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NFLJoey Porter Jr.'s 'Back Injury' Keeps Him Out Against Falcons as Trade Rumors Swirl
Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is unlikely to play against the Falcons due to a back injury, though a summer-long contract dispute and lingering trade rumors suggest there is more to the story.InjuryRumorContract
NFLD'Andre Swift Breaks the Running Back Matrix with Massive Bears Extension
The Chicago Bears have signed running back D'Andre Swift to a three-year, $33.75 million extension with $27.5 million guaranteed right before the start of the regular season.ContractRoster MoveBreaking News
NBABennedict Mathurin Officially Signs With the Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin has officially signed his contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, adding a healthy guard to their backcourt rotation, though the financial details remain a mystery.ContractRoster MoveFree Agency
NHLChris Kreider Walks Away From $4 Million as Ducks Clear Massive Cap Space
Chris Kreider has cleared termination waivers, walking away from $4 million in salary and freeing up a $6.5 million cap hit for the Anaheim Ducks.ContractRoster Move
NBADeMar DeRozan Officially Signs With the Nuggets, Giving Nikola Jokic Another Lethal Weapon
DeMar DeRozan has officially signed with the Denver Nuggets, bringing his elite mid-range game to Nikola Jokic's offense and shaking up the Western Conference.Free AgencyRoster MoveContract
NFLBaker Mayfield and the Bucs End the Staredown with a 3-Year Extension
Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a three-year contract extension right before the regular season, ending offseason drama and securing the quarterback's future.ContractBreaking News
UFCUFC Inks Knockout Artist Roberto Soldic for a Violent Debut Against Khaos Williams
Former KSW double-champion Roberto Soldic has officially signed with the UFC and will make his promotional debut against Khaos Williams at UFC 332.ContractBreaking NewsGame Preview
NBAJonathan Kuminga Bets on Himself, Signs Two-Year Deal With Timberwolves
Jonathan Kuminga officially signs a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, choosing a starting role and a short-term bet on himself over a longer deal with the Lakers.Free AgencyContractRoster Move
NHLDevils Bail Out Predators in Evangelista Trade While Rangers Snag Tolvanen on a Discount
The Nashville Predators traded RFA Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils after a prolonged contract standoff, while the New York Rangers signed Eeli Tolvanen to a cheap one-year deal.TradeFree AgencyContract
MLBCarlos Estévez's Disastrous 2026 Season Ends With 'Exploratory' Shoulder Surgery
Kansas City Royals reliever Carlos Estévez is undergoing shoulder surgery, ending a nightmare 2026 season where he made just one appearance and allowed six runs.InjuryContractRoster Move
NFLCowboys Cut Bait, Steelers Play Chicken, and Ravens Torture Their Kicker
The NFL roster deadline brings a wave of chaotic decisions, including the Cowboys waiving Joe Milton, the Steelers facing a contract deadline with Joey Porter Jr., and the Ravens bringing in competition for kicker Tyler Loop.Roster MoveContractInjury
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