LATROBE, Pa. — Aaron Rodgers learned last season that he can’t outrun the clock. He’s slower in his 40s than he used to be. His arm strength isn’t there as consistently as it once was, either. It’s his mind, though, that really keeps him going at age 42, in his 22nd — and, as he…
As far as extensions go for the Carolina Hurricanes, they are in a great spot with long-term deals with younger players like Jackson Blake, Logan Stankoven, and even Joel Nystrom. Stankoven and Blake begin the first of their eight-year deals, while Nystrom begins the first of his four-year deal. That said, with those three locked…
Aaron Donald took another step toward a potential NFL return on Sunday. The legendary defensive tackle appeared on the league transaction wire after completing his second workout with the Los Angeles Rams this summer. Donald retired in March 2024 following a 10-year career with the Rams. Donald worked out with the Rams earlier this month…
Barcelona has completed the transfer of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City on a multi-year contract for a reported $87.8 million fee. City will reportedly receive an initial $68.8 million fee, with achievable add-ons expected to bring the total package to at least $82 million for the midfielder entering the final year of his contract. Fresh…
The Vancouver Canucks have a huge decision to make in the crease heading into the 2026-27 season. Do they keep the trio of Thatcher Demko, Kevin Lankinen and Nikita Tolopilo or choose two and run with a 1A/1B tandem? That question will likely be answered over the course of training camp and the preseason, depending…
The Philadelphia Flyers were no strangers to the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 2010s. They made the Stanley Cup Final to begin the decade and qualified for the playoffs six times during the decade, also winning a round in 2011 and 2012. But that last series victory marked the start of an ominous trend, as…
Tommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career and became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83. He died at his home in Bradenton, Florida, on Saturday night, agent Mike Maguire said Sunday. He had been in…
Few things make the NHL more exciting than a heated rivalry, and the Los Angeles Kings have been part of several memorable ones. The Pacific Division is filled with plenty of thrilling and fast-paced matchups, making it one of the most competitive divisions in the league. The top three opponents that stand out compared to…
After running backs were viewed as a dispensable for years, Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor all proved that the position could still be viewed as valuable last week. All three star running backs each signed extensions that will net them over $20 million per year. Gibbs signed the largest extension of the group,…
There is no team in the NHL facing more pressure this coming season than the Edmonton Oilers. Not only is their captain in Connor McDavid entering the first year of his two-year contract extension, but they have plenty to prove after a disappointing 2025-26 season. To the credit of Oilers management, they were able to…
