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The major NFL offseason activity is in the books, and bettors are already diving into wagering on next season’s awards. One spot in particular that is seeing some action is the market for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. As projected, Caleb Williams was drafted first by the Chicago Bears, and the quarterback out of USC is now the favorite …

GUELPH, Ont. — The Toronto Argonauts may have found their next top receiver. Kevin Mital, the fifth overall pick in this year’s CFL draft, caught five passes for 104 yards and a touchdown as the Argonauts beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 25-14 in the teams’ final pre-season game on Friday at Alumni Stadium in Guelph, Ont. Mital’s biggest play of the …

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. — Moose Jaw Warriors forward Jagger Firkus was honored as the David Branch Player of the Year Award winner Saturday at the Canadian Hockey League awards ceremony. The first Moose Jaw player to win the award, Firkus led the CHL with 126 points (61 goals, 65 assists) in 63 regular-season games to also earn the top scorer award. …

Heading into the 2024 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve the state of their roster and overall depth, but are they ready to compete for a playoff spot? In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the running back position… Projected depth chart Starter: …

USATSI Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is hoping to put pen to paper on one of the most lucrative contracts in NFL history soon, and when he does, he will probably look pretty different. This past week, Tagovailoa showed up to a promotional event to take pictures with fans, and you have to wonder if the Miami QB sent someone …

Two-time MVP Jamar Jackson has stayed away from most of the Ravens’ OTAs. He’s the only offensive starter in Baltimore who isn’t attending the voluntary workouts. On one hand, it’s definitely voluntary. Players have no obligation to attend. He’s fully in compliance with his contract and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, by staying away. He’s fully within his rights. He’s doing …

Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Matt Harmon and Andy Behrens discuss the ups and downs of the Jacksonville quarterback and where he ranks heading into this season. Hear the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Football Show” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript So let’s just quickly have the Trevor Lawrence …

Getty Images Voluntary workouts are voluntary, but they still have value. For some players they hold monetary value, as is the case with reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson. The Baltimore Ravens star quarterback has been absent for most of OTAs, and it has cost him $750,000 in workout bonuses, according to a report from Pro Football Talk. Mike Florio reports …

Olympic gold medal wrestler Gable Steveson is seeking to trade the mat for the gridiron by signing a standard undrafted rookie free agent contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday. The Bills list the 24-year-old as a defensive lineman in hopes his leverage techniques and agility can translate to football. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 266 pounds, Steveson, at 21, became …

WINNIPEG — Quarterback Jake Maier was glad the Calgary Stampeders had something to cheer about after an emotionally tough week. Campbell Fair’s five field goals helped lift the Stampeders to a 31-10 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL pre-season action Friday. Running backs Peyton Logan and LeVante Bellamy recorded touchdowns for Calgary in a match that was delayed …

Heading into the 2024 season, the Giants are coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, looking to bounce back into the team that won a playoff game in Minnesota two years ago. In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the running back position… Projected depth chart Starter: Devin Singletary …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJun 1, 2024, 08:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Paul Maurice could tell his team was different. The Florida Panthers’ head coach joked — at first — that players this season compared to last didn’t find him so funny. They’d lost a former appetite for schtick …

The Kansas City Chiefs were the talk of the 2023 NFL season with Taylor Swift in the stands, and the team winning a second straight Super Bowl. The buzz and title were a boon to the bank accounts of the Chiefs’ two biggest stars. Patrick Mahomes earned $3.6 million in group licensing and marketing income during the 12 months through …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 1, 2024, 12:20 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars entered Game 5 in Dallas tied 2-2 in their Western Conference finals series. The Oilers beat the Stars 3-1 and will head home up 3-2 with a chance to end the series Sunday. Here’s what stood out from Edmonton’s …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 1, 2024, 01:03 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. DALLAS — Like the majority of the Dallas Stars, Matt Duchene is seeking his first Stanley Cup championship. But after their Game 5 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night, he’s searching for reasons the conference’s top seed is one loss away from elimination. …