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All-Star OF Michael Conforto Declines Qualifying Offer from the Mets
All-Star outfielder Michael Conforto is set to join the crowded free market this offseason. Conforto previously received an $18.4 million qualifying offer from the New York Mets but decided to decline it in favor of testing free agency, according to multiple sources.
There is still a chance that the Mets end up convincing Conforto to sign a long-term extension that...
Stephon Gilmore Reveals Details Behind His Patriots Exit
The New England Patriots' decision to trade star corner Stephon Gilmore to the Carolina Panthers back in early October surprised most of the league but not the player himself. Speaking with reporters earlier this week, Gilmore revealed that his relationship with the Pats deteriorated recently and that the two sides mutually agreed to part ways even before he was...
All-Star RF Nick Castellanos Opts Out of Reds Contract
All-Star right fielder Nick Castellanos will join the 2021-22 free agent draft class after exercising the opt-out clause in his contract with the Cincinnati Reds. According to reports, Castellanos told the franchise about his decision on Thursday.
Castellanos signed with the Reds as a free agent in 2020, inking a four-year, $64 million deal. The contract gave him an opt-out...
Newcastle United Turns to Eddie Howe
Newcastle United's rich owners are having a much harder task than expected as they look to fill the club's managerial vacancy. After several big names already passed on the opportunity to take over The Magpies, including Ajax's Erik Ten Hag and Belgium's Roberto Martinez, the Premier League side now also received a rejection from Villareal's Unai Emery.
Emery emerged as...
MLS All-Time Top Scorer Chris Wondolowski Retires
Chris Wondolowski, legendary San Jose Earthquakes striker and the leading goalscorer in MLS history, has wrapped up his playing career. The 38-year-old veteran made the official announcement while addressing the fans following Sunday's regular-season finale against FC Dallas.
"I wanted to do this in front of fans instead of in front of a bunch of cameras," Wondolowski said. "I wanted to...
Odell Beckham’s Dad Shares Video of His Son Being Ignored by QB Baker Mayfield
It's safe to say that Odell Beckham Jr. didn't live up to his reputation as one of the game's best wideouts since joining the Cleveland Browns in 2019. His father, Odell Beckham Sr., believes this is because the Browns' quarterback Baker Mayfield ignores Beckham Jr. during games.
Beckham Sr. recently made his opinion public by sharing a video on Instagram...
Ryan Getzlaf Becomes Ducks’ All-Time Points Leader
The Anaheim Ducks have a new all-time leader in points. Veteran center Ryan Getzlaf contributed an assist in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday to take his total to 989 career points (279 goals and 710 assists) in a Ducks jersey and break the tie with previous leader and Hall of Famer Teemu Selanne.
Getzlaf's record-breaking point...
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov Has Surgery
The Tampa Bay Lightning have to brace themselves for a life without their star winger Nikita Kucherov. The team announced earlier this week that Kucherov underwent surgery and is set to spend eight to 10 weeks on the sidelines.
The team didn't provide much detail on the reasons for the procedure, but the reports say Kutcherov has been dealing with...
James Harden On Shooting Slump: “It’s Getting Better”
Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden isn't too worried about the shooting slump that limited him to 15 or fewer points in three straight games for the first time in a decade. Speaking with reporters after a 106-93 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, Harden said that he is in the process of finding his offensive game and...
Saints Reunite With RB Mark Ingram
The New Orleans Saints have acquired veteran running back Mark Ingram via trade with the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports. The move reunites Ingram with the franchise with whom he spent the first eight years of his pro career.
The terms of the trade remain unknown, but the deal reportedly includes a swap of late-round draft picks.
Ingram started all...