacted to the selections once the brackets were officially released. Bubbles Popped: RutgersVanderbiltNorth […]

Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey became the fourth defensive back in NFL History to be named First Team All-Pro on more than three different occasions and play for three or more teams before turning 30 years old, according to a Sunday tweet from ESPN Stats and Info. He joins Deion Sanders, Tyrann Mathieu and Darrelle Revis as the […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill took to Twitter moments after Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Dolphins in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft pick and tight end Hunter Long. “Practice is going to be crazy now,” he wrote. Ramsey posted a reaction tweet after being traded to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Dolphins […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani hit a home run at the top of the first inning as team Japan took on team Australia in the World Baseball Classic on Sunday. Fans passed around the baseball to take pictures of the ball before returning it to the fan who caught it, Fox Sports MLB wrote […]

The market for Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds may be heating up before the start of NFL free agency, NFL Network reporter Mike Giardi wrote in a Sunday tweet. “Based on conversations I had at the scouting combine, I would expect a number of teams to be heavily involved with LB Tremaine Edmunds, including the only team […]

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones had a 12-word response for any potential moves in a Sunday tweet. “I’m a Chief for life,” wrote Jones. “I will not play for another franchise.” Drafted in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft by Kansas City, Chris Jones almost immediately impacted the Chiefs’ defense when he first […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has been listed as “out” for Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a left thigh strain, Dallas Morning News Mavs and Olympics reporter Callie Caplan wrote in a Friday tweet. The Mavs are listing him as “day-to-day.” Guard Kyrie Irving missed practice for personal reasons but will hopefully join the team […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is listed as “questionable” for Saturday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ESPN NBA reporter Andrew Lopez wrote in a Friday tweet. Pelicans head coach Willie Green said forward Larry Nance Jr. and guard Jose Alvarado have been doing more work on the court, continued Lopez. On Friday, Nance went through […]

Illinois football cornerback Devon Witherspoon is not taking part in Friday’s pro-day, former NFL scout Jim Nagy wrote in a Friday tweet. “NFL scouts have been informed the projected first-round pick, who has not done anything so far in pre-draft process, will have his own personal workout on April 5th,” continued Nagy. Devon Witherspoon did not participate in […]

The Miami Dolphins are converting Tyreek Hill’s $10 million roster bonus and $16 million salary into a $24.83 million bonus and a $1.17 million salary, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Friday tweet. The move will save the team about $18 million in salary cap space. Hill was traded to Miami in 2022 for five […]

The New Orleans Saints have offered quarterback Jameis Winston a restructured deal to stay with New Orleans, ESPN NFL reporter and host Dianna Russini wrote in a Friday tweet. He has until Wednesday, the start of the league year, to accept the offer, or he will be released. Winston took snaps behind quarterback Andy Dalton in the […]

Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce took a $2 million pay cut as part of a contract restructuring, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero wrote in a Friday tweet. The restructure saved about $2.67 million in cap space. He can earn back the difference with incentives. Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Ross Blacklock was another player to take a […]

The New Orleans Saints agreed to a three-year contract extension with All-Pro special teamer JT Gray, NFL Network national insider Ian Rapoport wrote in a Friday tweet. The contract will be worth $9.6 million with $2.4 million to sign and a max of $11.1 million, continued Rapoport. It includes an additional $500,000 per year in playtime. JT […]

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won her 86th World Cup race with a victory in a giant slalom on Friday, according to a report from the Associated Press. “This is just a spectacular day,” she said. “Oh my goodness.” The overall record was set by Swedish skier Ingemar Stenmark 34 years ago. She finished 0.64 seconds ahead of […]

The Miami Dolphins restructured the contract of offensive tackle Terron Armstead, ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates wrote in a Friday tweet. The move cleared up $11.88 million in cap space. The Dolphins cleared up as much as $38 million in cap space after several roster moves, including cornerback Byron Jones’s release and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb’s contract restructuring. The […]

