Trevor Lawrence signs four-year, $36.8M contract with Jaguars

Trevor Lawrence has signed a four-year, $36.8 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars that includes $24.1 million in guaranteed money. The Jaguars confirmed the deal but did not release terms of the contract; however according to reports, the rookie contact also includes the standard fifth-year option with the majority of compensation set to be paid from …

Milwaukee Bucks defeat Atlanta Hawks 123-112 to take 3-2 series lead

Despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 123-112 in Game 5 on Thursday night, giving them a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. The Bucks’ Brook Lopez scored a playoff career-high 33 points, bringing the Bucks are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first …

Washington Football Team fined $10 million after NFL investigation into workplace culture

The NFL announced they have fined the Washington Football Team $10 million after concluding its investigation into the team’s workplace culture. The investigation, which began nearly a year ago, was brought on after multiple scandals and reports broke of sexual harassment and misconduct within the organization, with several Washington Post stories detailing incidents with the …

Stanley Cup Final: Tampa Bay Lightning takes 2-0 series lead against Montreal Canadiens with 3-1 win in Game 2

The Tampa Bay Lightning won Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, defeating the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 3-1. The defending champions have now taken a 2-0 series lead over the Canadiens. Montreal came out stronger than in Game 1, but it still wasn’t enough to beat Tampa Bay. The Canadiens were ahead …

Ryan Ramczyk and Saints agree to new 5-year, $96M contract extension, making him highest-paid right tackle in NFL

The New Orleans Saints and offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk have agreed on a five-year, $96 million contract extension Wednesday, which makes him the NFL’s highest-paid right tackle at $19.2 million annually. The extension goes into effect after the 2021 season and runs through 2026; it includes $60 million in guaranteed money. The 6’6”, 314-pound Ramczyk …

Seattle pitcher Hector Santiago suspended 10 games for foreign substance on glove

Seattle Mariners pitcher Hector Santiago has been suspended 10 games and fined an undisclosed amount for a foreign substance found on his glove against the White Sox on Sunday. Santiago, who plans to appeal the ruling, will be allowed to play until the appeal process is complete. The 33-year-old Santiago is the first player to …

Wimbledon 2021: Serena Williams withdraws after injury, Roger Federer’s advances on Day 2

Serena Williams sustained a knee injury during her first round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus at Wimbledon 2021 on Tuesday. Williams, a twenty-three time Grand Slam champion, slipped on the wet grass court at the All England Club in the first set of her match against Sasnovich. She attempted to play through the injury, but could …

Stanley Cup Finals: Tampa Bay Lightning beat Montreal Canadiens 5-1 in Game 1

The Montreal Canadiens faced the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals from the Amalie Arena on Monday night. Tampa Bay’s Yanni Gourde scored to help the Lightning take a 1-0 series lead in the championship round against the Canadiens, giving the Lightning a dominating 5-1 in Game 1.  The Lightning …

Wimbledon 2021: Americans Sloane Stephens, Frances Tiafoe score upsets on Day 1

Americans Frances Tiafoe and Sloane Stephens began Day 1 at Wimbledon with upsets Monday. Tiafoe upstaged men’s No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Stephens ousted women’s No. 10 Petra Kvitova. Tiafoe earned the first upset of the day with a straight-sets win over Tsitsipas in 2 hours, 2 minutes. Tiafoe has never advanced past the quarterfinal …

Serena Williams to skip Summer Olympics in Japan

Tennis star Serena Williams said Sunday she won’t compete at the Summer Olympics in Japan. The 39-year-old declined to offer a specific reason for her decision to not travel to Tokyo. Williams told reporters at Wimbledon, which is set to begin this week: “I’m actually not on the Olympic list, not that I’m aware of. …