Author: Michael

Another young NBA star just got paid.
The Orlando Magic have agreed to sign forward Paolo Banchero to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $287 million on incentives, a person with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.
The person spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss terms of the deal.
ESPN was first to report the news.
Banchero is coming off a season in which he was sidelined for much of the first half with a torn right oblique.

Read More

Trinity Rodman Fumes Over Unwanted Dennis Rodman Mention During Ben Shelton’s Wimbledon Matches originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
During a recent Instagram story, U.S. women’s national team star Trinity Rodman addressed two recurring issues that have clearly been weighing on her, one public, the other deeply personal.
The USWNT and Washington Spirit forward is currently recovering from a back injury she sustained in late April.

Read More

NHL Insider Drops Big Update on Penguins Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the more interesting teams across the NHL as the offseason continues on. Pittsburgh has a few pieces on the roster who are being viewed as trade chips around the league.
With the Penguins missing the playoffs last season, the team has been looking for different ways to improve for next year. One way could be to move some players to net future assets as the rebuild continues.

Read More

Bills Warning Shot Fired On James Cook Future originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The extension situation with James Cook and the Buffalo Bills remains at a stalemate, with the club holding firm in part based on the idea that he’s under contract at present .. and with the running back seemingly believing he worthy of a new deal at roughly $15 million APY.
That is problematic.
But there might be another issue here … another reason for the conflict.

Read More

Early Point Spread Released for Texas vs. Ohio State in Week 1 originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The wait is almost over.
The 2025 college football season will kick off on Saturday, Aug. 23 for Week 0. Although the majority of teams won’t see the field until Aug. 30, the Week 1 slate includes one of the biggest games of the year.
Texas will travel to Ohio State for a massive season opener on Aug. 30. The two teams are expected to be ranked within the top five and ESPN’s College GameDay will be in attendance.

Read More