Baton Rouge, LA

NIL On SI

LSU Tigers had coach Brian Kelly sees a comparison between Garrett Nussmeier and Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels.

LSU Tigers Coach Compares Garrett Nussmeier to Commanders' Jayden Daniels

San Francisco, CA

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers, a source confirmed to ESPN. Aiyuk is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is slated to count $14.124 million against the salary cap in 2024. The wide receiver is coming off a 75-catch, 1,342-yard, 7-touchdown season.

Brandon Aiyuk Requests Trade From 49ers

Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Browns and kicker Dustin Hopkins have reached an agreement on a three-year, $15.9 million extension, according to sources. The deal makes Hopkins one of the NFL's top five highest-paid kickers. Hopkins made a franchise-record 33 of 36 field goal attempts, including a career-long 58-yard field goal last season....

Browns, Dustin Hopkins Reach Three-Year, $15.9M Extension

Washington, DC

Charlotte, NC

The Washington Commanders are hiring former Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer, according to a report from The Athletic. Fitterer, 50, was fired by Carolina in January following three seasons atop the Panthers' front office. He will work as a personnel executive. Fitterer is now the second former Panthers general...

Report: Commanders Hiring Former Panthers GM Scott Fitterer

Chicago, IL

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has signed his rookie contract, sources confirmed to ESPN, the same day rookie players reported to Halas Hall for training camp on Tuesday. The No. 9 pick in the draft inked a four-year, fully guaranteed deal worth $22.7 million with a fifth-year option.

Bears Sign Rome Odunze To Four-Year, $22.7M Rookie Deal

Virginia State

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

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

Oregon State

Athlon Sports

Nation's No. 1 Cornerback Commits To Elite SEC Powerhouse

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

Denver, CO

The Denver Broncos and guard Quinn Meinerz have agreed to terms on a four-year, $80 million contract extension, according to a source. The deal includes $45 million guaranteed and ties the offensive lineman to the team through the 2028 season. Meinerz was named a Pro Bowl alternate after starting all 17 games and allowing the fifth-fewest pressures (23) among all guards with at least 1,000 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.

Quinn Meinerz, Broncos Agree On Four-Year, $80M Extension

Russell Westbrook is expected to sign with the Denver Nuggets once he clears waivers following his buyout with the Utah Jazz. Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz as part of the Los Angeles Clippers' sign-and-trade for Kris Dunn. Westbrook was previously traded to and bought out by the Jazz in 2023 following his exit from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Russell Westbrook To Sign With Nuggets After Buyout With Jazz

Philadelphia, PA

LSU set an SEC record with eight pitchers selected in the recent MLB Draft, tying the conference mark for two consecutive years under coach Jay Johnson's leadership. This achievement adds to the legacy of LSU players excelling in the draft, with past instances of notable selections. The Tigers continue to produce top talent, with a total of 27 players drafted during Johnson's tenure, including multiple first-round picks.

LSU Baseball Makes History: Eight Pitchers Selected in MLB Draft 2024

247Sports

LSU football pulled a big shocker on the recruiting trail on Wednesday. The Tigers overtook Oregon and Miami down the stretch, as five-star cornerback DJ Pickett picked LSU. Oregon had been looked at as the leader for the last few days, and the talk centered more around Miami than LSU.

LSU football pulls surprise, lands 5-star DJ Pickett

Milwaukee, WI

Isaiah Thomas was one of five players who worked out for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The team also worked out Justise Winslow, Will Barton, Hamidou Diallo, and Jaylen Nowell. The Bucks recently signed Gary Trent Jr. to a one-year deal.

Isaiah Thomas, Justise Winslow, Will Barton Work Out For Bucks

With the NCAA’s current transfer portal rules, many have described the world of big-time college athletics as the “Wild West.” But in preparation for the 2024 college football season, at SEC Media Days in Dallas on Monday, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier spoke about why he stuck around in Baton Rouge rather than enter his name in the portal, as so many do.

Garrett Nussmeier knows 'God's timing is always right' as he takes over as LSU's starting QB

The 2024 NBA offseason has been the first one where teams, players, agents, media and fans have been able to evaluate the effects of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, particularly the aprons that limit the tools available to sign and acquire players. In his press conference from Summer League on Tuesday, Adam Silver said the feedback he has received so far has been positive.

Adam Silver: NBA's New CBA System 'Appears To Be Working'

LSU pulled off a major upset by landing five-star cornerback DJ Pickett, leaving Oregon and Miami stunned. Against the odds, the Tigers secured Pickett’s commitment despite strong late pushes from the Ducks and Hurricanes. Corey Raymond’s strong relationship with Pickett proved to be the deciding factor. The LSU secondary...

LSU pulls off last-second shocker, Corey Raymond snags 5-star cornerback DJ Pickett from Oregon and Miami’s grasp late

LSU landed a commitment from five-star cornerback DJ Pickett, giving the Tigers a major recruiting win Wednesday night at a position of need. Pickett, a 6-foot-4 prospect from Zephyrhills, Florida, is a top 10 overall player in the 2025 class. He chose LSU over Miami and Oregon during a ceremony at his high school.

LSU lands a 5-star cornerback, giving a major boost to the Tigers' 2025 recruiting class

Daeqwon Plowden has agreed to a Two-Way deal with the Golden State Warriors. Plowden is represented by Drew Kelso. Plowden is averaging 16.6 points on 54 percent shooting and 48 percent on three-pointers in Summer League. Plowden went undrafted in 2022 out of Bowling Green. In 33 G League games...

Daeqwon Plowden, Warriors Agree To Two-Way Deal

The reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers are four games under .500 heading into the second half of the season. They are 7 1/2 games back of a Wild Card spot in the American League and five games out in the AL West. Despite that, general manager Chris Young still...

Rangers Hope To Be In Buyer Position Ahead Of Deadline

NewsBreak

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

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...

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

Comments / 0