Coach Rick Pitino agrees to 6-year deal with St. John’s University
Rick Pitino has been named the new coach at St. John’s University. The school announced Pitino’s hiring but did not disclose terms; however sources told ESPN that Pitino, who led Iona to the NCAA tournament this season,
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to receive multiyear contract extension
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to receive a multiyear contract extension at next week’s NFL owners meetings in Phoenix. Schefter’s sources told him that the extension will be worth three
Houston Astros 2B Jose Altuve out indefinitely after fracturing thumb at World Baseball Classic
All-Star second baseman for the Houston Astros, Jose Altuve, has suffered a fractured right thumb at the World Baseball Classic and will require surgery, which will sideline him indefinitely. A day after Altuve was hit by a
Texans Laremy Tunsil becomes highest-paid offensive tackle, signing 3-year, $75M extension
According to sources via ESPN, the Houston Texans and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $75 million, including $60 fully guaranteed. The 28-year-old Tunsil will become the league’s highest paid offensive tackle,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially release running back Leonard Fournette
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have officially cut ties with running back Lenoard Fournette, releasing him after the start of the new league year at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Fournette was not released with a post-June 1
NY Mets closer Edwin Díaz expected to miss season with torn patellar tendon in knee
New York Mets GM Billy Eppler announced the team will likely be without All-Star closer Edwin Díaz for the entire 2023 MLB season, after suffering a full-thickness tear of the patellar tendon in his right knee. The injury occurred during Puerto Rico’s on-field
NBA suspends Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant eight games for gun incident
The NBA announced on Wednesday they have suspended Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant without pay for eight games, in response to a video he released that showed him holding a gun inside a nightclub. The 23-year-old Morant (who
Dallas Cowboys release RB Ezekiel Elliott after seven seasons
The Dallas Cowboys have released veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott. The Cowboys signed Elliott to a six-year, $90 million contract in 2019, and will save more than $11 million on their 2023 salary cap from his release. Owner
Wide receiver Michael Thomas returning to New Orleans Saints on one-year deal
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that wide receiver Michael Thomas is expected to return to the New Orleans Saints on an incentive-laden one-year deal. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that New Orleans and Thomas agreed to a reworked
Atlanta Falcons sign QB Taylor Heinicke to 2-year, $20M deal
According to reports from NFL Network, the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with quarterback Taylor Heinicke on a two-year, $20 million contract. The 29-year-old Heinicke has spent the past three seasons as backup QB for the Washington