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NFL Panthers sign OT Taylor Moton to two-year, $44 million contract extension The Panthers have been pouring heavy resources into their offensive line, so why not continue with Moton? One of the better right tackles in the NFL, Moton is especially talented as a pass blocker. Those skills should come in handy in the years…

NFL Broncos receive:2026 fourth-round pick2027 seventh-round pick Saints receive:WR Devaughn Vele Find me a better duo than the Saints and short-sighted moves. Hint: you can’t. Under Mickey Loomis, New Orleans has been in win-now mode every year. It worked well with Drew Brees under center, as the Saints won the 2009 Super Bowl and plenty…

NCAAF 2026 five-star RB Savion Hiter commits to Michigan I’ve debated whether to continue opining about college football and basketball commitments. Securing a pledge, especially one from an elite recruit, is hugely impactful for any program. However, decommitments happen so often now that many commitments feel flimsy. I’ll probably continue to cover these stories, but…

NFL Dolphins sign EDGE Matthew Judon to one-year, $6 million contract This signing reeks of desperation. Judon has had a fine — more than fine, really — career, but his play with the Falcons last season suggested that the 33-year-old is finished as a productive edge defender. Even worse, Judon is a zero in coverage,…

Happy Week 0! College football begins in five days and I, for one, can’t wait. NFL Eagles receive:WR John Metchie2026 sixth-round pick Texans receive:TE Harrison Bryant2026 fifth-round pick Howie Roseman is going back to the well. Last year, the Eagles traded for an early-round reclamation project at receiver in Jahan Dotson. That transaction led to…

MLB Cubs 3, Pirates 1 Another game, another day of waiting for the Cubs’ post-trade deadline offensive struggles to dissipate. Chicago’s saving grace in this affair was the excellence of Shota Imanaga. The southpaw hasn’t been quite as dominant as he was last season as a rookie, but he’s still a top-tier starter. In his…

NBA Heat receive:2026 protected second-round pick Nets receive:SF Haywood Highsmith2032 second-round pick This is a classic salary dump — nothing more, nothing less. The Nets, the only franchise with salary-cap room, made for an ideal trade partner with the Heat. Jettisoning Highsmith is a curious decision. The 28-year-old averaged 24.6 minutes per game last season,…

NFL Bills sign RB James Cook to four-year, $48 million contract extension The situation between the Bills and Cook this summer had been sloppy, with the running back vacillating between practicing and holding in. Cook’s actions were becoming a distraction, but as always, money fixes everything. I’ve harped on franchises for not being proactive and…

NFL Chargers OT Rashawn Slater out for season with torn patellar tendon The Chargers just inked Slater to a mammoth extension, penciling him in as the team’s left tackle for the foreseeable future. Los Angeles’ future at the position is still the same, but in the most important term — the present — the club…

NFL Rams sign RB Kyren Williams to three-year, $33 million contract extension Williams is an important — or at least highly-used — part of the Rams offense, so it’s no surprise he’s being rewarded with an extension. Last season, the 24-year-old carried the ball 316 times — third in the NFL — for 1,299 yards.…

NFL Falcons sign OT Kaleb McGary to two-year, $30 million contract extension It’s that time of year for contract extensions, and McGary is the latest. For the Falcons, it’s a great one. McGary is one of the better right tackles in the league, so securing him at $15 million per season is a bargain. He’s…

NFL Dolphins sign DT Zach Sieler to three-year, $67.75 million contract extension The Dolphins previously inked Sieler to a contract extension in August 2023. Why am I relaying that information? Well, I didn’t give the decision high marks. I graded it a ‘C’, referring to Sieler as a solid rotational defensive lineman. Therefore, I didn’t…

NFL Broncos sign DT Zach Allen to four-year, $102 million contract extension Several bad organizations are currently dealing with trade requests and holdouts. The Denver Broncos are not one of those organizations. A model franchise, the Broncos win and take care of their own. As a result, this season’s outlook for Denver is rosy. Allen…

NBA Timberwolves sign PF Enrique Freeman to two-way contract Freeman is already 25, but I’m still a fan of this signing. The Akron product is a high-level energy guy, which makes him one of the better rebounders in the league. He does need to reign it in at times, however, as his foul rate last…

MLB Athletics receive:SS Leo De VriesSP Braden NettSP Henry BaezRP Eduarniel Nunez Padres receive:RP Mason MillerSP JP Sears Whoa! There were murmurs that Miller could be dealt, but this overall transaction is stunning. The Athletics are receiving a massive boost to their minor-league system, while the Padres are seemingly going all-in with pitching. Let’s start…

NFL Browns CB Martin Emerson out for season with torn Achilles tendon Emerson’s play was curiously poor last season, leading to questions as the 24-year-old entered the final year of his rookie contract. Those inquiries will have to wait. Missing a whole season is difficult; it’s even worse when the player is an impending free…

My family is what some would affectionately refer to as a pet family. Four dogs and four cats have come in and out of our home, some staying longer than others. Each and every one, however, was loved with all of our being. I’m writing this because one of our cats passed away. Ziggy was…

NFL Broncos sign WR Courtland Sutton to four-year, $92 million contract extension Sutton is the perfect encapsulation of simply a good NFL player. The wideout has never been elite — he’s failed to post more than 1,112 receiving yards in a season — but he’s also a clear-cut No. 1 option. For the Broncos, he’s…

NFL Chargers sign OT Rashawn Slater to four-year, $114 million contract extension Upon Jim Harbaugh’s arrival in Los Angeles, the Chargers vowed a commitment to building the offensive line. Slater was already in place, and now he’s slated (no pun intended) to play for the franchise through 2029. It’s a hefty sum — the most…

NFL Vikings sign S Josh Metellus to three-year, $36 million contract extension Credit to Metellus. The safety wanted — and deserved — a new deal, but still showed up to training camp and worked, waiting for an agreement to come to fruition. Things have a way of working themselves out, and now the 27-year-old will…