P.J. Fleck’s amended contract, which will earn the Gophers football coach an additional $5.7 in retention bonuses should he stay with Minnesota through the 2029 season, was approved by the Board of Regents on Friday. However, the contract didn’t pass by a 10-2 vote until after the regents had notable discussions on the value of big-money college football and a …

The younger brother of Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been sentenced to six months’ probation in a case alleging an assault on a woman. Jackson Mahomes, 23, appeared Thursday for his sentencing hearing via video conference and pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor count of battery, according to online court records. Following his sentence, Jackson Mahomes …

The Bears signed wide receiver Collin Johnson to a contract extension and signed defensive back Tavarius Moore on Friday, the team announced. Johnson, 26, was scheduled to become a free agent next week. He joined the Bears’ practice squad on Oct. 10 and played three games, making one catch for 11 yards. He saw action on 40 offensive snaps and …

Getty Images Friday has been a notable day for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Along with free agent quarterback Russell Wilson visiting their facility, Pittsburgh also released former All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson. Several hours after that news broke, the Steelers cut former Pro Bowl receiver Allen Robinson II, according to ESPN.  Releasing Robinson saves the Steelers $10 million against the salary cap.  Initially, it …

Anytime you can add a quality player without using a scholarship, it should be viewed as a win and Notre Dame football was winning on Friday afternoon. Minnesota offensive tackle Robbie Wollan committed to the Irish as a preferred walk-on, giving Notre Dame a solid frame at 6-foot, 4-inches and 275-pounds to work with. The lineman had multiple other smaller …

Five-time Pro Bowl Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was arguably going to be the most coveted free agent at his position.  However, the five-time Pro Bowler decided to stay home after officially signing a two-year deal on Friday. The deal is worth $52 million, including $35 million guaranteed, Evans’ agent told ESPN.  Evans’ new deal gives him an …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMar 8, 2024, 12:20 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo was traded Friday to the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Calle Sjalin and a conditional 2024 seventh-round pick. Okposo becomes the Panthers’ second addition this week, with the defending Eastern Conference champions also trading for …

TCU safety Bud Clark (21) and cornerback Josh Newton react as they work out prior to a game against Texas, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. | Julio Cortez Traditionally, Friday nights during the fall have belonged to high school football, Saturdays to college football and Sundays to the NFL. Sure, at times the occasional college football game …

Mac Jones’ days with the New England Patriots appear to be numbered. The chance that Jones might get a fresh start under new Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt appears to be minimal, as the team is fielding offers from other front offices about the 2021 first-round pick and is open to moving him, according …

Top six potential landing spots for Mac Jones originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Unsurprisingly, Mac Jones’ time in New England appears all but over. The 25-year-old quarterback is expected to be traded this offseason after three tumultuous years in Foxboro. Teams reportedly have called the Patriots recently inquiring about Jones’ availability, and some league executives believe New England could …

Alabama football signees and players will be signing autographs before the Alabama basketball game against Arkansas on Saturday. Ryan Williams, Kevin Riley, Quandarrius Robinson, Williams Sanders, Jeremiah Alexander and Daniel Hill are expected to be the players signing autographs, per UA Athletics. The autograph session will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 11 a.m., when the Crimson Tide’s basketball …

Mike Evans officially re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, putting pen to paper on a two-year contract extension. The star wide receiver then told reporters he’s “extremely confident” quarterback Baker Mayfield will follow suit. “I’m not 100 percent,” Evans said, per ESPN, “but he played really great for us last year, the city took him in, the players …

Getty Images The 2024 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and we now have a full view of every pick that will be made later this spring. On Friday, the league announced its compensatory picks for this year’s draft, which includes 34 total selections spread across 14 teams.  For those a bit unfamiliar with the process, compensatory picks are awarded to …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 8, 2024, 04:49 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The Vegas Golden Knights got a blockbuster trade in under the wire on Friday, acquiring forward Tomas Hertl, a 2025 third-round pick and 2027 third-round choice from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2025 first-round pick and forward David …

USATSI Michigan running backs coach Mike Hart will not return for the 2024 season, according to 247Sports. A former standout running back for the Wolverines, Hart spent the last three seasons as an assistant on former coach Jim Harbaugh’s staff where he coached three first-team All-Big Ten selections. Hart joined Harbaugh’s staff in 2021 after four seasons in the same …