Featured News Archives - Page 31 of 93

49ers’ Trey Lance Relegated To Third-String Status In San Francisco

The San Francisco 49ers listed quarterback Trey Lance as the third-string option Wednesday, behind starter Brock Purdy and new backup Sam Darnold. Lance and Darnold reportedly fought for the backup position throughout the preseason, but…

More

Tony La Russa Rejoins White Sox Amid Front Office Shakeup

Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa will rejoin the Chicago White Sox as a consultant after stepping away from his managing duties last season for health reasons. His return coincides with a massive shakeup…

More

Cubs’ Marcus Stroman Out With Rib Cartilage Fracture, No Return Date Set

Chicago Cubs ace pitcher Marcus Stroman has a cartilage rib fracture and could miss the rest of the 2023 season. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer confirmed the news Wednesday and did not set…

More

Jets’ Assistant Coach Greg Oden Hospitalized After Joint Practice Skirmish

New York Jets assistant coach Greg Oden was carted off the field and sent to the hospital Wednesday after collapsing during a joint practice altercation with players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Many players, including…

More

Giants WR Cole Beasley Misses Second Day Of Practice With Leg Injury

New York Giants wide receiver Cole Beasley missed his second straight practice Wednesday with a leg injury. The 34-year-old journeyman joined the Giants this offseason after coming out of retirement for a short stint with…

More

Braves Sweep Yankees In Atlanta, Bombers Go Below .500 For First Time In 2023

The Atlanta Braves continued their dominant run against New York teams Wednesday night, defeating the Yankees 2-0 to complete a three-game sweep at home. In back-to-back series against the Mets and Yankees, Atlanta outscored both…

More

Saints’ Cameron Jordan Still Looking To Break Records

Last week, the New Orleans Saints re-signed their own in Cameron Jordan, as he was extended and given the most guarantees and average salary in NFL history for a defensive player his age – 34…

More

Megan Rapinoe’s Missed PK Ends Her Last World Cup Appearance, Explains Her Mystery Smile

In her final World Cup appearance before retirement, USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe‘s missed penalty kick summarized their painful loss to Sweden 5-4. The United States women’s national team exited in the round of 16 for the…

More

NBPA Responds To Orlando Magic’s ‘Alarming’ DeSantis Campaign Donation

The National Basketball Players Association released a statement Thursday to address the Orlando Magic’s $50,000 donation to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis presidential campaign. The players union stressed that the organization’s support for the conservative politician…

More

NFL Considering New Kickoff Procedure Based On XFL Rules

The NFL is reportedly considering changes to its kickoff rules in order to improve safety regulations for one of the most dangerous plays in the sport. The XFL, with its own rules for kickoffs, has…

More

Rams Add RB ‘Rolls’ Royce To Replace Retiring Sony Michel

The two-time Super Bowl champion running back Sony Michel announced his retirement at the age of 28 years old after five seasons in the NFL. The former first-round pick from Georgia back in 2018 won…

More

Eagles’ Derek Barnett Restructures Two-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Eagles’ former first-round pick has taken a pay cut. Derek Barnett will now get more guaranteed money and incentives but less total salary and bonuses in his current two-year deal with the team,…

More

What Aaron Rodgers’ Pay Cut Means For The New York Jets

The New York Jets announced Wednesday that they were giving quarterback Aaron Rodgers a restructured contract. Instead of making $1.1 million in 2023 and $107 million in 2024, he will now make $75 million in…

More

Nyheim Hines Suffered Serious Knee Injury Jet Skiing

After an off-site incident jet skiing, it was announced by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport that Buffalo Bills running back and special team ace Nyheim Hines will likely miss the entirety of the upcoming season due…

More

Zack Martin May Sit Out, Reportedly Feels ‘Woefully Underpaid’ By Cowboys

A recent report suggests that Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Zack Martin could skip training camp due to a dispute over his contract dispute with the team. Martin, an eight-time Pro Bowler, still has two years…

More

Saquon Barkley Mulls Sitting Out Season Amid Contract Disputes: ‘F— You To The Giants!’

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley publicly said that he is considering sitting out the 2023 season amid contract disputes with the team. Because the Giants and Barkley failed to reach a long-term agreement…

More

Wemby Showcased Potential In Summer League

After a forgettable debut, Victor Wembanyama had a way better second outing in his game against the Portland Trail Blazers before the Spurs decided to shut him down for the rest of the Summer League.…

More

DeAndre Hopkins Joins Titans On Two-Year Deal

The former Arizona Cardinals wideout is headed to the AFC South, after linking up with the Titans after visiting Tennessee earlier this offseason. The five-time All-Pro, Pro Bowl receiver inked a two-year deal worth $26…

More

Miami’s Offer Too Low For Dalvin Cook, Pats New Favorite

The latest offer the Miami Dolphins put on the table for Dalvin Cook is not one the current free agent running back will accept, likely due to not reaching his financial demands, despite his interest…

More

Spurs’ George Popovich Becomes Highest Paid NBA Coach With New Deal

San Antonio will keep their 74-year-old Hall of Famer – Gregg Popovich signed to a deal to remain as the head coach and president of basketball operations for the Spurs. Pop is now the highest-paid NBA head…

More

MLB All-Star Game Earns Record-Low Ratings Due To ‘Overall Meaninglessness’

While Major League Baseball’s rule changes recently have improved fan engagement across the board early in the 2023 season, this progress did not transfer well to the league’s premier mid-season event. This year’s All-Star Game…

More