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Jaguars exercise 5th-year option on DE Travon Walker
The Jacksonville Jaguars exercised their fifth-year option on pass rusher and former No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker, NFL Network reported Monday.,Walker, 24, is entering the fourth season of his rookie contract and is set to earn $1.1 million in base salary in 2025 with a roster bonus of $4.7 mill...
Falcons bring back starting CB Dee Alford
The Atlanta Falcons re-signed cornerback Dee Alford on Monday. Terms were not disclosed.,Alford, 27, posted a career-high 83 tackles with one sack and one forced fumble in 16 games (11 starts) in 2024.,In three seasons in Atlanta, he has 149 tackles, 24 passes defensed and one interception in 48 gam...
Unrivaled 'almost broke even' in inaugural season
Unrivaled "almost broke even" in the inaugural season of the 3-on-3 women's basketball league, commissioner Micky Lawler said.,Lawler told Front Office Sports that the startup circuit, founded and owned by players, earned more than $27 million in revenues in 2025 and could turn a profit as soon as n...
Cardinals place C Ivan Herrera (knee) on injured list
The St. Louis Cardinals placed catcher Ivan Herrera on the 10-day injured list Monday with left knee inflammation.,Herrera, 24, sustained the injury while running the bases during the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox.,Herrera was off to a hot start in his fourth season ...
Blazers GM Joe Cronin signs contract extension
Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin signed a multiyear contract extension Monday. Terms were not disclosed.,"Joe has demonstrated leadership and vision during his time as General Manager, and I'm excited to see him continue building the foundation for a long-term, winning team," said J...
UConn, South Carolina finish 1-2 in final Top 25 poll
National champion UConn and South Carolina finished 1-2 in the final Associated Press Top 25 women's poll on Monday. ,The Huskies (37-3) received all 31 first-place votes after routing the Gamecocks 82-59 on Sunday for the national championship. South Carolina (35-4) finished as the unanimous No. 2 ...
Panthers sign college basketball player to play TE
Colin Granger doesn't have any football experience, but the Carolina Panthers are taking a chance that the former Division I basketball player could play tight end in the NFL.,The Panthers announced the signing of the 6-foot-9, 235-pound Granger on Monday. ,With this move, Carolina is trying to stri...
Report: Wes Welker joins Commanders coaching staff
Former two-time All-Pro wide receiver Wes Welker is joining the Washington Commanders' coaching staff, ESPN reported Monday.,Welker, 43, was fired by the Miami Dolphins in January after three seasons as wide receivers coach and pass game specialist. Welker became an NFL coach as an offensive assista...
Auburn G Tahaad Pettiford to explore NBA draft
Auburn freshman guard Tahaad Pettiford declared for the 2025 NBA Draft but will maintain his college eligibility, he told ESPN on Monday.,"I'm looking for an NBA team that values my skill set and sees my long-term potential," he said. "The right fit and organization that values me. I'll sit down wit...
Guardians 'pumped' for home opener vs. White Sox
The Cleveland Guardians will be the last major league team to make their home debut when they host the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday.,The Guardians opened the season with a nine-game road trip that ended with a 3-6 record. It's not the mark they hoped to bring back t...
Brewers acquire RHP Quinn Priester from Red Sox
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-hander Quinn Priester from the Boston Red Sox on Monday for a package that includes a competitive balance Round A draft pick. ,Outfielder Yophery Rodriguez also is heading to Boston along with a player to be named later or cash considerations, the teams announced...
Vijay Singh withdraws from Masters after 31 straight Augusta starts
Former champion Vijay Singh has withdrawn from the Masters with an injury, ending a streak of 31 straight starts at the season's first major. ,Singh, 62, the 2000 Masters champion and three-time major winner, will not be replaced, dropping the field to 95. The nature of Singh's injury was not discl...
Report: QB Drew Pyne heading to Bowling Green, his fourth school
Quarterback Drew Pyne will make Bowling Green his fourth Division I school, he told ESPN on Monday.,Coming out of high school in Connecticut, Pyne was listed as a four-star prospect and the No. 8 pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2020 by the 247Sports composite. He committed to Notre Dame out of...
Red Sox OF Jarren Duran details suicide attempt in docuseries
The pressures associated with being a professional athlete led Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran to attempt suicide, a personal moment he detailed in a new docuseries.,The Athletic and ESPN, which were among the outlets to receive an advance copy of the eight-part Netflix docuseries, "The Clubh...
Yankees bring back RHP Adam Ottavino
The New York Yankees signed veteran right-hander Adam Ottavino to a major league contract on Monday, days after designating the 39-year-old for assignment. ,The team added Ottavino to the 25-man roster and optioned LHP Brent Headrick to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. ,The Yankees DFA'd Ottavino to ...
2025 NFL Draft: Best Wide Receivers Prospects Available
Matthew Golden tops a WR class full of shakeups. From McMillan's upside to Egbuka's polish, here's how the top 5 wideouts stack up this spring....
Mariners face adversity ahead of series vs. Astros
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Seattle Mariners.,Not only were they swept in a three-game series in San Francisco that concluded Sunday, but right fielder Victor Robles, their leadoff hitter, suffered an injury to his left arm and could miss playing time. ,The Mariners will return home ...
Hot Padres out to take advantage of A's hitter-friendly park
If their 8-7 road win against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday is any indication, the San Diego Padres will be a resilient, dogged team again in 2025.,"We just have it in us," right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. said. "We're just going to come back. We're going to find a way to create runs. We're going to hi...
Giants take 7-game win streak into Opening Day rematch vs. Reds
Two teams will get a chance to revisit Opening Day when the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants kick off a three-game series Monday night, this time in California.,One team would love a reset, while the other is perfectly content.,The Giants took two of three in their season-opening visit to Ci...
Kings look to carry momentum into meeting vs. Pistons
After opening their six-game road trip with three straight losses, the Sacramento Kings have bounced back with a pair of wins.,The Kings will look to build on one of their most impressive victories of the season when they conclude their trip with a matchup against the Detroit Pistons (43-35) on Mond...