Report: Giants have ‘sweet spot’ for Jones deal, line in sand with Barkley

It sounds like New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen won’t overpay to keep running back Saquon Barkley regardless of what happens with quarterback Daniel Jones.  After Schoen told reporters Tuesday at the NFL Combine that he is “cautiously optimistic” about signing both Barkley and Jones to long-term contracts, NFC East insider Ralph Vacchiano of […]

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Morant allegedly went after teen, mall cop in incidents

The NBA investigated Ja Morant for threatening members of the Pacers this season. But last summer, it was allegedly teenagers and mall security. Police records obtained by the Washington Post described two violent incidents allegedly involving the Memphis Grizzlies guard last summer. In the first, he allegedly punched a teenager who threw the ball at […]

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Why Braves are positioned for short-, long-term success

There’s something in the water in Atlanta. Year after year, the Braves pull off team-friendly deals with franchise cornerstones while many of their peers refuse to pay stars their market value. The Braves don’t just lock up their homegrown talent. Recently, they’ve been trading for players who fit their needs and extending them soon thereafter. […]

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Ex-welterweight title challenger released from UFC contract

Darren Till is no longer a UFC fighter.  The former welterweight title challenger confirmed his departure on Twitter on Wednesday. “They happily agreed to release me out of [my] contract which I appreciate.” Till wrote. “I’m not going anywhere, got big plans to execute & I’ll be back.” On Tuesday, it was reported that the […]

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Top NFL Draft prospect wanted on charges stemming from fatal crash

Former Georgia star defensive lineman Jalen Carter had a warrant issued for his arrest Wednesday in relation to his alleged involvement in a fatal crash that killed a Bulldogs player and staffer last month. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department announced on Wednesday that Carter is wanted on charges of reckless driving and racing. Investigators determined […]

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Connor McDavid in NHL record books again

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid continued a remarkable goal-scoring stretch Wednesday, tallying twice against the Toronto Maple Leafs to increase his multi-score streak to five games.  McDavid is only the fifth player in NHL history to have five straight games with two or more goals, per ESPN Stats and Info. He joins Alexander Mogilny and […]

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Warriors optimistic Stephen Curry nearing return

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been out of action since Feb. 4, when he collided with Dallas Mavericks point guard McKinley Wright IV and suffered a left leg injury. Curry isn’t back on the court yet, but ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the Warriors believe he’ll be able to return during the […]

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Avalanche acquire Lars Eller from Capitals for second-round pick

The Washington Capitals have traded forward Lars Eller to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. The 33-year-old is currently in the final year of a deal worth $3.5 million per season. Drafted 13th overall by the St. Louis Blues in 2007, Eller was a highly […]

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