The Cleveland Cavaliers have made NBA history by becoming the first team to use the “delayed stretch” provision to pay former player Ricky Rubio. This new mechanism, introduced under the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement, allows teams to stretch the salary owed to a waived player over a longer period. The Cavs and Rubio mutually agreed…
During a conference call with reporters, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan discussed Christian McCaffrey’s calf injury, clarifying that the star running back’s absence from Monday’s win against the New York Jets was precautionary. Shanahan noted, “If it were a playoff game, he would have played.” McCaffrey is currently dealing with both calf and Achilles issues,…
Veteran defensive lineman Angelo Blackson rejoined the Arizona Cardinals practice squad on Tuesday after the team released undrafted rookie Tyler Manoa. Manoa, a product of Arizona Wildcats football, had joined the practice squad the previous week after the Cardinals lost Ben Stille to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Blackson brings extensive NFL experience with 128 games…
The Notre Dame football team suffered a surprising 16-14 defeat to Northern Illinois in the second week of the season, a tough setback for a squad expected to contend for the College Football Playoff. Starting quarterback Riley Leonard had a difficult game and sustained an injury that leaves his status for next week uncertain. Leonard…
Though he hasn’t played since 2023, former Spurs big man and fan favorite Gorgui Dieng has remained close to the organization since announcing his retirement in December. Initially serving as a Basketball Operations Representative, Dieng has now been promoted to Assistant General Manager of the Austin Spurs. The promotion was revealed alongside Josh Larson’s appointment…
The USC Trojans are maintaining their impressive recruiting momentum with another significant addition. Coach Henny and Coach Nua have secured a commitment from 4-star 2026 defensive lineman Viliami Moala. Moala visited USC over the weekend, during a notably successful recruiting period for the Trojans. Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 310 pounds, Moala is a prototypical nose…
The Colts faced criticism for not addressing their cornerback situation during the offseason. While they re-signed slot corner Kenny Moore, they made no major moves to bolster the outside spots. That may change soon due to an injury setback. JuJu Brents, a second-year cornerback, is headed to injured reserve with a knee injury and is…
Receiver Ty Scott has rejoined the Seahawks, signing onto their practice squad on Tuesday. Scott originally signed with Seattle at the start of training camp but was waived when the team trimmed down to 53 players before the regular season began. To make space on the practice squad, linebacker Michael Barrett was released. Scott entered…
Guardians left-hander Sam Hentges is set to undergo shoulder surgery next week, the team announced. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will repair both the labrum and capsule in Hentges’ left shoulder, with a recovery timeline of 12 to 14 months. This procedure will likely sideline Hentges for the remainder of the 2024 season and possibly all of…
As per a report by Houston-based NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Chicago Bears held a workout on Tuesday for former New England Patriots wide receiver and return specialist David Wallis, an undrafted rookie free agent. This move seems to be directed at Velus Jones Jr., who struggled by fumbling a kickoff and then stumbling, causing…