Penn State signs Mike Rhoades to 7-year deal as new head coach

Penn State and Mike Rhoades have agreed on a seven-year deal worth over $3 million per year for him to become the next head coach of the Nittany Lions. Matt Fortuna tweeted that Rhoades will have an average salary of $3.7 million across his seven-year deal with Penn State. Rhoades will replace Micah Shrewsberry, who left to take …

Atlanta Falcons sign veteran defensive end Calais Campbell to one-year deal

The Atlanta Falcons signed veteran defensive end Calais Campbell in free agency to a one-year deal with the franchise. Campbell, a second-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, spent his first nine seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. The six-time Pro Bowl selection and former Defensive Player of the Year then spent three seasons with the Jacksonville …

Cleveland Guardians and 2B Andrés Giménez agree to 7-year, $106.5M contract extension

The Cleveland Guardians and All-Star second baseman Andrés Giménez have agreed to a seven-year, $106.5 million contract extension.  According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal begins in 2024 and includes a 2031 club option, and covers three arbitration years and potentially five free-agent seasons if the team picks up the 2031 option. An international free agent …

Wizards’ Bradley Beal under police investigation after incident with fan in Orlando

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is under investigation by police in Orlando, Florida after a confrontation with a fan stemming from a gambling loss.  NBA spokesman Mike Bass said the league is “aware of the report and in the process of gathering more information.” According to police reports obtained by ESPN, the 29-year-old NBA star …

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson requests trade

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson tweeted on Monday that he requested a trade earlier this off-season. Jackson wrote in a series of tweets titled as a “letter” to his fans: “I want to first thank you all for all of the love and support you consistently show toward me. All of you are amazing and I appreciate …

Rodney Terry agrees to 5-year, $15.3M deal as Texas head coach

The Texas Longhorns and head coach Rodney Terry agreed on Monday to a five-year deal worth $15.3 million.  The news comes mere hours after a report from ESPN indicated that Terry and the Horns were finalizing the deal, which will keep Terry in Austin through the 2028 season.  A press conference is expected to take place to …

Mavericks’ Luka Dončić facing one-game suspension after 16th technical foul

Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Dončić is facing a one-game suspension after being called for his 16th technical foul of the season during Sunday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Dončić was called for a technical with 7:51 remaining in the third quarter for arguing a no-call after missing a shot on a drive to the basket. Players automatically get …

LeBron James returns after 13-game absence in Lakers loss to Bulls

LeBron James made his return on Sunday after a foot injury forced him to miss 13 games with the Lakers. Despite his return Los Angeles’ three-game winning streak came to an end with a 118-108 defeat to the Chicago Bulls. James finished with 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes Less than …

Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright to miss ‘several weeks’ with groin strain

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told reporters on Thursday that right-handed pitcher Adam Wainwright will likely miss “several weeks” after suffering a groin strain. The injury happened during a weight room workout on Tuesday with Team USA during the World Baseball Classic. The 41-year-old Wainwright will begin the season on the injured list, Marmol said. …

Phillies 1B Rhys Hoskins carted off after suffering non-contact knee injury

Philadephia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins was carted off the field after an injury during Wednesday’s spring training game against the Tigers, and just a week before Opening Day. Hoskins suffered what appeared to be a non-contact left knee injury while fielding a groundball against the Tigers during Wednesday’s game. Hoskins was trying to handle …