The Chicago Bears were on the verge of addressing their final major roster need this week: finding a pass rusher to complement Montez Sweat. For months, it’s been clear that the team lacks a reliable second option. Yannick Ngakoue is no longer available, Gervon Dexter remains uncertain, and DeMarcus Walker is primarily a run defender….
The Tampa Bay Rays have reactivated right-handed pitcher Ryan Pepiot just in time for his start against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. This marks Pepiot’s return to the mound after spending a month on the 15-day injured list due to an infection in his right knee. Pepiot, who has shown promise throughout his…
The Chicago Bulls bolstered their roster depth on Friday by signing forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a one-year deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The deal is non-guaranteed, meaning Lofton Jr. will need to earn his spot during training camp. Per sources, free agent forward/center Kenny Lofton Jr. has agreed to a one-year…
The Hawks officially ended the Dejounte Murray experiment earlier this summer by trading the All-Star to the Pelicans for a package of players and draft picks. The combination of Trae Young and Murray was shaky from the start and never fully clicked. Individually, both point guards performed well, but they struggled to develop any on-court…
Negotiations between the Boston Bruins and goaltender Jeremy Swayman have been particularly challenging this summer. Although neither party chose to go through salary arbitration, the recent activity in the hockey world, including the St. Louis Blues’ offer sheets to Edmonton Oilers players, has heightened the stakes. Despite the ongoing contract uncertainty, Swayman remains optimistic about…
SALT LAKE CITY — After a standout performance in his fifth Olympic appearance with Australia, Patty Mills is set for a new chapter in the NBA. The seasoned veteran, who previously played for Saint Mary‘s and has a 15-year NBA career, will join the Utah Jazz for the 2024-25 season. Last year, Mills split his…
USC Football’s 2025 class is headlined by five-star quarterback Julian Lewis, who has been committed to the Trojans since August 2023. Despite his commitment, Lewis has continued to take visits, with top programs like Indiana and Colorado actively pursuing him. Recently, 247 Sports National Recruiting Insider Tom Loy predicted Lewis could flip his commitment to…
The Florida Gators‘ NIL controversy surrounding blue-chip quarterback Jaden Rashada reportedly began with a secret recruiting meeting involving a major booster disguised as a Lamborghini drop-off. This is one of the claims in Rashada’s amended federal lawsuit against Gators head coach Billy Napier, prominent booster Hugh Hathcock, and a former staff member. The amended complaint…
Earlier this summer, the New York Knicks signed rookies Ariel Hukporti and Kevin McCullar to two-way contracts. Each NBA team is allowed three two-way contract slots, so the Knicks needed to be strategic with their final spot for the 2024-25 season. According to an official statement on social media, the team has used that spot…
Just when it seemed the 2024-25 UNC men’s basketball roster was finalized, Tyzhaun Claude entered the picture. The 6’7, 226-pound forward from Goldsboro, NC, has committed to join the Tar Heels for the upcoming season. Georgia Tech, a frequent challenge for UNC, loses a key player as Claude switches allegiances—a move sure to be embraced…