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The NFL free agency signings we already know teams will regret

Day one of NFL free agency is when teams go wild. They go the extra mile to secure free agents, even if it means overpaying. While it’s exciting to see players sign the dotted line, teams going out of their…

Oilers need to find ways to lean on McDavid less

DENVER — The addiction is real. Dave Tippett and Todd McLellan both had it. Jay Woodcroft did his best to recover from it. And now, Kris Knoblauch has perhaps graduated to a new stage of rehab, having played Connor McDavid and…

NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks plans for strip club collaboration for game with Orlando Magic

The NBA has cancelled plans by the Atlanta Hawks to hold a promotional collaboration with a strip club at one of their games next week. The Hawks had intended to partner with Atlanta-based adult entertainment venue Magic City for the…

Phillies, Jesús Luzardo Agree To Extension

The Phillies and left-hander Jesús Luzardo have agreed to an extension, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. It’s a five-year deal beginning in 2027. He was previously slated for free agency after 2026. The Roc Nation Sports client will earn $135MM…

Will Tarik Skubal pitch in WBC semifinals or finals? Tigers star makes decision

When two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal signed on to pitch for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic, it was heralded as a watershed moment. MORE: Breakout star to retire from WBC at 29 after Japan…

Saints to sign RB Travis Etienne to $52M deal

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) rushes for yards against Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills…

Daniel Jones ludicrous asking price and new favorite for Tua Tagovailoa

As the legal tampering period opens, it’s officially NFL free agency season. We can expect a flurry of moves in the hours, days and weeks ahead. Let’s start with the quarterback market, where there is a lot of percolation in…

AP Source: Raiders retain CB Eric Stokes on three-year, $30M contract

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract on Monday to retain cornerback Eric Stokes, a person with knowledge of deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract…

Winter Paralympics 2026: Why is figure skating not at Milan-Cortina?

Fans tuning into the Winter Paralympics will have spotted figure skating missing from the programme at Milan-Cortina despite it being one of the most popular sports at the Olympics. There are just six sports at the Games: Para-Alpine skiing, Para-biathlon,…

The Opener: World Baseball Classic, Littell, Giolito

Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. WBC pool play continues: Pool play in the World Baseball Classic remains underway, with Samurai Japan (3-0) and Korea (2-2) both…