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Bo Bichette Expected To Opt Out Of $84 Million With Mets And Return To MLB Free Agency
NEW YORK — ESPN’s Jeff Passan called Bo Bichette’s opt-out decision with the New York Mets a coin flip on Thursday, though he projected that Bichette will opt out of the final two years and $84 million of his contract. If Bichette opts out, he will collect a $5 million buyout and go back into […]
‘The GM Wanted Me Out Of There’: Aaron Rodgers Opens Up On Green Bay Packers Split, Possible Lambeau Return
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers said Thursday that he is not sure the Green Bay Packers would invite him back to Lambeau Field after he retires, or that he would accept an invitation if one came. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback made the comments on ESPN Milwaukee/Madison radio’s “Wilde and Tausch.” ESPN’s Rob Demovsky reported […]
Tarik Skubal Could Command Historic $500 Million Contract In MLB Free Agency
LOS ANGELES — ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote Thursday that Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tarik Skubal could get double the most money ever given to a free agent pitcher 30 or older, provided Major League Baseball does not have a salary cap in place when he signs. That mark belongs to Stephen Strasburg, who received $245 […]
Tua Tagovailoa Limited With Oblique Injury After Going Down At Atlanta Falcons Practice
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was listed as a limited participant with an oblique injury Thursday after he went to the ground during the part of practice open to reporters. On Sunday, he is scheduled to make his first regular-season start for Atlanta against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. During […]
Luke Schoonmaker Misses Dallas Cowboys Practice For Personal Reason Before New York Giants Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker did not practice Thursday for a personal reason. Dallas added him to the NFL practice report as a non-participant and listed the absence as not injury related. Wednesday’s report did not include him. The Cowboys open the regular season Sunday night against the New York Giants […]
‘This Is Just The Beginning’: Kade Anderson Earns First MLB Win As Seattle Mariners Beat Texas Rangers
SEATTLE — Kade Anderson earned his first major league win Wednesday afternoon when the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 at T-Mobile Park. The rookie left-hander worked 6 innings on 81 pitches, allowed 6 hits and 1 earned run, walked 1, and struck out 5. The Texas Rangers had almost no video on Anderson […]
‘A Real Pinch-Me Moment’: Lindy Duncan Makes Solheim Cup Debut At 35 After Nearly Quitting Golf
CROMVOIRT, Netherlands — Lindy Duncan will make her Solheim Cup debut Friday at 35, partnering Andrea Lee in the third foursomes match at Bernardus Golf. They face Europe’s Esther Henseleit and Leona Maguire at 1:04 a.m. CT. Duncan is the oldest American to make her Solheim Cup debut since Nancy Scranton was 39 in 2000 […]
‘Exactly Where He’s Supposed To Be’: Donovan Ezeiruaku Backs DeMarvion Overshown As Dallas Cowboys Defensive Leader
FRISCO, Texas — Donovan Ezeiruaku said Wednesday that DeMarvion Overshown belongs in the middle of the Dallas Cowboys defense, calling the plays. Ezeiruaku’s wish for the unit is that everyone on it stays available. “It’ll be good. He’s exactly where he’s supposed to be,” Ezeiruaku said. “So I’m excited for it.” Overshown wears the green […]
‘Very Refreshing’: Donovan Ezeiruaku Opens Up On Being Healthy After Dallas Cowboys Hip Surgery
FRISCO, Texas — Donovan Ezeiruaku said Wednesday that he is healthy entering his second season with the Dallas Cowboys, and that the hip he had surgically repaired in the offseason was never going to be a reason for anything. Ezeiruaku had never been through a rehab process before this year. “Yeah, it feels very good […]
‘There’s No Pass Rush If We Don’t Stop The Run’: Donovan Ezeiruaku Sets Dallas Cowboys’ Priority vs. New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — Donovan Ezeiruaku said Wednesday that the Dallas Cowboys edge group does not get to rush the passer Sunday until it handles the New York Giants’ run game. Ezeiruaku has not set individual sack or pressure targets for himself this season. “I mean, good for him. Our job, first thing we want to […]
‘More Welcoming Than I’ve Ever Experienced’: George Pickens Opens Up On CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys Locker Room
FRISCO, Texas — George Pickens said Wednesday that the Dallas Cowboys locker room welcomed him more openly than any he had joined before, and that CeeDee Lamb took pride in making that happen. “I feel like for him personally, he wanted to do it, just to intern a new guy in. But a lot of […]
‘Speaking Way More Now’: George Pickens Opens Up On Major Change Entering Year 2 With Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Four months separated the trade that brought George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys from the season opener at Philadelphia. He said Wednesday he was still learning the playbook when it arrived. “Yeah, definitely a little bit of uncertainty. I was just saying first game with a new team, so learning all the […]
