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Only two players receive franchise tag, lowest since ‘94
The 4 p.m. ET deadline came and went Tuesday with only two NFL players receiving the franchise tag: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins and Kansas City Chiefs right guard Trey Smith.,The most notable candidate not to be tagged: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, who instead will tes...
Tour card within Jackson Koivun's grasp at Arnold Palmer Invitational
After seeing fellow college star Luke Clanton secure his PGA Tour card last week, Jackson Koivun has a chance to follow suit at this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational as a sponsor exemption, but the Auburn sophomore isn't putting any added pressure on himself.,"It's hard not to think about that, kno...
Reports: Eagles give RB Saquon Barkley $41.2M contract extension
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles and star Saquon Barkley have agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million that makes him the first $20-plus million running back in NFL history, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,The reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year concluded a rec...
Reports: Jets release former All-Pro WR Davante Adams
The New York Jets have officially released Davante Adams, NFL Network reported on Tuesday afternoon, after multiple reports earlier that the team was moving on from the former All-Pro wide receiver.,The Jets, who reportedly tested Adams' trade value, will save $29.9 million in salary cap space, ESPN...
Jets release former All-Pro WR Davante Adams
The New York Jets have officially released Davante Adams, NFL Network reported on Tuesday afternoon, after multiple reports earlier that the team was moving on from the former All-Pro wide receiver.,The Jets, who reportedly tested Adams' trade value, will save $29.9 million in salary cap space, ESPN...
Canadiens F Jake Evans inks 4-year extension
Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans agreed to a four-year, $11.4 million extension on Tuesday.,The deal will extend through the 2028-29 season for Evans.,Evans, 28, has recorded 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games this season.,He has totaled 120 points (39 goals, 81 assists) in 329 career...
Reports: Bears to acquire G Jonah Jackson from Rams
The Chicago Bears are acquiring offensive lineman Jonah Jackson from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to multiple reports. ,The deal cannot become official until March 12, the start of the new league year.,ESPN reported that the Bears are takin...
Blue Jackets RW Yegor Chinakhov to return after missing 39 games
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov will return to action against the host Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday after missing 39 games with a back injury.,Chinakhov missed the final 17 games last season with a back injury and then played through back discomfort in training camp. He played the fi...
Report: Jets give WR Allen Lazard permission to seek trade
Wide receiver Allen Lazard has been given permission by the New York Jets to seek a trade, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Despite granting this permission, the Jets reportedly also are open to Lazard returning to the team.,Lazard joins former Green Bay Packers' teammates Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams as p...
Report: Mavericks G Kyrie Irving has torn ACL, out for season
Dallas Mavericks standout guard Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Irving, 32, was injured on a play in which he was fouled while driving to the hoop during the first quarter of Monday's 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings. He awkwardly landed ...
Kyrie Irving Tore His ACL, the Dallas Mavericks Season Is Embarrassingly Over
Kyrie Irving tore his ACL on Monday evening and Anthony Davis is still recovering from his injury, the Dallas Mavericks season is over after that embarrassing Luka Doncic trade. ...
Fred Couples: Brooks Koepka 'wants to come back' to PGA Tour
Fred Couples said LIV Golf's Brooks Koepka is anxious to return to the PGA Tour.,"I talk to Brooks Koepka all the time," Couples said Monday on Seattle's KJR 93.3 FM. "I love Brooks Koepka, and I'm not going to say anything extra except I talk to him all the time.,"... He wants to come back. I will ...
Bill Belichick, North Carolina will not appear on 'Hard Knocks'
Bill Belichick's North Carolina program will not be the featured team on HBO's upcoming offseason version of "Hard Knocks," an NFL Media spokesperson told CBS Sports on Tuesday.,That comes on the heels of reports circling last week that NFL Films would feature Belichick and the Tar Heels. Reports, h...
The NBA’s Title Race: Contenders, Pretenders, and the Chaos to Come
These are the NBA's 2025 championship contenders and pretenders, as with the calendar flipped to March, chaos in the NBA's Playoff race is certainly on the way....
Road Warriors visit Knicks, look to create breathing room in West race
Two teams hoping travel fatigue is more of a factor for the opponent than themselves will meet at Madison Square Garden when the Golden State Warriors visit the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.,The game matches clubs that have made the most of rough travel schedules of late. The Warriors will be pl...
Blue Jackets set to get back to business vs. Lightning
The Columbus Blue Jackets have to get back to work following the fanfare of playing in front of an electric atmosphere in a huge stadium and for a national audience.,Winners of four in a row and holding the top wild card in the Eastern Conference, the Blue Jackets open a four-game road trip on Tuesd...
Hawks, facing Bucks, aim to build on stunning comeback win
The Atlanta Hawks hope to build on a thrilling come-from-behind win when they return home to begin a six-game homestand on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.,The Hawks ended a two-game losing streak when Caris LeVert scored on a layup at the buzzer to beat the host Memphis Grizzlies 132-130 on Mon...
Sharks pursue rare winning streak in visit to Buffalo
The San Jose Sharks and the Sabres each played beyond regulation on Monday ahead of their matchup in Buffalo on Tuesday.,The Sharks snapped an eight-game losing streak (0-5-3) with a 3-2 shootout win over the host Toronto Maple Leafs, while the Sabres dropped a 4-3 road overtime decision to the Mont...
Rockets need depth to step up against Pacers
While the Indiana Pacers have been unable to replicate the otherworldly success they enjoyed last season when they finished second in the NBA in offensive rating, their play on that side of the court remains well above average.,The Pacers have certainly benefited from their offensive balance, with s...
Reports: Vikings won't tag Sam Darnold but hope to re-sign him
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly want to re-sign Sam Darnold but won't use the franchise tag to retain him, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.,The deadline for teams to use the franchise tag is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. Were the Vikings to use the franchise tag on Darnold, his salary would be a ...