GOTW UFC Vegas 105: Emmett vs. Murphy Featherweight knockout artist Josh Emmett will headline his fourth UFC event when he collides with 33 year-old Englishman Lerone Murphy atop the UFC Vegas 105 fight card on ESPN
SOCCER USA to host 2031 Womens World Cup FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said the United States and the United Kingdom are poised to be named as hosts of the Women's World Cup in 2031 and 2035, respectively. Infantino told the UEFA Congress in Belgrade that the joint bid from England, Scotl
NBA NBA warns Ja Morant and Buddy Hield Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield were both issued warnings for mimicking shooting a gun during Tuesday's game, sources told ESPN on Thursday. Sources said the NBA ruled that the celebrations were not intended
GOLF Max Homa splits with caddie Joe Greiner Max Homa and his longtime caddie, childhood friend Joe Greiner, have decided to split up. When Homa tees it up at the Valero Texas Open this week, he will have veteran caddie Bill Harke on his bag instead.
NHL Nashville Predators recall Ozzy Wiesblatt The Predators announced this morning that they’ve recalled right-winger Ozzy Wiesblatt from AHL Milwaukee. It’s his fourth recall of the season and his first since last month’s trade deadline. It’s only the second recall Nashville has made out of four all
SPECIALS Suman Mokhtarian target of alleged assassination plot A mixed martial arts event in Sydney has been put on hold amid police concerns that a former UFC fighter could be the target of an alleged assassination attempt. Suman Mokhtarian, who fought twice in the UFC for two defeats, was due to act as a coach at t
WNBA WNBA expansion team hires Inky Son Portland's WNBA team has hired its first employee, adding team president Inky Son to lead the front office. The franchise, which will join the league in 2026, made the announcement on Tuesday. Son, who is from South Korea, was the chief administrative off
NBA Tyrese Maxey to miss rest of season Sixers star guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to be shut down for the rest of the season, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Maxey has not played since March 3 due to finger tendon injury. He has attempted to rehab the finger, but continues to deal with discomfo
NBA Philadelphia 76ers sign Colin Castleton Castleton’s 10-day deal is official, according to a team press release. As expected, he has taken Bagley’s spot on the roster. Castleton, who went undrafted out of Florida in 2023, spent his rookie year on a two-way contract with the Lakers and was on a t
NHL Kenny Connors agree to entry-level contract Los Angeles announced the deal this morning. It begins next season. Connors isn’t a free-agent pickup. Los Angeles selected him in the fourth round (No. 103 overall) of the 2022 draft from the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the United States Hockey League. Th
NHL Anthony Duclair takes leave of absence Islanders winger Anthony Duclair is out indefinitely after taking a personal leave of absence from the club, head coach Patrick Roy told reporters. The 29-year-old simply hasn’t meshed on Long Island and with Roy, his head coach from his junior days with
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Florida State name Terance Mann as assistant GM Hawks wing Terance Mann has been named an assistant GM of Florida State’s men’s basketball program, the school confirmed in a press release (Twitter link). NBA insider Chris Haynes was first to report the news (via Twitter). Haynes’ report suggested that
NBA New Orleans Pelicans sign Kylor Kelley Kelley’s 10-day contract is official, per the Pelicans. He will earn $66,503 over the next 10 days and New Orleans will carry an identical cap hit. 1:18pm: Free agent center Kylor Kelley will be signing a 10-day contract with the Pelicans, league sources
SPECIALS Elijah Harkless named NBAGL most improved player Guard Elijah Harkless, who is on a two-way contract with the Jazz, has been named the NBA G League’s Most Improved Player for the 2024/25 season, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). Harkless earned the award for his time with the San Diego Clippers an
NBA Dillon Brooks suspended one game Houston Rockets wing Dillon Brooks received an automatic one-game suspension for picking up his 16th technical foul this season in 143-105 win over the Utah Jazz. The NBA confirmed Thursday the ruling was upheld, thus triggering the suspension.