‘I Don’t Know If He’ll Be Available’: Mike Vrabel Gives A.J. Brown Injury Update Before Pittsburgh Steelers Game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Thursday that wide receiver A.J. Brown is undergoing more tests on his right ankle. Vrabel also said he does not know whether Brown will be available for New England’s next game. The Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers in their home opener on Sunday, Sept. 20, […]
Joc Pederson Could Hit Free Agency As Texas Rangers Face $18.5 Million Contract Decision
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson is among the players ESPN’s Jeff Passan expects to reach free agency this winter. In an early outlook on the market published Thursday, Passan projected that every mutual option in Major League Baseball will be declined, and Pederson’s option for 2027 is worth $18.5 million. Of […]
‘We Should Have Been Awarded It’: Mauricio Pochettino Says Chelsea Should Lose 2016-17 Premier League Title
LONDON — U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said Chelsea should be stripped of the 2016-17 Premier League title and the trophy awarded to the Tottenham Hotspur team he coached to second place that season. Pochettino spoke with British media earlier this week, and the PA news agency carried his comments Thursday. He said […]
Sophie Cunningham Launches New Show With NBA Trainer Drew Hanlen After Podcast Went Quiet
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is launching a new show with NBA skills trainer Drew Hanlen. The first episode of No Hesitation was scheduled to post Thursday, according to a post on X from the show’s account at 1:03 p.m. CT. The post called Hanlen a “world renowned basketball trainer” and said new […]
Ezi Magbegor Tears ACL, Will Miss Rest Of 2026 WNBA Season For Seattle Storm
BERLIN — Seattle Storm forward-center Ezi Magbegor tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee and will miss the rest of the 2026 WNBA season, the Storm announced Thursday. She was hurt Wednesday in Australia’s 82-80 win over Italy in the qualification round of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The team did not […]
‘Same Level Of Fame’: Klay Thompson Puts Prime Derrick Rose With Kobe Bryant, LeBron James
Klay Thompson says prime Derrick Rose reached the same level of fame as Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade at his peak.
‘Time To Kind Of Make The Move’: Skip Schumaker Explains Texas Rangers Bullpen Decision vs. Seattle Mariners
SEATTLE — Three Texas Rangers relievers combined for 4 scoreless innings Wednesday afternoon after Cody Bradford left a 3-1 game at T-Mobile Park. Tyler Alexander, Trevor Williams, and Robby Ahlstrom allowed 2 hits and 1 walk, and the Seattle Mariners held on for a 3-2 win. With Texas down two runs after four innings, Rangers […]
16 Former Michigan Hockey Players Sue University Over Alleged Sexualized Hazing
DETROIT — Sixteen former hockey players sued the University of Michigan on Wednesday in federal court in Detroit. The men, who played for the Wolverines between 1984 and 2001, allege that older teammates sexually abused them in hazing rituals that the coaching staff knew about and allowed to continue. None of the plaintiffs is named. […]
Morocco Official Declares Hassan II Stadium Will Host 2030 World Cup Final, FIFA Says No Decision Made
BOUZNIKA, Morocco — Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa told a political rally this week that the 2030 World Cup final will be played at the Hassan II Stadium, which is under construction in Benslimane. FIFA has not chosen a site for the final. Lekjaa is also Morocco’s minister delegate for the budget and […]
‘Trust Has Been Broken’: France Withdraws Support For Gianni Infantino As FIFA President
PARIS — The French Football Federation withdrew its support Thursday for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president. The federation’s executive committee made the decision unanimously at a meeting in Paris called by its president, Philippe Diallo. France had backed Infantino at the end of June. Diallo told reporters after Thursday’s meeting that […]
‘Not Completely Back’: Skip Schumaker Details Cody Bradford’s Difficult Tommy John Comeback
SEATTLE — Before Cody Bradford took the mound Wednesday afternoon at T-Mobile Park, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the setbacks in the left-hander’s rehab from elbow surgery have made the comeback harder, in comments reported by MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry. Bradford then allowed 3 runs over 4 innings in a 3-2 loss to the Seattle […]
Sam Darnold MRI Results Under Review As Seattle Seahawks Believe They ‘Dodged A Bullet’
RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold underwent an MRI on his hip Thursday morning, and team doctors were still reviewing the results to determine how much time he will miss, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Darnold is expected to miss some time. For now, Seattle believes it “dodged a bullet,” as one source described […]
‘I Take Full Responsibility’: Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs Pleads No Contest To Battery Charge
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Josh Jacobs will pay a $1,000 fine on a misdemeanor battery charge after the Green Bay Packers running back pleaded no contest Thursday morning at the Brown County Courthouse. Both counts in the case, battery and criminal damage to property, stem from a May altercation between Jacobs and his girlfriend at […]
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