Another New Highest-Paid RB: Lions Agree To Record Extension With Jahmyr Gibbs
First, Bijan Robinson signed an extension. Then, it was Jonathan Taylor. Now, it’s Jahmyr Gibbs — and the Detroit Lions star is making history with his deal. Gibbs has agreed to a three-year, $67.75 million extension with $51.5 million guaranteed with the Lions, NFL Network reported on Thursday. With a $22.25 million average annual value,…
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Ville Koivunen Commitment Changes Their Young-Forward Hierarchy – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins changed more than Ville Koivunen’s financial future when they signed him to the longest contract on their roster. Pittsburgh signed Koivunen to an eight-year contract carrying a $4 million average annual value. The $32 million agreement runs through 2033-34, even though Koivunen has recorded only two goals and 14 points through 47…
Jahmyr Gibbs Returns To Practice Field For First Time At Lions Training Camp
Jahmyr Gibbs was back on the field Thursday for the first time since Detroit Lions training camp started a week ago. The Pro Bowl running back participated in the early walk-through session and team stretching period before moving to the sideline to work with trainers. It was not a full practice, but it was a…
5 Greatest Age-39 NHL Seasons Sidney Crosby Will Chase – The Hockey Writers – Pittsburgh Penguins
Sidney Crosby will turn 39 on Aug. 7 with another historic NHL scoring record within reach. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain recorded 29 goals, 45 assists and 74 points in only 68 games last season. His 1.09 points-per-game pace extended his NHL record to 21-consecutive seasons averaging at least one point and would have produced approximately…
How Is The Justin Herbert-Mike McDaniel Partnership? 4 Takeaways From Chargers Camp
SAN DIEGO — It’s nothing but good vibes for Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers in what has become their annual trek to his former stomping grounds at the University of San Diego. “Blessed is the word that I can come up with because there’s no word better than blessed,” Harbaugh said about the…
Edmonton Oilers Have One More Unusual Offseason Signing to Make – The Hockey Writers – Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have spent the offseason reshaping their roster, but one unusual addition remains before the 2026-27 season begins. Under the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), every team must employ a full-time emergency backup goaltender, commonly called an EBUG. Unlike the local amateurs previously assigned to each arena, the new EBUG will travel…
What Everyone Is Missing About Packers QB Jordan Love
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love is an NFL quarterback with two impulses above all others. The first is the one I suspect coach Matt LaFleur is most proud of, in large part because it’s the one LaFleur and his staff have instilled in Love over the course of the 27-year-old QB’s five years with…
Chicago Blackhawks’ Spencer Knight Can Become Top 10 Goalie This Season – The Hockey Writers – Chicago Blackhawks
This offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks made headlines by paying through the nose to get what they hope is a true No. 1 defender in Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres in June. Then they brought back franchise icon Patrick Kane to add secondary scoring and win some easy nostalgia points. With all the changes throughout…
2026 NFL Odds: Will Saquon Barkley Return To Form?
Did Saquon Barkley really have a down year in 2025, or was it just underwhelming for him? It’s a legitimate question. Let’s take a look at Barkley’s odds for next season at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Aug. 6. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place…
2026 MLB Odds: 5 Best Post-Trade Deadline Bets
The Major League Baseball trade deadline has come and gone, leaving many teams looking quite different than they did a week ago. The most notable trade, of course, was the back-to-back defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers acquiring left-handed ace Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. However, plenty of other deals went down. Let’s take a…