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The NFL offseason is perhaps best known for its big-name player movement. This year alone, for example, Pro Bowlers like Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley and Stefon Diggs swapped teams via trade or free agency. Just as often as blockbuster moves occur, however, spicy rumors can end up being just that: rumors. With roughly seven months between meaningful football games, it’s …

“The Duke” will remain the official football of the NFL. Wilson Sporting Goods and the league announced a multi-year extension of their long-running partnership on Thursday, which means the company will continue to make the league’s official football. Those footballs are emblazoned with “The Duke” and the signature of the league’s commissioner and they have been part of every NFL …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 27, 2024, 02:29 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. A day after making a trade to free up salary cap space, the Vancouver Canucks used those savings Thursday to sign forward Dakota Joshua to a four-year extension. Re-signing Joshua to a pact that will see him earn $3.25 million annually …

Getty Images Barry Sanders has returned to social media nearly a week after announcing that he experienced a “health scare” over Father’s Day weekend. The NFL legend and former Lions Hall of Fame running back said that the scare was related to his heart.  Sanders’ first public post since announcing his scare was to inform his followers that he would not …

Randall Cobb and his family are feeling thankful and lucky following a fire at their home in Nashville on Tuesday. The longtime NFL receiver and his wife, Aiyda, thanked those who reached out to them, sharing that no one in the family was harmed in the fire. “Thank you for all the love and positive messages,” the couple wrote in …

Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley missed four games last season, and even in his return, he said he didn’t feel 100% all season. The last four seasons, he has been plagued by injury, playing just six games in 2020, one game in 2021, 11 games in 2022 and 13 games last year. The knee, ankle and shoulder injuries that …

When I spoke to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after last December’s win over the Patriots, he had to ask himself whether he’s 27 or 28. He’s 28. He’ll be 29 on September 17. And as he gets closer to 30, the questions about how long he’ll play are inevitable. They’re inevitable for two other reasons. First, the latest Mahomes ad …

Jun 27, 2024, 01:56 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes said the governing body for PNC Arena has approved a development agreement to create a long-discussed mixed-use district around the arena including entertainment, retail and office space, a music venue, apartments and a hotel. In a statement on Thursday, the Hurricanes also said the Centennial Authority officially approved …

Getty While he probably loves football, Sauce Gardner recently admitted that he is addicted to golf. While he said that he only started playing two weeks ago, the New York Jets All-Pro cornerback is already having success on the golf course.  Gardner, who doesn’t take lessons and said his technique comes from watching the PGA Tour’s YouTube channel (as well as …

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter The latest quarterback to join the $50 million per year club, Trevor Lawrence bears the brunt of expectations that face the Jaguars in 2024. But it’s actually the other side of the ball that will lead Jacksonville this season.  The defensive line is the team’s biggest strength. Its play will be a major factor in …

Prince Harry is being honored at the ESPYs with the Pat Tillman Award for Service for his work with the Invictus Games Foundation, which helps injured, wounded, and sick servicepeople around the world through sports. (Photo by Emmanuel Osodi/Anadolu via Getty Images) July is just around the corner, which means it’s almost ESPYs time. ESPN’s fan-voted awards show honors current …

USATSI It’s a new era for the Chicago Bears heading into 2024. This boost of optimism surrounding the franchise is spearheaded by the club’s two first-round draft picks, quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze. While the weight of the organization will fall primarily on Williams, Odunze is expected to be an impact player right out of the shoot. …

The Los Angeles Chargers offense saw some changes this offseason, including the loss of wide receiver Keenan Allen via trade and running back Austin Ekeler going elsewhere in free agency. One reason Ekeler wanted to find a new home is because his vision for how he wants to play did not line up with what the Chargers wanted from him. …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 27, 2024, 12:48 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Ken Holland’s time as the general manager for the Edmonton Oilers is over. Three days after losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers confirmed the long-standing belief that they would not renew the Hall of Fame executive’s contract, …

We’ve finally made it to the Shuffle Up series for the new fantasy football draft season. The dollar values you’ll see below are unscientific in nature but reflect how I see the clusters of talent at the tight end position. Use these tiers however you like. The other main positions (quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers) will be shuffled in the …