Gary Trent Jr. is arguably the best free agent still on the market, but he may have already missed his best contract offer. According to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg, the Toronto Raptors initially planned to re-sign him with a deal worth around $15 million annually. However, after making other transactions, that offer is no longer available….
Essendon’s Xavier Duursma, who joined the club from Port Adelaide, suffered a quad tear during Thursday’s training session, adding him to the club’s injury list. This setback is expected to keep him off the field for at least four weeks, as confirmed by coach Brad Scott. The 23-year-old has been a valuable asset to the…
CHICAGO – John Means has returned to Baltimore for further examinations and testing on his sore left elbow. Means was placed on the 15-day injured list today with a left forearm strain after pitching three scoreless innings yesterday in St. Louis but experiencing discomfort that led him to occasionally flex his arm. He was visibly…
AJ Griffin, a highly touted high school prospect who spent his initial two NBA seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, is reportedly contemplating retirement. According to Shams Charania and Kelly Iko of The Athletic, both Griffin and his current team, the Houston Rockets, are preparing for his announcement to leave basketball for good. The reason behind…
Two San Diego Padres prospects will represent the organization in the 2024 All-Star Futures Game next Saturday. Ethan Salas and Robby Snelling will be showcasing their talents in this event, which highlights top prospects from minor league affiliates across the league. Salas, the Padres’ highest-ranked prospect and No. 6 on MLB.com’s Top 100 Prospect list,…
**NORMAN** — Seth Littrell stood at the podium in Oklahoma’s team meeting room on Saturday, his hoodie sleeves rolled up as he sought answers after a disappointing 35-9 loss to South Carolina—the worst home defeat for Oklahoma in a decade. The former national champion fullback and Sooners captain acknowledged that he hadn’t met expectations but…
When JT Realmuto returns after the All-Star Break, the Phillies will face a tough decision similar to when they sent Johan Rojas to AAA to make room for Trea Turner. This time, they should keep Rafael Marchan on the active roster and option Garrett Stubbs to the minors. Marchan’s recent performance, including a four-hit night…
The Melbourne Storm have announced that Alec Macdonald and Grant Anderson have both re-signed with the team. Anderson, an outside back, has secured a one-year extension through to the end of 2025, while Macdonald will stay with the club on a four-year extension until the end of 2028. At just 22, Auckland-born Macdonald has quickly…
Aleksej Pokusevski, who has spent the last four years bouncing between NBA teams, is set to continue his career overseas—at least for the time being. According to Evan Sidery, Pokusevski is signing with EuroLeague team Partizan in Serbia following a season split between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets. …
The Timberwolves are facing significant constraints in building their roster due to being in the second tier of the luxury tax. In response, team president Tim Connelly is exploring roster improvements, including a recent trade with the San Antonio Spurs for the No. 8 pick, Rob Dillingham, by giving up a 2031 pick and a…