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Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson has agreed to a five-year, $208 million rookie-scale contract extension with the franchise, sources told ESPN.

Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin said he feels good and is hopeful of being activated off the 60-day IL on Friday when Pittsburgh opens a 3-game series against the Angels.

Former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini's relationship with Mike Vrabel violated newsroom standards but showed no clear bias toward the Patriots head coach, the Athletic said Thursday.

The Cardinals and wide receiver Michael Wilson have reached an agreement on a three-year, $75 million extension, sources told ESPN and NFL Network.

Jerry Sandusky has instructed his attorneys to seek cancellation of a Tuesday hearing in which one of his accusers was expected to recant his sexual assault accusation, opting instead to take his appeal for a new trial to federal court.

Following an investigation into a Kawhi Leonard sponsorship, the NBA docked the Clippers five first-round picks, fined them $30 million and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for a year. The Clippers plan to challenge the findings "through every avenue."

Anthony Richardson will be the Colts' backup quarterback entering the 2026 season, coach Shane Steichen said Thursday.

Notre Dame, a favorite for the national title for the first time in two decades, and Ohio State are 6-1 to win the College Football Playoff, followed closely by Texas at 13-2, according to DraftKings.

No matter which type of league you play in, Mike Clay gives you keys to being a savvy, title-winning manager.

After being punished for cap circumvention in 2000, Minnesota went nearly two decades without any playoff success. Is the same in store for Steve Ballmer's franchise?

College football is back! Previewing Week 1's top games and which teams are on upset watch.

Ole Miss is trying some new places and tried-and-true plans to promote it's stars, adding to unique part of the trophy's lore.

Can Baker Mayfield and C.J. Stroud play their way to big contracts? Is Aaron Glenn on thin ice with the Jets? Which 2024 first-rounders have fifth-year options at stake?

Here's how all 30 teams have scored -- or struck out -- so far.

Welcome to the stretch run! Some top teams are cruising, while others are making final pushes for October.

Jameson Williams leading the Lions' receivers? We have 32 outside-the-box things to watch.

Early in every season, Bill Connelly makes some bold predictions ... and he's often right. This year: expect Michael Olise to become the best player in the world, and Brentford to qualify for the Champions League.

Welcome to our transfer alternative awards, where we hand out eight off-beat trophies to those who didn't quite make the spotlight.

Chelsea have made contact with former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Liam Delap's big move to Nottingham Forest came with a fee that didn't make sense given his poor spell at Chelsea. Welcome to the new era of wild transfer spending and accounting.