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead gave a crucial update on quarterback Matthew Stafford’s future with the team on Thursday. “We’re going to definitely rely on Matthew, he’s definitely one of our pillars.” Snead said, via the Athletic Rams staff writer Jourdan Rodrigue. “He’s definitely someone we’re going to rely on … as we remodel this.” […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will make his first Cactus League start on Friday, when the team takes on the Los Angeles Angels at Camelback Ranch, Los Angeles Dodgers reporter and host Kirsten Watson wrote in a Thursday tweet. Clayton Kershaw, who recently could not pitch in the World Baseball Classic after he struggled to obtain an insurance […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith sent a heartfelt message after he signed a massive contract extension on Tuesday, the Seahawks posted in a Thursday tweet. “Incredible journey, I believe,” Geno Smith said. “Think about the draft. I had to sit and wait. I went to the Jets, things didn’t work out. I had to bounce from team to team […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David is expected to test the free agent market, NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport wrote in a Thursday tweet. “A return to Tampa Bay has not been ruled out, but given their cap situation, it will be challenging,” wrote Rapoport. A longtime member of the Buccaneers organization, David has […]

There is a real possibility that the Vikings and Adam Thielen will part ways in the coming days, allowing him to become a free agent, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Thursday tweet. “The two sides will talk in coming days, but his time in Minnesota could be coming to an end,” […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have reached contract deals with linebacker Joe Bachie and cornerback Jalen Davis, NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport wrote in a Thursday tweet. Davis earned a two-year deal, while Bachie got a one-year contract rather than a restricted free agent tender, wrote Rapoport. A former standout from Michigan State University, Joe Bachie spent time […]

The Maryland football program has hired ex-Michigan and Miami offensive coordinator Josh Gattis as the team’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, the team announced in a Thursday release. Josh Gattis, a former Broyles award winner as an offensive coordinator for the Michigan football program, was fired after one season with the Miami Hurricanes. According to ESPN, Miami took ninth […]

Mitchell Rales, a co-founder of the Danaher Corporation and a Pittsburgh native, has joined the bid for the Washington Commanders with New Jersey Devils owner Josh Harris, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Thursday tweet. The Danaher Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that specializes in “developing leading-edge diagnostic tools,” according to its website, […]

The Miami Dolphins are restructuring the contract of outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, clearing $14.66 million in salary cap space, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero wrote in a Thursday tweet. The Dolphins acquired Bradley Chubb from the Denver Broncos, along with a 2025 fifth-round pick, for a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 fourth-round pick and halfback Chase Edmonds to the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers restructured the salaries of wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates wrote in a pair of Thursday tweets. The moves will clear up $14.38 million in the Chargers’ salary cap space. Allen and Williams’s new cap numbers are $34.72 million and $32.46 million after the team’s salary restructures, […]

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman guessed his overall rating would be a 92 in MLB the Show 23. It turned out to be an 84. “That’s pretty funny,” he said, via a tweet from MLB the Show. Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña had a more humble reaction to his rating, guessing he would earn an 80 […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had a firm stance on ongoing trade rumors, according to a Wednesday tweet from Cardinals senior writer Darren Urban. “I’ve been hearing a lot of trade talks … but I don’t look to the future,” said DeAndre Hopkins. The 30-year-old wide receiver said he’s an Arizona Cardinal right now, continued Urban, […]

TCU basketball sophomore center Eddie Lampkin Jr. will step away from the team for personal reasons, according to a Wednesday tweet from Frogs Today. He did not travel with the team to Kansas City, where the Big 12 tournament is expected to begin on Wednesday. Lampkin missed time earlier this season for personal reasons, continued the report […]

Last year was nearly the year of the Buckeye. The Ohio State football program went on an 11-game push through the Big Ten and beyond in 2022. They took dominant wins over the Penn State Nittany Lions, Michigan State Spartans, Iowa Hawkeyes and Wisconsin Badgers as they rolled through their conference schedule. The Buckeyes nearly […]

Gonzaga basketball senior forward Drew Timme had an honest admission after the Bulldogs won the West Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament on Tuesday. “I took for granted winning,” Drew Timme said, via the Associated Press. “I won so much in my career, it’s a shock not to win. I think early in the year, it just kind […]