The Toronto Maple Leafs are making Auston Matthews the NHL’s highest paid player and still getting great value. TORONTO, ON — The Toronto Maple Leafs announced a four-year, $53 million contract extension for franchise center Auston Matthews on Wednesday. The deal kicks in next summer and will keep him in blue and white through the 2027-28 … Read more
This is the second tear for Ohtani, who didn’t pitch for the Angels in 2019 as he recovered from Tommy John surgery. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday happened. Not only were the Angels swept in a doubleheader at home by the Cincinnati Reds, … Read more
Digital technology is allowing some college athletes to get paid by their fans without having to do very much in return. STORRS, Conn. — Two years after the NCAA cleared the way for college athletes to earn money off their fame and celebrity, digital technology is allowing some of them to get paid by their … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — The wait for the San Antonio Spurs 2023-24 season is moving forward and fans are looking to get their hands on tickets to be part of the action all season long. However, if fans are looking at the secondary market to score some tickets, they’ll have to dig deep in their pockets … Read more
Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales kissed Spain player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy and medal ceremony after the country beat England. GENEVA, Switzerland — FIFA opened a disciplinary case Thursday against the Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips while celebrating the team’s victory in the Women’s World … Read more
After Wednesday’s press conference about Ware, Jones was immediately pressed on why he wasn’t inducting Jimmy Johnson. DALLAS — New year, same question: When will Jerry Jones induct Jimmy Johnson into the franchise’s Ring of Honor? Jones was faced with that question again Wednesday, after he announced that outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware would be joining … Read more
The national camps for the programs are currently scattered across the country, which officials say isn’t optimal for athletes and their coaches. SAN JOSE, Calif. — USA Gymnastics is looking to centralize its national training programs before the 2028 Olympics. President Li Li Leung said Wednesday over a dozen cities have responded to the organization’s … Read more