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NFL announces TV deals with ESPN/ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, Amazon The NFL announced a new set of national television deals Thursday, keeping games on ESPN/ABC, Fox, CBS, NBC, Amazon and NFL Network through the 2033 season. The agreement keeps Sunday afternoon games on CBS and Fox, Sunday night games ...
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2021 NFL free agency: Biggest moves/non-moves Free agency does something funny to the Football Industrial Complex. We can't help but equate hyperactive teams handing out satchels of money to players other clubs didn't want as a sign of competence and future success.
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Former Bears QB Mitch Trubisky agrees to one-year deal with Bills ESPN first reported the news. The former No. 2 overall pick washed out of Chicago after four years. The Bears traded up in the 2017 NFL Draft to select the North Carolina product.
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New York Giants get deal with veteran TE Kyle Rudolph, source says The Vikings released Rudolph earlier this month, ending his 10-season run with the franchise. He had three years left on his contract at the time of his release and said he wouldn't accept a pay cut and wanted a bigger role in the Vikings' offense.
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Source: Las Vegas Raiders signing RB Kenyan Drake to 2-year deal worth up to $14.5M Drake, who turned 27 in January, returned to the Cardinals in 2020 on a one-year, $8.4 million transition tender after getting traded to the team by the Miami Dolphins midway through the 2019 season.
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Philadelphia Eagles' NFL free-agent signings 2021: Andrew Adams a depth signing The Philadelphia Eagles are tight on salary-cap space but they know how to get creative with contract structures and will find a way to add players. The defensive secondary is expected to be a focus. Defensive ...
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin signs franchise tender A long-term deal could give the Bucs more salary-cap relief, as the tag counts $15.9 million against the salary cap in a year in which teams have less to spend because of the 8% cap decrease -- just the second time in NFL history the cap has dropped since it ...
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Dolphins signing former Texans WR Will Fuller to one-year deal The Miami Dolphins added much-needed game-breaking speed to their receiver corps. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported that Will Fuller is signing a one-year deal with the Dolphins, per sources informed of the pact. The deal is for ...
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Newcomers Thuney, Long are eager to protect Chiefs' Mahomes The appeal of blocking for Patrick Mahomes (not pictured) attracted Joe Thuney (left) and Kyle Long to Kansas City. Winslow Townson - Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports.
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Giants' Williams says he got what he wanted in free agency Leonard Williams got everything he wanted in a three-year, $63 million contract with the New York Giants before the start of free agency. The 26-year-old, twice-franchised defensive lineman got money, stability, the chance to play in the same defensive ...
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Source: New England Patriots agree to trade TE Ryan Izzo to Houston Texans The Patriots are expected to receive a late-round draft choice, with NFL Network reporting that it is a 2022 seventh-rounder. Izzo, a 2018 seventh-round pick from Florida State, was ...
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Patrick Mahomes tried to get Trent Williams to Kansas City Mahomes and Williams know each other, and their hometowns in Texas are roughly 30 minutes apart. Per Barrows, that wasn't enough to overcome Williams' bond with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. It dates ...
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Ryan Fitzpatrick: "More than three" teams showed interest in free agency Ryan Fitzpatrick is now on his ninth NFL team, signing a one-year, $10 million deal with Washington this week. While the quarterback chose the Football Team in part because it's giving him a chance to start, Fitzpatrick said Washington wasn't his only option.
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New York Mets' Carlos Carrasco strains hamstring, likely to miss opener He is in remission from leukemia and had the coronavirus vaccine, causing him to start spring training workouts behind other players. He then stopped throwing for a stretch because of elbow soreness. Carrasco was traded by ...
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Bears offered Seahawks Khalil Mack, Akiem Hicks, other player options in potential Russell Wilson trade The Chicago Bears were rumored to be a team that was heavily involved in the pursuit of Russell Wilson this offseason. They attempted to make a big push to get him, but they came up short.
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Lonzo Ball will strongly consider New York Knicks as restricted free agent this summer, per report If the Pelicans don't trade Ball, they will have the right to match any offer he receives from another team, but ESPN salary cap expert Bobby Marks told the Post the Pels most likely wouldn't match an offer sheet that starts higher than $18 million per year.
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Titans announce deal with All-Pro long snapper Morgan Cox The Titans announced the agreements Thursday along with defensive lineman Denico Autry and offensive tackle Kendall Lamm as they finalize the paperwork with their free agent signees. The Titans went through a couple of different long snappers last ...
