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The Kansas City Chiefs have once again doubled down on their franchise quarterback, agreeing to a reworked contract with Patrick Mahomes that makes him the first player in NFL history to sign a deal worth more than $500 million. AP According to reports, Mahomes' new agreement is valued at $504.75 million and keeps the three-time Super Bowl champion under contract through the 2033 season. The deal includes $239 million in new money and raises his average annual salary to rough

The New York Knicks are one win away from an NBA championship after pulling off one of the most remarkable comebacks in league history, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. ESPN For much of the night, it looked like the Spurs would even the series. San Antonio dominated the first half, building a 29-point lead behind efficient shooting and strong performances from Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs' youn

The Carolina Hurricanes refused to let the Stanley Cup Final slip away Tuesday night, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 in Game 4 to even the series at two games apiece. The win shifts momentum back to Carolina as the teams head to Raleigh for a pivotal Game 5. rwillett@newsobserver.com Veteran captain Jordan Staal turned back the clock with a dominant performance, scoring two goals, including the eventual game-winner in the third period. Staal's hot streak continued as

The San Antonio Spurs kept their NBA Finals hopes alive Monday night, defeating the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3. While the action on the court was intense, the biggest headlines came after the final buzzer. NBC News Frustrated Knicks fans poured out of Madison Square Garden following the loss, with emotions running high as New York's Finals lead was cut to 2-1. Tensions escalated when former President Donald Trump, attending a nearby event, made comments about the game

Abdul Carter sustained a injury during the first day of mandatory minicamp with Giants staff reporting that the injury is minor. Bleacher Report Head Coach of the Giants John Harbaugh said, " Looks like he twisted his ankle to some degree and doesn't look serious." Despite the injury being disappointing news for Giants fans, they were thrilled to witness the return of beloved 2nd year running back Cam Skattebo after he suffered a severe injury early in the 2025 NFL season. Sk

The Minnesota Timberwolves have officially entered a new chapter. The franchise unveiled a complete rebrand for the 2026-27 NBA season, introducing new uniforms, an updated logo, and redesigned court graphics that blend the team's history with a modern look. The announcement was made at Target Center in front of thousands of fans eager to see the Wolves' fresh identity. NBA.Com The new uniforms pay tribute to some of the most beloved eras in Timberwolves history. Minnesota's

Aaron Judge, the star outfielder for the Yankees, has just sustained a stress fracture in the ribs, the Yankees announced on Thursday night. The estimated time period is anywhere between 4=6 weeks. (Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) Yankees Twitter was not happy to see the news; however, Jeff Passan, one of the most respected insiders in the MLB, shared his opinion on the matter. Jeff went on the show and explained how the "Yankees are happy it's not worse" and later went on to say "

The New York Knicks are one step closer to their first NBA championship in decades after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) The Knicks entered the Finals with confidence after dominating the Eastern Conference playoffs and carried that momentum into Game 1. Their balanced attack featured strong contributions on both ends of the floor, while their ability to win key possessions late helped prevent a

The world's biggest sporting event is almost here, and excitement is building as nations prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA/Adidas For the first time in tournament history, the World Cup will be hosted across three countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The expanded competition will also feature 48 teams, creating more opportunities for nations around the globe to compete on soccer's biggest stage. Defending champions Argentina enter the tournament as one of

For years basketball fans have been speculating as to when current Lakers star Lebron James may call it quit. For James if he chooses to play another season he will be 41 going into the season and enter his 24th season in the league if he chooses to play. (Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) For anyone sticking in any career for 23 years is impressive especially with one such as a pro athlete. For LeBron, the reasons to stay in the game are dwindling down as he has shattered numer

The New York Giants are bringing back one of the most electrifying players in franchise history, signing wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year contract in a move that reunites the star pass catcher with the team that drafted him. Elsa Getty Images Beckham, 33, spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Giants after being selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. During his time in New York, he quickly became one of the league’s most recognizable

After 14 seasons in the NFL, veteran quarterback Russell Wilson is set to trade the football field for the television studio. Multiple reports indicate Wilson is finalizing a deal with CBS Sports to join the network's popular Sunday pregame show, The NFL Today, beginning with the 2026 NFL season. Otto Greule Jr The move marks a significant career transition for the 10-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion, who spent the majority of his career with the Seattle Seahawks befor

Stephen Curry has secured a new home for his signature brand by entering into a long-term shoe and apparel partnership with the Chinese sportswear giant Li-Ning. This agreement represents a significant change in the basketball sneaker industry and concludes Curry's months-long quest for a new footwear partner following his separation from Under Armour in late 2025. Brad Penner-Imagn Images The agreement enables Curry to keep running Curry Brand and broaden its global presence

The 2026 NBA Finals will feature two franchises looking to add another championship banner, but they arrive in very different ways. Brad Penner IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The New York Knicks enter the Finals after a dominant Eastern Conference run, sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the conference finals. New York's physical defense, rebounding, and balanced scoring have made them one of the league's toughest teams to beat. The Knicks have embraced a blue-collar ident

The stage is set. After the Spurs dominated Oklahoma City 118-91 in Game 6 to erase a 3-2 series deficit, the Western Conference Finals will come down to a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday night in Oklahoma City. The winner advances to face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. (Kirby Lee/ Images) Game 7 features a major storyline with SGA facing off against Wembanyama, as they are the star players for their respective teams. In Game 6, Wembanyama outperformed SGA with an

The Thunder have won game 5 of the western Conference Finals with a close game marked by questionable officiating all through out the game. (Scott Wachter-Imagn Images) X was outraged by the calls questioning the officiating of the whole series, with the main controversy still being the flopping of the Oklahoma City Thunder. In this clip we see a clear missed elbow by Jared McCain to Dylan Harper then past half court we see Harper Scramble to get back on defense and see McCai

The Las Vegas Golden Knights are going back to the Stanley Cup final after sweeping the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference Finals . (Wilfredo Lee AP) Vegas emerged victorious in a tough series, with key Avalanche players like Nathan MacKinnon (lower body) and Cale Makar (upper body) playing despite their injuries. These injuries limited their ice time to prevent further aggravation, which significantly favored Vegas. Vegas also dealt with injuries, with Captain Mark

The New York Knicks have officially advanced to the NBA finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in a best of 7 series in the Eastern Conference Finals. (Shamus Gregory Shamus/ Getty Images) It has been over 25+ years since the Knicks have made the finals and New Yorkers celebrated accordingly. In this video we see a crowd surfing with a barrier, and climbing the street signs many things that NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani was getting ready to prepare for the chaos. With Mamd

Matthew Stafford the reigning NFL MVP on Thursday agreed to a one year extension worth $55 million extension with possible incentives to bump the contract up another $5 million to earn up to $60 million. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) This deal will make Stafford one of the top 5 paid quarterbacks tying him with Joe Burrow, Jordan Love, and Trevor Lawrence with only Dak Prescott making more money. This deal comes after the Rams selected the possible QB of the future Ty Simpso

LeBron James has once again made NBA history. The National Basketball Association confirmed Sunday that the Los Angeles Lakers star has earned his 22nd NBA All-Star selection, extending his own record for the most All-Star appearances in league history. (Luke Hales/ Getty Images) The announcement was made ahead of the Lakers’ matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, with All-Star reserves selected through a vote by NBA head coaches. At 41 years old, James