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Flyers Sign FW Oskar Lindblom to 3-Year, $9 Million Extension
The Philadelphia Flyers made sure that the Swedish forward Oskar Lindblom doesn’t hit the free market this year. The team announced on Thursday that Lindblom inked a three-year extension that will keep him with the organization through the 2022/23 NHL season.
Flyers’ general manager Chuck Fletcher revealed that Lindblom’s contract comes with a $3 million yearly salary and the total...
Washington Reveals Temporary Name for 2020 NFL Season
It appears that Washington will take more time than expected to find a new name after previously abandoning the nickname “Redskins.” In the meantime, the franchise will reportedly be referred to as Washington Football Team.
The organization will start using the new name once the league approves the change. The name is expected to be in use for the entire...
Sergio Ramos Presents His Contract Demands to Real Madrid
After he captained Real Madrid to La Liga title this season, Sergio Ramos now wants to work out a new deal with the club. According to Spanish Diario Sport, Ramos recently presented his contract demands that include a $20 million yearly salary.
Ramos has just one year left on his deal, and the two sides have been negotiating an extension...
OT Kelvin Beachum on Joining Cardinals: “It Just Seemed Like a Natural Fit”
After spending the majority of the offseason as a free agent, veteran offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum inked a one-year deal with Arizona Cardinals last week. While he had other offers, Beachum revealed that he preferred Cardinals because they were “a natural fit.”
Beachum spent the previous three seasons with the New York Jets, leaving the organization after his three-year contract...
Kings’ Marvin Bagley III Injures His Foot During Practice
Problems keep piling up for the Sacramento Kings ahead of the NBA restart in Orlando. The team confirmed on Monday that their forward Marvin Bagley III injured his foot during practice.
Kings’ head coach Luke Walton told reporters that injury occurred on Sunday. Bagley was trying to get a rebound and landed on another players’ foot in the process.
According to...
Former Pro Bowl DE Michael Bennett Announces Retirement from NFL
Veteran defensive end Michael Bennett, a three-time Pro Bowl pick and the owner of a Super Bowl ring, has announced on Instagram that he will retire from football.
The eleven-year veteran, who was best known for being a critical part of the Seattle Seahawks' "Legion of Boom" in the middle of the 2010s, will hang up the cleats after a...
Cowboys’ Star DE DeMarcus Lawrence Considers Skipping Training Camp
Concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic may mean Dallas Cowboys' star end DeMarcus Lawrence will miss the training camp this season.
In a recent chat with ESPN, the 28-year-old Pro Bowler told the media outlet that he's taking his time before making the final decision on his participation in the team activities later this month.
"I'm taking it one day at...
Braves’ Deal with Yasiel Puig Called Off After Positive COVID-19 Test
The Atlanta Braves, who had agreed to a deal with free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig last week, will no longer sign the Cuban star after he revealed that he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Puig, who failed to sign with a new team before the spring training was called off in mid-March, had looked to find a perfect fit...
MLB to Play Crowd Noise from Video Games on Stadiums
MLB will try to recreate the feeling of packed stadiums for the 2020 MLB season, despite the fact that fans won’t be able to attend games this year.
The league announced on Thursday that each ballpark will play crowd noises during games in order to replicate the in-game experience. The noise will be taken from official game MLB The Show...
Quique Setien Believes He’ll Remain Barcelona’s Coach Next Season
Barcelona failed to defend La Liga title this season, but the team’s manager Quique Setien believes this won’t affect his job. In a recent chat with reporters, Setien said that he expects to coach the Catalan giant in 2020/21 as well.
Setien was appointed as Barca’s manager back in January, taking over from Ernesto Valverde. Although viewed as a great...