Derwin James will remain with the Los Angeles Chargers for the foreseeable future after agreeing to a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension on Wednesday. His $19.1 million average salary makes him the highest paid safety. This deal includes $42 million in guarantees. James was up for an extension and would have become an unrestricted free
The NBA announced Tuesday that no games will be scheduled on Election Day on Nov. 8, 2022, in line with the league’s “focus on promoting civic engagement and encouraging fans to make a plan to vote during midterm elections.” “Over the next few months, teams will distribute information on their state’s voting process
The NBA will honor the legacy of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell by retiring his No. 6 jersey for all 30 teams. This will make Russell the first player in NBA history to have his jersey retired leaguewide. Additionally, all NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on the right shoulder of their jerseys during the 2022-23 season, and every
As the standoff between Kevin Durant and Joe Tsai continues, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Monday that one team executive informed him that Durant “was more apt to retire than play again for the Brooklyn Nets.” “If Durant hasn’t been traded by [training camp], there is a growing expectation in league circles that he
Former league MVP Lamar Jackson plans to put a stop on contract negotiations when the regular season starts. After last weekend’s practice, Jackson confirmed that he will no longer be in contract negotiation with the Baltimore Ravens if a deal does not get done prior to the start of week 1 of the regular season. “We’re coming
The Vegas Golden Knights announced on Thursday that goaltender Robin Lehner is expected to miss the 2022-23 season after he has hip surgery. A full timeline on Lehner’s recovery is still to be determined, and Vegas did not provide further details on when or how it was determined that Lehner needed surgery. The 31-year-old Lehner was
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters that quarterback Tom Brady missed practice Thursday for personal reasons, and will not return to the team until after the Bucs’ second preseason game on Aug. 20 against the Titans. Bowles said was a planned, 11-day absence from the team, and the 45-year-old quarterback’s
The Detroit Tigers announced on Wednesday they have fired executive vice president and general manager Al Avila after 22 years with the organization, including seven years as the GM. Tigers chairman and CEO Chris Illitch said in a statement: “Once I decided to make a change, I sat down with Al and thanked him for his nearly 22 years of
The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday they have placed wide receiver Jakeem Grant on injured reserve after he tore an Achilles at training camp, ending his 2022 season. Grant was carted off the field after he sustained the injury Tuesday in Berea, Ohio. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said in a statement: “I really feel awful for
23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams says she plans to retire from tennis sometime after competing in the 2022 U.S. Open. In an interview for Vogue, Williams said: “I have never liked the word retirement. It doesn’t feel like a modern word to me. Maybe the best word to describe what I’m up to is evolution. I’m here to tell you
