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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 Clears Waivers, Hits Open Market as UFA
Veteran winger Chris Kreider has cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent, according to Elliotte Friedman.Free AgencyRoster MoveBreaking News
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
NFLGiants Cut Longest-Tenured Player Darius Slayton Just One Year After $36M Extension
The New York Giants have released veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton, ending his tenure with the team shortly after signing a massive extension and shaking up their depleted receiving corps.Roster MoveBreaking NewsFree Agency
NBABen Simmons Secures Another Bag, Signs $3.5M Deal With Kings After Gap Year
Ben Simmons is returning to the NBA after sitting out the 2025-26 season, signing a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.Free AgencyRoster MoveAnalysis
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
NFLBears Cut Jedrick Wills Before He Even Plays a Snap
The Chicago Bears have released former first-round pick Jedrick Wills Jr., ending his comeback attempt before the 2026 season even begins.Roster MoveFree Agency
NFLPanthers Scoop Up Bobby Okereke After Giants' $9 Million Cap Dump
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke, adding a tackling machine who was recently released by the New York Giants in a cap-saving move.Free AgencyRoster MoveAnalysis
NBAClippers Let Bennedict Mathurin Walk for Nothing, Pelicans Pounce on Discount Deal
The LA Clippers withdrew Bennedict Mathurin's qualifying offer, allowing the 24-year-old to immediately sign a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.Free AgencyRoster MoveContract
MLBBlue Jays Scoop Up Michael Lorenzen After Disastrous Rockies Stint
The Toronto Blue Jays are signing veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen for the prorated league minimum after the Colorado Rockies released him following a brutal 115-inning stretch.Roster MoveFree AgencyAnalysis
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