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Detroit Lions continue to beef up pass rush, sign DE Charles Harris: Report The Lions ranked 27th in sack percentage last season, getting to opposing quarterbacks on 4.3% of their dropbacks. "The most important position on the field is probably the quarterback position, next to the defensive ...
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Seahawks reportedly set to re-sign fullback, Pro Bowl special teamer Nick Bellore Pro Bowl FB Nick Bellore will be staying put and re-signing with Seattle, per source. HUGE get for the Seahawks in their pursuit to appease franchise QB Russell Wilson. — Mike Renner (@ ...
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How Tanner Tessmann replacing Ulysses Llanez impacts US Olympic qualifying chances He appeared in three of the senior USMNT's four matches in 2020, starting two of them and earning man of the match honors on his debut, a friendly against Costa Rica. What Kreis ...
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Garett Bolles on Phillip Lindsay, Broncos Split: 'This One Hurts' The impending divorce between Phillip Lindsay and the Denver Broncos is sending shockwaves through Dove Valley. Reacting to Lindsay's restricted free-agent tag being rescinded — publicly characterized as a mutual split — Broncos left tackle Garett ...
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Rapoport: 'Decision is coming' for Raiders amid stand-off with Marcus Mariota According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Raiders have asked Mariota to take a pay cut. If he doesn't and no trade partner emerges, Mariota could be cut to save the Raiders some cap space.
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NAACP implored NFL to not 'fund Fox News' hatred, bigotry, lies' with new Fox TV deal The NAACP sent a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on March 9 urging the league not to negotiate a new TV deal with broadcast partner Fox. The civil rights organization condemned Fox News for promoting "hatred, bigotry, lies and racism" and ...
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Dolphins signing Matt Skura to one-year deal Skura's agent, David Canter, told NFL Media's Mike Garafolo the deal is for one year. Skura had been Baltimore's starting center since 2018, but was benched late in 2020 following a string of bad snaps ...
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Cowboys add defensive depth with former Texans DL Carlos Watkins Watkins was a fourth-round pick out of Clemson, where he played on the national championship team that beat Alabama at the conclusion of the 2016 college season. During his time in Houston, he posted 69 tackles, four sacks, and a pair of fumble recoveries.
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Falcons signing former Raiders safety Erik Harris It took a bit of work for the Atlanta Falcons to get under the 2021 salary cap, but now that they are, the team can finally afford to bring in a few cost effective players. The Falcons are reportedly on the verge of their first move since Wednesday's official start to ...
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Nittany Lion Wrestlers Roll Up Bonus Points in First Round of 2021 NCAA Championships The Nittany Lions qualified nine for this year's tournament and the three-day event is being held in the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Mo. True freshman Robert Howard (Cranford, N.J.) is the No. 23 seed at 125. Howard took on No. 10 Malik Heinselman of Ohio ...
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NFL rumors: Eagles target pair of AFC contenders for Zach Ertz trade The 30-year-old Ertz is entering the final year of his contract and is scheduled to make $8.5 million this season. What's become obvious by now is the Eagles have no plans to extend his contract and want to trade the three-time Pro Bowl selection before the ...
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Vanessa Bryant reveals names of officers who allegedly shared photos of Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash scene She won her case with the L.A. County Sheriff's Department earlier this month to allow those names to be released.
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NCAA basketball players use biggest stage to deliver message INDIANAPOLIS — A social media effort to raise awareness about inequities in college sports by some prominent basketball players came with calls for rules changes and requests for meetings with the NCAA president and lawmakers. Support our journalism.
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Penguins Activate Marino and Place Malkin and Blueger on Injured Reserve Marino has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury. The 23-year old has recorded one goal, four assists, five points and is plus-2 in 25 games. Marino ranks second on Pittsburgh in time on ice, averaging 22:57 minutes per game.
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Tracking the best celebrity NCAA brackets in the 2021 tournament It's fun to have bragging rights over family and friends. But want to see how you stack up against some celebrities? We're tracking celebrity brackets for the 2021 NCAA tournament, both in our Bracket Challenge game and when celebrities share their ...
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Reports: Georgia Tech without ACC's best player after positive COVID-19 test Georgia Tech will be without its leading scorer for the start of its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 10 seasons. Moses Wright has been sidelined due to a positive test for COVID-19 ahead of the Yellow Jackets facing Loyola Chicago in the first round ...
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49ers linked to Joe Flacco as potential backup to Jimmy Garoppolo Joe Flacco is again on the 49ers' radar, eight years after he handed them their first-ever Super Bowl loss. The 49ers, in their hunt for an upgraded backup to Jimmy Garoppolo, are hosting Flacco for a free agency visit, NFL Network reported Thursday. Flacco ...
