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MLB proposal seeks NFL-, NBA-style free agency periodsMajor League Baseball put forth some changes on Thursday to significantly alter offseason transactions, specifically free agency.,By restricting the free agency signing period like the NFL or NBA, the hope is to create more excitement for fans.,MLB wants free agency to start on the Monday of the win...

NBA salary cap rises 6.5% as free-agent negotiations beginThe NBA announced Tuesday that the salary cap for the 2026-27 season has been set at $164.961 million, which represents a 6.5% increase over the previous season.,In conjunction with the $10,420,000 rise in each team's cap, the minimum team salary has climbed over $9.2 million to $148.465 million. Th...

President Trump says MLB should institute salary capWith MLB possibly headed toward a labor dispute, President Donald Trump sided firmly with the owners on Friday, stating his support for a salary cap.,Speaking aboard Air Force One, according to USA Today, Trump said of MLB, "If you don't have a salary cap, you don't have a sport, because they can't ...

MLB counters MLBPA's economic proposal, intends to pursue salary cap

With the collective bargaining agreement set to end on Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET, Major League Baseball has officially proposed a salary cap in its negotiations with the MLB Players' Association.,One day after the MLBPA detailed its initial position, MLB announced Thursday that it intends to seek a $2...

NHL salary cap rising to record $104M for 2026-27 season

The NHL's salary cap will reach a record of $104 million per team in 2026-27, the league and the NHL Players Association announced Thursday.,That figure is an increase of $8.5 million (8.9%) from the 2025-26 cap.,The salary cap floor will be $76.9 million, making the midpoint $90.4 million. To demon...

Report: Cowboys restructure three contracts, under salary cap

The Dallas Cowboys are in compliance with the 2026 salary cap of $301.2 million following a series of contract restructures, according to multiple reports.,Dallas worked to restructure contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and offensive lineman Tyler Smith, ESPN reported.,...

NFL boosts salary cap to $301.2M in 2026

The NFL informed its teams Friday that the salary cap for the upcoming season will be $301.2 million, an increase of $22 million from 2025.,NFL Network reported on Jan. 30 that the 2026 salary cap was projected to land anywhere from $301.2 million and $305.7 million.,The salary cap for 2025 was $279...

Chiefs save $43M under 2026 cap by adjusting QB Patrick Mahomes' contract

The Kansas City Chiefs saved more than $43 million under the 2026 salary cap by restructuring quarterback Patrick Mahomes' deal this week. ,Multiple outlets reported the specifics of the base salary conversion from $54.45 million to a 2026 signing bonus to bring his cap number for the coming league ...