NFL Philadelphia Eagles reportedly to extend Nick Sirianni Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is planning to sign Nick Sirianni to a contract extension following the team’s victory in Super Bowl LIX, their second championship appearance in Sirianni’s four years as head coach. Before coming to Philadelphia, Sirianni was t
NFL New England Patriots trade Joe Milton to Dallas Cowboys The Patriots are trading quarterback Joe Milton to the Cowboys, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Dallas will send one of its fifth-round compensatory picks in April’s draft to New England in exchange for Milton and a seventh-rounder, according to David Mo
NFL Las Vegas Raiders to extend Geno Smith The Raiders have a deal done with Geno Smith. They are giving the trade acquisition a two-year extension, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. This will keep the ex-Seahawks starter under contract through 2027. It appears initial reports, like when Smith sign
MLB San Diego Padres select Oscar González and Eguy Rosario The Padres faced several tough roster decisions in the final days of spring training, perhaps none more difficult than their call on out-of-options infielder Eguy Rosario. The decision was eventually made to designate Rosario for assignment in favor of se
NFL Kansas City Chiefs to reunite with Mike Edwards The Chiefs are reuniting with veteran safety Mike Edwards on a one-year deal, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Edwards spent the 2023 season in Kansas City, appearing in all 17 games with a role that increased throughout the year. He started the last fiv
NFL Detroit Lions want to extend Aidan Hutchinson and Kerby Joseph The Lions hit on two defensive playmakers in the 2022 draft, selecting edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson with the second overall pick and safety Kerby Joseph in the third round. Both players are extension-eligible as they enter the fourth year of their rookie
SOCCER Sporting Kansas City part ways with Peter Vermes Sporting Kansas City has mutually agreed to part ways with manager Peter Vermes, the Major League Soccer club announced, with Kerry Zavagnin being appointed as interim head coach effective immediately. During his 16-year tenure with the club, Vermes led
SOCCER Seattle Sounders sign Ryan Kent Seattle Sounders FC have signed winger Ryan Kent, the club announced. He is under contract through 2025 with an option for 2026. The 28-year-old former English youth international was out of contract after last playing for Turkish side Fenerbahçe. Kent
MLB NY Mets sign Jon Singleton and Niko Goodrum Per Robert Murray of FanSided, Marte’s deal is a two-year pact. That could suggest that he’s unlikely to pitch much in 2025 as he recovers from his shoulder surgery. Singleton, 33, served as the Astros regular first baseman last year after the club parted
MLB Cooper Hummel elects free agency The Astros announced that utility player Cooper Hummel has cleared waivers and elected free agency. Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 relayed the news prior to the official announcement. Houston had designated Hummel for assignment a week ago as they set their Open
SOCCER Chicago Fire acquire Dje D'Avilla Chicago Fire FC have acquired midfielder Dje D'Avilla from Portuguese second-division side União de Leiria, the club announced. The 21-year-old Ivory Coast native will occupy U22 Initiative and international roster spots. He is under contract through 202
SOCCER San Diego FC sign Milan Iloski San Diego FC have signed forward Milan Iloski on loan from Danish Superliga sister side FC Nordsjælland, the club announced. The 25-year-old San Diego native's deal lasts through July 2025. Iloski is a former Real Salt Lake homegrown player who made two
NFL Oklahoma's Brent Venables defends decision to assume command of Sooners defense No national championship coach has called plays since Jimbo Fisher in 2013.
NHL NHL Preview - Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadiens The Thursday NHL slate includes the Montreal Canadiens (35-30-9) hosting the Boston Bruins (30-36-9) at Bell Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are eighth (with 79 points) and the Bruins 16th (69 points) in the Eastern Conference.
NHL Boston Bruins sign Dalton Bancroft to entry-level contract The 6-foot-3, 207-pound forward appeared in 36 games with Cornell University during the 2024-25 season, recording 15 goals and 12 assists for 27 points with a plus-11 rating. The 24-year-old ranked second on the team in goals and points and led all skater
NFL Stanford hires Frank Reich As Reich leads the Cardinal for the 2025 season, the school will launch a national search to replace Troy Taylor
NBA NBA Preview - Portland Trail Blazers vs Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors (28-48), on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena, take on the Portland Trail Blazers (33-43). The game tips at 7:30 p.m. ET on KATU, KUNP, and TSN.
NHL Panthers sign Anton Lundmark to entry-level deal Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zitoannounced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Anton Lundmark on a one-year, entry-level contract commencing in the 2025-26 season.
NFL Steelers owner Art Rooney says QB Aaron Rodgers is 'headed in our direction,' on track to sign soon We might finally be nearing an agreement
NBA NBA Preview - Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat The Miami Heat (35-41), on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Kaseya Center, will try to continue a six-game winning stretch when hosting the Memphis Grizzlies (44-32). This contest is at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV, and MAX.
MLB Red Sox sign Kristian Campbell to eight-year extension Rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell and the Boston Red Sox agreed to an eight-year extension Wednesday, marking the earliest in a career the Red Sox have ever locked up a player to a multiyear deal.
NFL Stefon Diggs says he’s ahead of schedule New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs says during his first team press conference that his ACL rehab "ahead of schedule".
NBA NBA Preview - Minnesota Timberwolves vs Brooklyn Nets The Brooklyn Nets (25-51), on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET, will try to halt a three-game home losing skid when hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves (44-32).
MLB Diamondbacks sign Ketel Marte to extension In the end, Ketel Marte wanted to be in Arizona for the rest of his career, and the D-backs felt the same way. The two sides took another step closer to making that a reality as they agreed to a contract extension that runs through 2031.
NFL Buccaneers restructure Antoine Winfield Jr.’s contract Bucs have restructured the contract of safety Antoine Winfield to free up more 2025 cap space. His $21 million base salary was shifted to a minimum salary and bonus, and a void year was added. The net result is creating $15.86 million in new cap space.
NBA NBA Preview - Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers (23-53) will host the Milwaukee Bucks (41-34) after dropping four straight home games. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
MLB White Sox to sign Joshua Palacios to Minor League deal The White Sox are signing outfielder Josh Palacios to a minor-league deal, source said. Palacios was recently designated for assignment by the Pirates.
NFL Eagles planning to extend HC Nick Sirianni Philadelphia Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie signaled that a contract extension for coach Nick Sirianni will be coming soon.
NBA NBA Preview - Orlando Magic vs Washington Wizards The Orlando Magic (37-40) aim to build on a four-game road win streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (17-59) on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET.
NBA Rockets’ Dillon Brooks receives 16th technical, faces suspension The Rockets guard picked up his 16th technical foul of the season on Wednesday night — triggering an automatic one-game suspension — after he kicked Jazz guard Collin Sexton in what appeared to be the stomach or groin.
