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Tulane's Kam Williams transferring to Kentucky
Former Tulane wing Kam Williams announced Friday he is transferring to Kentucky.,The 6-foot-8 freshman averaged 9.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in 33 games (28 starts) for the Green Wave this season.,"Not many people get opportunities like this, so I wanted to pull the trigger fast," Williams told ESPN....
Reports: Patriots add DT Milton Williams for $104M
The New England Patriots spent more than $200 million in free agency to shore up their defense on Monday, reportedly adding defensive tackle Milton Williams, cornerback Carlton Davis and linebacker Robert Spillane.,Fresh off a Super Bowl championship with the Eagles, Williams agreed to a four-year d...
Saints release underachieving RB Jamaal Williams
The New Orleans Saints released running back Jamaal Williams on Tuesday, reportedly clearing $1.59 million in salary cap space.,Williams signed a three-year, $12 million deal with the Saints after having a career season with the Detroit Lions in 2022.,But his production was meager in 27 games (five ...
Hornets' Mark Williams sure he didn't fail physical in rescinded trade
Just hours before the Charlotte Hornets visited the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, Mark Williams remained miffed.,The Charlotte center was dealt to the Lakers prior to the trade deadline before Los Angeles rescinded the deal 48 hours later, apparently due to issues pertaining with Williams' ...
Report: Failed physical nixes Lakers' trade for Mark Williams
The trade sending center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets to the Los Angeles Lakers has been rescinded, the Lakers announced Saturday night.,According to ESPN, Williams' physical with the Lakers "showed multiple issues and the team failed him on the exam.",The Lakers agreed to send Dalton Kn...
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) ruled out for game vs. Thunder
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Monday night's showdown against the host Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right knee injury.,Antetokounmpo deals with patella tendinopathy and the Bucks decided to hold him out of the second end of a back-to-back. ,Antetokounmpo played 37 minutes in...
Reign acquire F Lynn Williams from NJ/NY Gotham
Seattle Reign FC acquired U.S. Women's National Team forward Lynn Williams and goalkeeper Cassie Miller from NJ/NY Gotham FC on Friday.,In exchange, Gotham receives midfielder Jaelin Howell, an international roster slot and $70,000 in general allocation money.,"Lynn Williams is a proven winner with ...
Report: Yankees acquiring Brewers closer Devin Williams
The New York Yankees are acquiring closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for southpaw Nestor Cortes and a prospect, multiple outlets reported Friday.,Williams, 30, is a two-time All-Star (2022, 2023) and former National League Rookie of the Year with 68 saves and a 1.83 ERA in...
Carlos Sainz patient, motivated to return Williams to legendary roots
Carlos Sainz knows the process of moving Williams up the Formula 1 grid will take some time, but the 30-year-old Spaniard said his motivation to do so is "unbelievable.",Sainz jumped in his Williams car for end-of-season testing on Tuesday, and posted the second-fastest time behind Charles Leclerc a...
Injuries pile up, 49ers uncertain QB Brock Purdy can return Sunday
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was limited with the right shoulder injury that sidelined him last week and there is growing concern about the long-term status of left tackle Trent Williams. ,Wednesday's practice was not the start to the NFL workweek head coach Kyle Shanahan had hoped af...
Thomas Brown, Bears deepen detail to boost QB Caleb Williams
A stickler for details, Thomas Brown wants to rebuild Caleb Williams' confidence through a simplification of the Chicago Bears' offensive scheme. ,Brown, promoted to offensive coordinator last week after Shane Waldron was fired, found some success last Sunday when Williams drove the Bears into posit...
Injured Bulls F Patrick Williams returns to Chicago for tests
Bulls forward Patrick Williams is out for Wednesday's road game against the Milwaukee Bucks and has returned to Chicago for imaging on his sore foot. ,The team said the tests and his absence are precautionary, a step the Bulls felt was necessary to protect Williams, 23, during the front-loaded early...
Seahawks C Connor Williams retires, WR DK Metcalf set to return
Seahawks center Connor Williams abruptly retired earlier this week, Seattle coach Mike Macdonald told reporters on Friday.,Williams retired due to personal reasons, and Macdonald said he doesn't expect the 27-year-old to change his mind.,"I don't believe so," Macdonald said. "We're honoring his wish...
Ferrari to release Carlos Sainz early for Williams testing
Carlos Sainz will get a jump start on his transition to Williams, with Ferrari agreeing to release the Spaniard early from his commitments with the team so Sainz can participate in the end-of-season test at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit.,Sainz agreed to join Williams in July, more than five months ...
Sliding Bears vow 'changes, adjustments' but back QB Caleb Williams
For a third consecutive week, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus showed up at Halas Hall on a Monday with a tone of frustration or plans for changes to spark the offense. ,But Eberflus maintained on Monday that moving rookie No. 1 pick Caleb Williams out of the starting lineup is not one of the ...
Steelers trade for WR Mike Williams, edge Preston Smith
The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired wide receiver Mike Williams and edge rusher Preston Smith on Tuesday, pending physicals for both players. ,The Steelers were linked to multiple wide receivers in the trade rumor mill since training camp. In the Williams trade, the Steelers sent a 2025 fifth-round dra...
Reports: Steelers add WR Mike Williams, DE Preston Smith
The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired wide receiver Mike Williams and edge rusher Preston Smith ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, multiple outlets reported.,The Steelers are sending a 2025 fifth-round draft pick to the New York Jets in exchange for Williams and shipping a seventh-rounder to the Green Ba...
Reports: Steelers acquire WR Mike Williams from Jets
The Pittsburgh Steelers are acquiring New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick, multiple outlets reported ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.,Williams, 30, has played in all nine games (three starts) in his first season with the Jets but has only 12 catc...
Thunder exercise options for Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams
The Oklahoma CityThunder exercised their fourth-year contract options Wednesday on Chet Holmgren, Ousmane Dieng and Jalen Williams and their third-year option on Cason Wallace.,Holmgren (second overall), Dieng (11th) and Williams (12th) were all drafted in the first round in 2022. Wallace was the 10...
Lions back WR Jameson Williams with suspension looming
Days after ESPN reported Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams faces a two-game suspension, he practiced on Wednesday with Detroit preparing to welcome the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. ,The NFL has not confirmed the suspension of Williams for reportedly testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs...