According to ESPN, the Baltimore Ravens are facing concern over running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Marcus Peters after both players experienced knee injuries during Thursday’s practice, with the possibility those injuries are in fact ACL tears. The team has not confirmed details of the injuries. Any potential, serious injuries to
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed defensive lineman T.J. Watt to a four-year, $112 million extension on Thursday. The 26-year-old Watt will earn $80 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL. Watt, the No. 30 pick in the 2017 NFL draft, led the NFL with 15 sacks last season, tallying 42.5 sacks over the last three
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will miss a minimum of six weeks after undergoing a procedure on his left wrist Wednesday, which likely means that Crosby will not be ready for the Penguins’ season opener Oct. 12 vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning. Penguins general manager Ron Hextall said in a statement: “This is not a new injury for Sid. It
New York Yankees great Derek Jeter was finally officially inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, along with Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and late labor pioneer Marvin Miller. Wednesday’s event was baseball’s first induction ceremony since July 21, 2019; the 2020 ceremony was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and
The New Orleans Saints have released running back Latavius Murray after the veteran refused a pay reduction. According to ESPN, Murray was due to make $2.95 million this season and already earned $200,000 in bonuses. By releasing the 31-year-old, New Orleans will save $2.3 million against the salary cap. Murray accumulated 1,293 yards rushing on
NASCAR announced Tuesday that Kyle Busch has been fined $50,000 for actions following his wreck in Sunday’s Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Busch was cited for actions detrimental to stock car racing, a safety violation, and violation of the NASCAR member conduct guidelines under Sections 12.1.a, 12.5.2.5.a, and 12.8.a respectively in the
The Baltimore Ravens and tight end Mark Andrews have agreed to a four-year, $56 million contract extension. Andrews is expected to earn more money than any tight end in football from 2022-25. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement: “We are thrilled to announce a four-year contract extension with Mark Andrews on his
On Monday, UConn announced that coach Randy Edsall will step down immediately as the football program’s head coach; defensive coordinator Lou Spanos will serve as interim head coach. Spanos has never served as a head coach before, and has served as UConn’s defensive coordinator since 2009. On Sunday, Edsall had announced that he
The Washington Nationals’ longtime vice president Bob Boone is leaving the organization following his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Nationals mandated vaccines for all non-playing employees Aug. 14 and gave them until Sept. 15 to comply. The 73-year-old Boone is one of an undisclosed number of employees to part ways with the
The NY Mets announced on Thursday that they have placed acting general manager Zack Scott on administrative leave until further notice. On Wednesday, Scott was charged with driving while intoxicated after he was found sleeping in his car early Tuesday morning in White Plains, New York. On Thursday morning, Scott pleaded not guilty to his DWI
