Jets make it official and release quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who’s now a first-time free agent
Aaron Rodgers’ much-hyped but overwhelmingly disappointing two-year tenure with the New York Jets is officially over.
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Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises
The Ottawa Senators last qualified for the playoffs in 2017, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have only won a round once in more than two decades of existence and none since before the pandemic.
Rams release Super Bowl 56 MVP Cooper Kupp
The Los Angles Rams cut Super Bowl 56 MVP Cooper Kupp after being unable to find a trade partner for their former No. 1 wide receiver.
Tiger Woods says he ruptured his Achilles tendon, an injury likely to keep him out of the Masters
Tiger Woods announced he had a less invasive surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday, yet another injury that would seem likely to keep him out of the Masters and perhaps other major championships this year.
QB Sam Darnold agrees on a 3-year, $100.5 million deal with Seahawks, AP source says
The Seattle Seahawks found the replacement for Geno Smith, agreeing to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Sam Darnold, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now its up to selection committee to decide
UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Southern California have all stated their cases for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament with their stellar play this season. It would be surprising if they don’t all end up on the 1-line Sunday night when the March Madness bracket is revealed by the selection committee. Where they are placed and who’s the overall No. 1 seed is still up for debate.
Bills reward Allen with new contract after NFL MVP season. Deal is worth $330M, AP source says
NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension worth $330 million, including an NFL record $250 million of it guaranteed, which makes him among the league’s highest-paid players.
Shaun White kicks off new league with visions of snowboarding riches on the halfpipe
Shaun White’s next trick might carry more risk than the flips and twists he pulled off for decades inside all those halfpipes he used to dominate. This time, it’s about making magic — and money — for the generation of snowboarders who looked up to him for all those years.
Paul Skenes could be MLB’s ticket to Gen Z. The Pirates ace will face it on his terms
There are times when Paul Skenes, the 22-year-old, can’t escape Paul Skenes, baseball’s Next Big Thing.
March Madness is coming, and women’s players are urging fans to keep cool in social media posts
With March Madness approaching and International Women’s Day on Saturday, Iowa State basketball star Audi Crooks and Iowa’s Hannah Stuelke are promoting healthy digital habits through their name, image and likeness partnerships with UScellular.