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Giants are signing Mike Glennon to be Daniel Jones' backup instead of Colt McCoy | Is that an upgrade? The 6-foot-7 Glennon will replace Colt McCoy as the Giants' top backup quarterback, a somewhat surprising move considering how fond the coaching staff was of McCoy last season. McCoy filled in for an injured Jones in Week 13 and helped the Giants upset ...
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Why Patriots' free-agent spending could mean another 'old' team in 2021 Bill Belichick is not interested in rebuilding. That's the message he sent when he shelled out the second-most free-agency dollars in history to retool the New England Patriots roster on the fly and get back on a playoff path. He made Jonnu Smith and Henry ...
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Kyle Hendricks wastes no time making fun of himself after baserunning blooper GOODYEAR, Ariz. – If you ever needed a case for why the universal designated hitter should be a no-brainer in MLB, look no further than Kyle Hendricks first at-bat of the spring. In his first in-game at-bat in 17 months, the Cubs' ace ripped a line drive into right ...
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Trail Blazers And Pelicans Meet Again Thursday Night LAST MEETING: The Trail Blazers defeated the Pelicans, 125-124 in Portland on March 16. Damian Lillard had a season-high 50 points (13-20 FG, 6-13 3-PT, 18-18 FT), six rebounds and 10 assists, while Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 30 points (10-22 ...
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Magic vs. Knicks preview: Magic eight-game losing streak won't be an easy one to snap If the Magic can't stop the bleeding on Thursday, there's a chance it could continue for a long time. The Magic have lost eight straight games, all while trade rumors are swirling around the team, and one more loss would match their longest losing streak since ...
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Bucks send Torrey Craig to Phoenix for cash considerations Craig signed a one-year deal worth around $1.7 million with Milwaukee after spending his first three seasons in Denver, where he averaged 5.3 points and 3.4 rebounds while earning the reputation as a good defensive player.
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Celtics' Danny Ainge on the March 25 NBA trade deadline: 'This is the week where the heat gets turned up' Time is ticking for Danny Ainge on if or when he makes a move to upgrade the current version of the Boston Celtics. The trade deadline is one week away on March 25, meaning there are only so many days left to get a potential deal done. That same principle ...
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Historic week for Virginia Tech basketball teams Virginia Tech men's basketball coach Mike Young (right) has guided the Hokies to the NCAA tournament. This is the first time that both the Tech men's and women's basketball teams have made the NCAAs in the same year. AP. BrooksNCAA-3. Virginia Tech ...
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2021 NBA Trade Deadline: 10 trades to shake up the season Even though very little of what's rumored has already happened, the four-team blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets should count as multiple trades by itself. Other than that, Derrick Rose's return to the New York Knicks pretty much ...
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This one stat explains why PJ Tucker is a perfect fit for the Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks made a big swing in the trade market, landing frontcourt veteran PJ Tucker from the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Tucker is often celebrated for maximizing his talents by playing alongside a superstar. He has long been a reliable ...
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Texas Rangers Announce 'Charley Pride Fellowship Program' The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation announced on Thursday the creation of the Charley Pride Fellowship Program, offering rising college juniors and seniors a 10-week internship opportunity with the club's front office. The program was named in honor ...
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March Madness: 15 terms you need to know as games tip off Educate yourself on the specifics of the NCAA Tournament and how the pandemic is changing the way March Madness will be played in 2021.
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Denver Nuggets will allow fans to attend games in Ball Arena starting April 2nd We are grateful to local, state and national health authorities who collaborated with us to get to this point. We also would like to thank our partners at the NHL and NBA, who have worked tirelessly to ensure a safe return for our fans.
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'They Told Me I Was The Starter:' Andy Dalton Expects to be Under Center Week 1 for Bears That's at least what Dalton said during his introductory press conference on Thursday afternoon at Halas Hall. The quarterback says he's been given assurances by the Bears that they plan to use him as the starter when they open the 2021 season.
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Sexton, Garland help Cavs snap 4-game slide, beat Celtics CLEVELAND (AP) — Collin Sexton scored 29 points, Darius Garland added 25 and Cleveland's young guards made big plays down the stretch as the Cavaliers ended a four-game losing streak with a 117-110 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night ...
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India beat England by eight runs to level series Suryakumar Yadav smashed 57 and India's bowlers stifled England's batters in a tense finale to claim an eight-run victory in the fourth Twenty20 international Thursday that levelled the five-match series at 2-2. Shardul Thakur claimed three wickets while ...
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