Football
Sources: Bucs star Wirfs to miss start of season
Buccaneers star left tackle Tristan Wirfs is expected to miss the start of the regular season because of a knee injury, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Sports
Football
Eli passes on Giants stake: ‘Too expensive for me’
After initially being interested, former Giants quarterback Eli Manning has opted not to buy an ownership stake in the team, saying “it’s too expensive for me.”
Football
Vikes pass rusher Turner scammed out of $240K
Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner was allegedly a victim of a bank fraud scheme that resulted in the theft of $240,000.
Football
Sources: NFLPA, NFL concealed collusion findings
In wake of revelations, NFLPA now says it will appeal the Jan. 14 arbitration ruling.
Football
Who dropped out of the top 10? Players eyeing a bounce-back at RB, DT and edge
New players joined the top 10, which means others dropped out. Here’s who’s trying to get back.
Basketball
OKC’s Holmgren agrees to rookie max extension
Thunder star Chet Holmgren has agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $250 million, Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN on Wednesday morning.
Basketball
Suns’ Booker agrees to historic $145M extension
Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker agreed to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension with the franchise through the 2029-30 season, the highest annual extension salary in NBA history, CAA’s Jessica Holtz and Melvin Booker […]
Basketball
Grading 30-plus NBA deals, including Booker’s historic — and risky — extension
Kevin Pelton breaks down the most impactful signings, including max deals for Booker, Gilgeous-Alexander and Banchero.
Basketball
NBA releases groups for this season’s NBA Cup
Defending NBA Cup champion Milwaukee will play its group-stage games in this season’s tournament against New York, Chicago, Charlotte and Miami, the league announced Wednesday.
Basketball
Former Jazz coach and GM Layden dies at age 93
Frank Layden, who led the Jazz to their first playoff appearance and was part of the front office that selected John Stockton and Karl Malone, has died.