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Kiper's highest-graded quarterbacks ever for the NFL draft: Where does Trevor Lawrence rank?

7 March 2021

Our NFL draft analyst has been evaluating prospects for four decades. Who makes his all-time quarterback ranking? [...]

Stricker hopes Tiger can be part of Ryder team

7 March 2021

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker said he hopes Tiger Woods can be part of the September competition in some capacity. [...]

Embiid, Simmons out of ASG; Zion will get start

7 March 2021

Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are both out of the All-Star Game due to contact tracing. Zion Williamson will replace Embiid in the starting lineup for Team Durant. [...]

Kawhi plans to play for Pop, USA in Tokyo Games

7 March 2021

Kawhi Leonard said Sunday at the NBA All-Star Game that he is planning to play for coach Gregg Popovich again and chase a gold medal with Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. [...]

Indians' Ramirez, Reyes break virus protocols

7 March 2021

Indians third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes have been isolated from their teammates at spring training after breaking COVID-19 protocols. [...]

Kiper's highest-graded quarterbacks ever for the NFL draft: Where does Trevor Lawrence rank?

7 March 2021

Our NFL draft analyst has been evaluating prospects for four decades. Who makes his all-time quarterback ranking? [...]

DA declines to charge Broncos LB Von Miller

7 March 2021

No charges will be filed against Von Miller in regard to a criminal investigation by police in Parker, Colorado. [...]

WFT releases QB Smith after comeback season

7 March 2021

Quarterback Alex Smith, who helped Washington win the NFC East title while becoming the league's Comeback Player of the Year, has been released by the team. [...]

Source: Ex-Seahawks C Britt signs with Texans

7 March 2021

Former Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt has signed with the Houston Texans on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, a source told ESPN. [...]

Bengals cut ex-Steelers, Seahawks guard Finney

7 March 2021

B.J. Finney, who struggled to properly train last offseason amid the coronavirus pandemic, was released by the Bengals on Friday. [...]

Team LeBron or Team Durant? How the NBA All-Star captains drafted their rosters

7 March 2021

The picks are in. Check out the full rosters facing off during Sunday's All-Star Game in Atlanta. [...]

Embiid, Simmons out of ASG; Zion will get start

7 March 2021

Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are both out of the All-Star Game due to contact tracing. Zion Williamson will replace Embiid in the starting lineup for Team Durant. [...]

Kawhi plans to play for Pop, USA in Tokyo Games

7 March 2021

Kawhi Leonard said Sunday at the NBA All-Star Game that he is planning to play for coach Gregg Popovich again and chase a gold medal with Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. [...]

'Pristine' Kobe rookie card sells for nearly $1.8M

7 March 2021

A Kobe Bryant rookie card sold for $1.795 million late Saturday on Goldin Auctions, one of the most expensive basketball cards ever sold. [...]

Silver: NBA won't require players to get vaccine

7 March 2021

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the choice to get the COVID-19 vaccine is a "personal" one and that the league won't require its players to do so. However, he said he believes that most players will decide "it is in their interest" to get it. [...]

When, why and if you'll see some of these big league prospects in the majors in 2021

7 March 2021

Teams have manipulated service time for years. But things might be changing. Will it help, hurt or not matter to some of these big names with eyes on the majors? [...]

Nationals release Jeffress for 'personnel reasons'

7 March 2021

The Nationals released reliever Jeremy Jeffress on Sunday for what general manager Mike Rizzo called unspecified "personnel reasons." [...]

Indians' Ramirez, Reyes break virus protocols

7 March 2021

Indians third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes have been isolated from their teammates at spring training after breaking COVID-19 protocols. [...]

Dodgers' Bauer pitches to Padres with 1 eye shut

7 March 2021

Dodgers offseason acquisition Trevor Bauer navigated through his first inning against the Padres on Saturday by pitching mostly with his right eye closed, a training method he said he uses frequently as a means to make himself uncomfortable. [...]

Giants sign veteran lefty Alvarez to 1-year deal

6 March 2021

Left-handed reliever Jose Alvarez signed a $1.15 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. [...]

Ranking NHL head coach job security: Whose seats are the hottest?

5 March 2021

Geoff Ward and Claude Julien were the first two coaches fired this season. How safe are the jobs of everyone else? [...]

Have the Kings arrived ahead of schedule -- and are they playoff-bound?

5 March 2021

One of the league's best prospect pipelines is starting to bear fruit, while the veteran core remains in place to guide them. [...]

Bruins' Carlo will be out 'a while' after Wilson hit

7 March 2021

Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said Sunday that defenseman Brandon Carlo "is feeling better" but remains week-to-week from the head hit that earned Capitals forward Tom Wilson a seven-game suspension. [...]

Emotional Gretzky eulogizes 'remarkable' father

7 March 2021

Delivering an emotional eulogy at his father's funeral service on Saturday, Wayne Gretzky said his family spent the past few weeks of Walter Gretzky's life "sitting with him and just enjoying life" while also sharing stories. [...]

San Jose hotel's closure forces Knights to move

7 March 2021

The Fairmont Hotel, a landmark in downtown San Jose, closed its doors Friday after declaring bankruptcy, forcing the Vegas Golden Knights to switch their lodging on the fly, right after a 5-4 overtime win vs. the Sharks. [...]