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The days leading up to the 2024 NHL trade deadline included some massive swaps, with contending teams hoping to bolster their Stanley Cup Playoff chances, and rebuilding teams looking to add to their draft capital and prospect pools. Friday’s final flurry included 23 completed trades featuring 33 players, none more of a shock than the Vegas Golden Knights acquiring All-Star …

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.  Releasing Robinson saves the Steelers $10 million against the salary cap.  Initially, it appeared the Steelers …

The Dallas Cowboys have edged out the Philadelphia Eagles as the betting favorites to win the NFL’s NFC East division for the 2024-25 season … for now. Since the 2020-21 season, the two teams have traded the division title with each other, with the Cowboys most recently winning it in 2023-24. Will the Cowboys make it back-to-back, or will the …

Bears earn zero compensatory picks for 2024 NFL draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Each year the NFL sends 32 compensatory picks for the upcoming NFL draft between rounds 3-7. The picks are delivered for a variety of reasons, and there’s no cap on how many picks a team can get. This year, the Bears were elected zero compensatory …

The Baltimore Ravens have signed franchise defensive tackle Justin Madubuike to a four-year extension, the team announced Friday.  The extension is a $98 million deal that includes $75.5 million total in guarantees and $53.5 million at signing, per ESPN.  “We are pleased to announce a four-year extension with Justin Madubuike,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said, via the team’s X …

Getty Images Mac Jones’ time with the New England Patriots appears to be running out. Teams have been calling to inquire about the former first-rounder and the Patriots appear open to the idea of trading him, according to NFL Media.  This shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. Jones was benched late in the 2023 season as his play …

When Mike Tyson returns to the ring this summer for his first fight in nearly four years, Le’Veon Bell isn’t expecting things to go well for the one-time “Baddest Man on the Planet.” The former Steelers running back, who has dabbled in boxing since leaving the NFL, thinks that Tyson’s fight against Jake Paul is going to end with Tyson …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …