Football
Geno: Jets getting ‘better player’ than when I left
Saying he’s confident, but not arrogant, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith vowed to be better than ever in his second stint with the team.
Sports
Football
WR Austin leaving Steelers to sign with Giants
Free agent wide receiver Calvin Austin III is signing a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million with the Giants, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Football
Pass rusher Muhammad (11 sacks in ’25) to Bucs
Free agent defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad has agreed to a one-year deal with the Buccaneers that’s worth up to $6 million, according to NFL Network.
Football
Sources: Bengals add Allen in latest boost to D
Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and the Bengals have agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Thursday.
Basketball
Basketball
Wemby (ankle) sits out clash vs. Jokic, Nuggets
The San Antonio Spurs ruled out star center Victor Wembanyama for Thursday night’s showdown against the Denver Nuggets because of right ankle soreness.
Basketball
Spoelstra sorry to ‘absolutely no one’ for Bam’s 83
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra brushed aside critics of Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game, saying, “You have to go for it, and that was just thrilling.”
Hockey
Leafs star Matthews exits after knee-on-knee hit
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews left Thursday night against Anaheim after a knee-on-knee hit from Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas.
Hockey
PWHL Detroit game set for national TV audience
The Professional Women’s Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States.
Hockey
📝 Report cards for biggest deals of 2025-26
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.