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Federal Prosecutors Open Criminal Investigation Into Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Salary-Cap Allegations
NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have opened a criminal investigation into allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers helped arrange secret sponsorship contracts for Kawhi Leonard that circumvented the NBA salary cap, The New York Times reported Thursday. The investigation is…
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Roger Goodell Says NFL Investigation Into 49ers Owner Jed York Still Not Finished After Plea
MELBOURNE, Australia — The NFL has not finished its investigation into San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York, commissioner Roger Goodell said Thursday, 17 days after York pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors in Ohio. On Netflix’s pregame show before the 49ers opened…
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Jakob Junis Named Among Top MLB Relievers As Texas Rangers Face $5 Million Option Decision
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers right-hander Jakob Junis was named among the top relievers in this winter’s free agent class Thursday in an early outlook on the market from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Junis signed a one-year, $4 million contract with Texas in…
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Kyle Higashioka Projected To Hit Free Agency As Rangers Face $7 Million Option Decision
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka was among the players ESPN’s Jeff Passan listed Thursday as future free agents, part of Passan’s projection that every mutual option in Major League Baseball will be declined this offseason. Higashioka’s option for 2027…
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Brevyn Spann-Ford Agrees To 3-Year Contract Extension With Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys and tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford agreed Thursday to a three-year, $18 million contract extension that includes $12.075 million guaranteed, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported. His agent, Mike McCartney, announced the agreement on X earlier Thursday evening.…
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‘They Probably Should’: Davante Adams Says NFL Teams Should Copy Los Angeles Rams’ Australia Travel Plan
MELBOURNE, Australia — Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams said Thursday that other NFL teams probably should adopt the Rams’ late-arrival approach to international travel. Adams made the comments in Melbourne, where the Rams landed just before dawn Thursday for Friday’s season…
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‘We’re Well-Rested’: Sean McVay Defends Los Angeles Rams’ Wild 36-Hour Australia Trip Before San Francisco 49ers Opener
MELBOURNE, Australia — The Los Angeles Rams touched down in Melbourne just before dawn Thursday, about 28 hours before kickoff of their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. They plan to fly home before sunset Friday. That leaves about 36 hours…
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Teruaki Sato Expected To Be Posted For MLB Teams After MVP Season In Japan
NISHINOMIYA, Japan — Hanshin Tigers third baseman Teruaki Sato, the reigning Central League MVP, is expected to be posted for major league teams in early November, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Passan wrote Thursday that Sato could become the first reigning position-player…
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‘We Shouldn’t Do Anything Too Differently’: Charley Hull Keeps It Simple Before Nelly Korda Solheim Cup Showdown
CROMVOIRT, Netherlands — Europe’s Charley Hull and Lottie Woad will open the Solheim Cup on Friday against Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz of the U.S. The foursomes match tees off at 12:40 a.m. CT at Bernardus Golf, in front of an estimated…
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‘This Is A New Maja’: Maja Stark Opens Up On Solheim Cup Transformation Before Friday Foursomes
CROMVOIRT, Netherlands — Maja Stark and Linn Grant will play together in the fourth foursomes match of the Solheim Cup on Friday at Bernardus Golf. The Swedish pair faces Rose Zhang and Jennifer Kupcho of the U.S. at 1:16 a.m. CT. Stark…
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‘There’s No Bad Blood’: Nelly Korda Says Solheim Cup Will Stay Respectful After Ryder Cup Heckling
CROMVOIRT, Netherlands — Players and captains from the U.S. and Europe said Thursday that this week’s Solheim Cup will be played with respect, a year after heckling from fans marred the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York. Nelly Korda, the…
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‘We Have A Tendency To Struggle’: Nelly Korda Opens Up Before U.S. Solheim Cup Push In Europe
CROMVOIRT, Netherlands — Nelly Korda will lead the U.S. into the first match of the Solheim Cup on Friday as the Americans try to win the event in Europe for the first time since 2015. The world’s top-ranked player and Allisen Corpuz…
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Jimmy Butler Making Progress In ACL Rehab, Golden State Warriors Still Face Long Wait
Jimmy Butler has increased his on-court work and shown notable strength gains, but he is still expected to be limited when training camp opens, with January or February viewed as an optimistic return target.
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‘He Called Me Every Single Time’: Jonathan Kuminga Reveals Anthony Edwards’ Push To Join Minnesota Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS — On Thursday at Target Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves formally introduced Jonathan Kuminga, the 23-year-old forward who agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the team on Aug. 26. The second year of the deal is a player option. Kuminga…
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Glen Powell Named College GameDay Guest Picker For Texas-Ohio State Showdown
AUSTIN, Texas — Glen Powell will be the guest picker on ESPN’s College GameDay for the second time Saturday. The show will broadcast from Austin before the No. 4 Texas Longhorns host the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes at Darrell K Royal-Texas…
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‘It’s My Career And It’s My Body’: Malik Nabers Leaves Dallas Cowboys Decision Up In The Air
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers said Thursday that whether he plays against the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday night’s season opener is his decision. He would not say what he has decided. Sitting out Sunday is still…
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Dallas Stars Announce 57-Player Training Camp Roster, Tyler Seguin Included
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars announced their 2026-27 training camp roster and schedule on Thursday, a 57-player group of 33 forwards, 18 defensemen, and six goaltenders. The on-ice portion of camp begins Thursday, Sept. 17, at Comerica Center, the team’s practice…
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Bo Bichette Expected To Opt Out Of $84 Million With Mets And Return To MLB Free Agency
NEW YORK — ESPN’s Jeff Passan called Bo Bichette’s opt-out decision with the New York Mets a coin flip on Thursday, though he projected that Bichette will opt out of the final two years and $84 million of his contract. If Bichette…
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‘The GM Wanted Me Out Of There’: Aaron Rodgers Opens Up On Green Bay Packers Split, Possible Lambeau Return
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers said Thursday that he is not sure the Green Bay Packers would invite him back to Lambeau Field after he retires, or that he would accept an invitation if one came. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback made…
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Tarik Skubal Could Command Historic $500 Million Contract In MLB Free Agency
LOS ANGELES — ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote Thursday that Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tarik Skubal could get double the most money ever given to a free agent pitcher 30 or older, provided Major League Baseball does not have a salary cap in…
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