Kyrie Irving has undergone surgery to repair a broken left hand. Irving sustained the injury earlier this month while training. Irving appeared in 58 games last season, averaging 25.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 35.0 minutes. Irving's highest game total output since leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017 came in 18-19 when he played in 67 games.

Kyrie Irving Undergoes Surgery For Broken Left Hand

WNBA players are expected to make considerably more money beginning with the 2026 season when their new 11-year, $2.2 billion media rights deal begins along with a renegotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement. Players can choose to opt out of their existing CBA by November of this year, which would then terminate at the end of the 2025 season.

Some WNBA Players Could Make More Than $1M Per Season Beginning In 2026

The NBA piloted a two-day format for the 2024 NBA Draft. If front office executives get their way, the change will be here to stay. One anonymous executive went in depth on the benefits of having the first round on one day, followed by a break before the second round on the next day.

Front Office Executives Loved Two-Day NBA Draft Format

Las Vegas, NV

Oakland Athletics executive Sandy Dean told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday that the club does not expect to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated to build a new stadium in Las Vegas. Dean said the A's plan to spend $350 million of those funds, leaving...

Las Vegas A's Don't Plan To Use Full $380M Of Public Funds

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Bears have reached a deal with first overall pick Caleb Williams. Williams signed a four-year deal worth $39.4 million with a $25.5 million signing bonus, according to sources. The contract is fully guaranteed and contains a fifth-year option in 2028.

Caleb Williams Signs Four-Year, $39.4M Rookie Deal With Bears

Darius Slayton is feeding the hype train surrounding New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers. Slayton compared Nabers to Ja'Marr Chase during an appearance on the All Facts No Brakes podcast with Keyshawn Johnson. "He's looked good," Slayton said. "Honestly in my opinion he reminds me of Ja'Marr Chase,...

Darius Slayton: Malik Nabers Is Like A 'Clone' Of Ja'Marr Chase

Washington State

Jason Wright will no longer serve as team president and will leave the Washington Commanders after the season, a team spokesperson confirmed. He'll serve as a senior adviser until his departure. Wright will continue to focus on securing naming rights for the stadium as well as helping in finding a...

Commanders President Jason Wright To Depart After Season

San Antonio, TX

Charles Bassey has agreed to re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs on a one-year, $2.2 million deal. Bassey was recently waived with his multiple non-guaranteed years on his contract. Bassey's contract is now guaranteed for the 24-25 season. Bassey is represented by Adie von Gontard and Daveed Cohen. Bassey is...

Charles Bassey, Spurs Agree To One-Year, $2.2M Deal

Denver, CO

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Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

Cincinnati, OH

Right-hander Chase Burns has broken Paul Skenes' draft bonus record, landing a $9.25 million signing bonus from the Cincinnati Reds, a source told ESPN. Burns, a Wake Forest product, was the second overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft on Sunday night. He is the only first-round pick to officially sign thus far.

Reds Sign Chase Burns To Draft-Record $9.25M Deal

Saint Petersburg, FL

The Tampa Bay Rays are willing to listen to trade offers for several of their top hitters this month, according to a report. Randy Arozarena, Yandy Diaz and Isaac Paredes could be moved for the right offer. Paredes may be the most likely trade candidate with few third baseman available...

Rays Will Listen To Offers For Top Bats

Boston, MA

On a night when Paul Skenes, Major League Baseball's pitching phenom, toed the rubber for a historic All-Star Game start, and Shohei Ohtani, the sport's brightest global superstar, demolished a home run for the National League, it was a 27-year-old former top prospect enjoying a breakout season who was the difference at the 2024 All-Star Game on Tuesday.

AL Wins All-Star Game, Jarren Duran Named MVP

Raleigh, NC

The Carolina Hurricanes put Evgeny Kuznetsov on unconditional waivers Wednesday for the purpose of terminating his NHL contract. Kuznetsov was owed $6 million of his $8 million salary in the final season of his $64.2 million, seven-year deal originally signed in 2017. "Ultimately both sides agreed this was the best...

Hurricanes To Terminate Evgeny Kuznetsov's Deal

Baltimore, MD

The Baltimore Orioles have been "in touch" with the Oakland Athletics regarding Mason Miller, according to a report. The A's would surely want a major haul for the closer, but the Orioles have more than enough young talent to meet such demands. Miller has been one of baseball's most dominant...

Orioles Have Been 'In Touch' On Mason Miller

A pair of migrant families with children living in a homeless encampment in Denver are trying to raise money to buy two trailers with working bathrooms and kitchens, according to Housekeys Action Network Denver, or HAND.

Denver homeless migrant families with children want to buy trailers

The New York Jets considered replacing offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett this offseason, but ultimately retained the coach. The Jets pondered Arthur Smith as an addition to their staff, according to a report. The two sides talked about Smith "possibly being part of the play-calling process," but Smith declined in part...

Report: Arthur Smith Declined Jets Offer To Join Staff

Major League Baseball could loosen the rules on trading draft picks. Rob Manfred suggested this week that owners have some openness to allowing teams more freedom to trade picks, but the commissioner also noted that changes would have to be collectively bargained with the MLB Players Association. Under the current...

MLB Could Change Rules On Trading Draft Picks

A federal judge denied Jontay Porter's request to resume his professional basketball career in Greece. Porter was looking for permission to play for Promitheas BC in the Greek Basketball League. Porter, who plead guilty to conspiracy charges related to a betting scandal, is set to be sentenced on December 18.

Jontay Porter Denied Permission To Play In Greece

The Vancouver Canucks agreed to terms with goaltender Arturs Silovs on a two-year contract Tuesday. Silovs, 23, went 3-0-1 with a 2.47 goals-against average and an .881 save percentage with the Canucks in 2023-24.

Canucks Sign Arturs Silovs To Two-Year Deal

Pittsburgh, PA

Right-hander Domingo German has exercised an opt-out clause in his contract and has been released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Signed to a minor league deal, German posted a 4-4 record with a 5.35 ERA in 10 starts for Triple-A Indianapolis. He also allowed one run on three hits in four innings in one start with Single-A Bradenton.

Domingo German Opts Out, Released By Pirates

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Raptors Pick Up $23M Option On Bruce Brown, Will Continue To Evaluate Trade Options

The Toronto Raptors have decided to pick up their $23 million option on Bruce Brown. The Raptors will continue to explore...

Raptors Pick Up $23M Option On Bruce Brown, Will Continue To Evaluate Trade Options

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