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Bills give MVP Josh Allen new 6-year deal with record guarantee
One month after winning his first NFL Most Valuable Player award, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen received a brand-new contract.,The Bills announced Sunday that a new contract agreement will keep Allen tied to Buffalo through the 2030 season.,It replaces Allen's previous deal that had four year...

Reports: Seahawks re-sign DT Jarran Reed, LB Ernest Jones IV
The Seattle Seahawks are retaining defensive tackle Jarran Reed and linebacker Ernest Jones IV on three-year deals, according to multiple reports on Sunday.,Reed's deal is reportedly worth $25 million while Jones will reportedly receive $33 million with $15 million guaranteed.,Reed just finished the...

Avalanche can sweep 6-game homestand with win over Blackhawks
The Colorado Avalanche are firmly focused on winning now, while the Chicago Blackhawks are looking to the future.,Colorado made a flurry of moves over the past 10 days to strengthen its lineup for a playoff run, and the early results are positive. The Avs have won five straight to begin their six-ga...

Reports: Vikings keeping RB Aaron Jones on 2-year, $20M deal
The Minnesota Vikings have retained standout running back Aaron Jones on a two-year, $20 million deal, according to multiple reports on Sunday.,The deal reportedly guarantees Jones $13 million.,The 30-year-old Jones excelled in his first season with the Vikings by rushing for a career-high 1,138 yar...

Rockets seeing benefits of two-big lineup ahead of Magic visit
The Houston Rockets opened a critical six-game homestand with a blowout victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, notching their sixth win in their last eight home games.,The Rockets are one of four teams clustered behind the Oklahoma City Thunder near the top of the Western Conference with...

Wizards eye rare 3-game win streak in rematch vs. Raptors
The Washington Wizards, who have the fewest wins in the NBA this season, have a chance for their second three-game winning streak on Monday night in their rematch with the host Toronto Raptors.,The Wizards scraped out a 118-117 road victory on Saturday when a video review determined that a floating ...

Bulls aim to continue momentum in matchup vs. Pacers
Potential home court advantage in an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series is within reach for the Indiana Pacers, if only the team could solve its woes on the road.,Indiana enters Monday's visit to the Chicago Bulls with three losses in five games, falling on the road each time. Separate de...

Without LeBron James, Lakers try to rebound vs. lowly Nets
The successful pairing of superstars LeBron James and Luka Doncic is going on hold for at least a week and possibly longer.,James will be out Monday night with a left groin injury Monday night when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Brooklyn Nets, who are on a seven-game losing streak.,James suffered ...

Reports: Chiefs re-sign LB Nick Bolton to 3-year deal
The Kansas City Chiefs are re-signing linebacker Nick Bolton to a three-year, $45 million deal, per multiple reports.,The deal includes $30 million in guaranteed money and will make Bolton the fifth-highest average paid off-ball linebacker in the NFL, per Spotrac.,Bolton, 24, was a second-round pick...

Reports: Lions release 3-time Pro Bowl EDGE Za'Darius Smith
The Detroit Lions released edge rusher Za'Darius Smith, according to multiple media reports on Sunday.,The Lions acquired Smith, 32, in a trade with the Cleveland Browns in November. In eight games for Detroit, he had 12 combined tackles and four sacks.,For the season, the three-time Pro Bowl defend...

Luke Loucks to succeed Leonard Hamilton at Florida State
Former Florida State player Luke Loucks is returning to his alma mater to serve as head coach, the school announced on Sunday.,Loucks, 34, will succeed Leonard Hamilton, who announced last month that his 23rd season would be his last at the helm.,"I am incredibly honored and excited for the opportun...
Three NFL Teams Facing Most Pressure in 2025 Offseason
The Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, and New York Giants are facing a ton of pressure in the 2025 offseason. These are the reasons why....

Report: Dodgers RHP Michael Grove has season-ending surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Michael Grove underwent season-ending shoulder surgery, according to a report by The Athletic on Sunday.,Grove suffered the injury during Game 2 of last season's National League Division Series and missed the rest of the postseason.,Two weeks ago, Dodgers manager Dav...

Senators aim to keep rolling, extend Wings' woes
The host Ottawa Senators are surging, while the Detroit Red Wings are slumping ahead of their pivotal matchup on Monday night.,The Senators, who entered Sunday leading the Eastern Conference wild-card race, have won three of their last four (3-0-1) after Saturday's 4-3 come-from-behind home overtime...

Campbell coach Kevin McGeehan out after 12 seasons
Campbell will not renew the contract of men's basketball coach Kevin McGeehan.,Athletic director Hannah Bazemore made the announcement Sunday.,"After thorough evaluation, it was apparent that a change was needed to help our men's basketball program achieve what is expected and attainable," she said ...

Utah G Connor Ingram enters player assistance program
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Connor Ingram entered the NHL/NHL Players' Association player assistance program, it was announced Sunday.,Ingram, who last played in an NHL game on Feb. 22, will be unavailable to the team for an indefinite period of time.,Under the terms of the program, Ingram will retu...

Oilers find groove ahead of clash vs. struggling Sabres
The Edmonton Oilers carry the momentum of two consecutive wins into a road matchup with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.,While the Oilers are pointing in the right direction, the down-on-their-luck Sabres come into the clash sporting a six-game skid (0-5-1).,After securing a 3-2 overtime victory over t...

Injury-plagued Hornets look for elusive win vs. Heat
The Miami Heat must be thrilled that the Charlotte Hornets are coming in for Monday night's game.,Charlotte has lost nine of its past 10 games.,In addition, the Heat have beaten the Hornets six straight times.,The last time Charlotte defeated Miami was a 108-103 victory on Feb. 25, 2023.,Charlotte h...

Report: LeBron James (groin) out 1-2 weeks
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be sidelined one to two weeks with a groin strain, ESPN reported Sunday.,He suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.,Per ESPN, he was scheduled to undergo another evaluation in 24 hours.,J...

Mets C Francisco Alvarez (hand) to miss 6-8 weeks
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez fractured a hamate bone in his left hand and will be out six to eight weeks, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Sunday.,The 23-year-old suffered the injury during batting practice on Saturday.,Alvarez quickly established himself as one of the exciting backs...