Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was eligible for a contract extension for the first time this past offseason. However, like his teammate Tee Higgins, no agreement has been reached. With training camp starting this week, the Bengals are running out of time to secure Chase’s future. Higgins is already playing under the franchise…
Outfielder Óscar Mercado has chosen to opt out of his minor league contract with the Padres, as reported by MLBTR’s Steve Adams. With San Diego not promoting him, the 29-year-old is now back on the free-agent market. Mercado, who joined the Padres in the offseason, performed well during Spring Training but did not make the…
Carlos Rodon’s 2023 season was one to forget in terms of baseball performance. The pitcher began the season sidelined with a forearm injury, keeping him out of action until July. Yankees fans eagerly awaited his debut with the team, hoping he would fulfill expectations in the first season of his lucrative six-year, $161 million contract….
Browns Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will miss this week’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers as he recovers from a neck injury sustained during a tackle. Owusu-Koramoah was hospitalized overnight after a significant hit while attempting to tackle Baltimore running back Derrick Henry. As Cleveland’s leading tackler, he took a hard blow to the…
**October 11:** The Thunder have officially signed Javonte Cooke a few weeks after agreeing to the deal. **September 24:** The Thunder reached an agreement to sign free agent guard Javonte Cooke to an Exhibit 10 contract, as reported by his agent Jerry Dianis to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Cooke concluded his college career at Winston-Salem…
The Diamondbacks encountered early spring injuries, with a notable scare on Thursday involving Christian Walker, their power-hitting Gold Glove first baseman. Walker took a pitch to his right hand during a Cactus League game against the Giants, prompting his immediate removal. Fortunately, subsequent X-rays revealed no fractures, diagnosing only a bone contusion at the back…
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Charlie Jones suffered a knee injury during Thursday’s practice and had to be carted off the field. However, there was some positive news following the incident. According to Olivia Ray of WLWT, Jones was seen “walking gingerly” in the locker room after undergoing an MRI. Teammate and fellow receiver Andrei Iosivas…
The New Orleans Saints have waived center Connor McGovern, according to ESPN’s Katherine Terrell. This move likely aims to clear a roster spot for Erik McCoy, who was designated for return from injured reserve last week. McGovern joined the Saints’ roster in early October after being signed…
In a significant development for the recruiting scene, the Ole Miss Rebels have extended a scholarship offer to Jamarion Mathews, a promising edge rusher from Sparkman High School in Harvest, Alabama. The 6-foot-2, 240-pound athlete received this offer on Friday, marking his first from an SEC school. Mathews, who is part of the 2026 recruiting…
In a surprising decision likely driven by financial considerations, the Chicago Cubs have placed left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly on outright waivers. This move has captured the attention of teams with postseason hopes, such as the New York Mets. SI.com speculates that the Mets might consider acquiring Smyly. Joe Calabrese highlights that with a two-day window…