Taysom Hill and the New Orleans Saints agreed to a contract extension for four years and $40 million with $22.5 million guaranteed for injury and $20 million fully guaranteed. Hill receives $10 million each season over the next four years if he remains in his current role in which he serves as backup quarterback, running …
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Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton agrees to 4-year extension worth nearly $61M
The Denver Broncos announced that wide receiver Courtland Sutton has agreed to a four-year extension worth just under $61 million, which includes $34.9 million in guarantees. Sutton will receive $18 million in the first year of the deal. He was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent at season’s end. Sutton, 26, said on Monday:“This …
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Sacramento Kings fire head coach Luke Walton, promote Alvin Gentry as interim coach
The Sacramento Kings announced on Sunday that they have promoted associate head coach Alvin Gentry to interim head coach after firing coach Luke Walton. The Kings have lost seven of eight games and dropped to 6-11 on the season, which leaves them 12th in the Western Conference. General manager Monte McNair said: “We all know …
Lakers LeBron James, Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart ejected after altercation
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and Detroit forward Isaiah Stewart were ejected following an altercation during their game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, in which James struck Stewart in the face and Stewart fought back at James The incident happened with 9:18 remaining left in the third quarter and the Pistons leading 78-66, when …
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred hints that player lockout could advance MLB collective bargaining agreement talks
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred hinted at the potential benefit of a lockout should league owners and the MLB Players Association fail to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement by Dec. 2. On Thursday, Manfred said that “an offseason lockout that moves the process forward is different than a labor dispute that costs games. I …
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses second straight practice due to non-COVID related illness
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday due to a non-COVID related illness. Jackson was sent home Wednesday along with starting center Bradley Bozeman, who is also sick. Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Thursday that Jackson is feeling better but did not have a complete update …
MLB Cy Young Award 2021: Toronto Blue Jays’ Robbie Ray, Milwaukee Brewers’ Corbin Burnes Named AL and NL Winners
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes was named the 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner, and Robbie Ray of the Toronto Blue Jays took home the American League Cy Young. Ray received 29 of 30 first-place votes while Gerrit Cole received the only other vote. Ray was the favorite to win in the AL after …
Pitcher Justin Verlander to sign one-year, $25M deal with Houston Astros
According to MLB Network’s Ben Verlander, his brother – pitcher Justin Verlander – is returning to the Astros. Verlander will sign a one-year deal worth $25 million with a player option for a second year. If Verlander were to opt in for the second year, it would be for another $25 million. Verlander rejected the …
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Fenway Sports Group in advanced talks to purchase Pittsburgh Penguins
Fenway Sports Group is in advanced talks to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins. Ron Burkle and Mario Lemieux have been the Penguins’ majority owners since 1999. The agreement needs to be approved by the Fenway Sports Group board, and then would be subject to NHL approval. The NHL’s Board of Governors must approve any potential sale. …
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NY Mets right-handed pitcher Noah Syndergaard agrees to one-year, $21 million deal with Los Angeles Angels
The Los Angeles Angels and right-handed pitcher Noah Syndergaard of the Mets have agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract for 2022, pending a physical. Syndergaard previously received a qualifying offer from the Mets, which would’ve paid him $18.4 million for the 2022 season. The signing means that Angels will forfeit their second-highest draft pick …