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Dallas appears to be exploring a possible addition to its frontcourt down the stretch.
The Mavericks are working out veteran forward LaMarcus Aldridge on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, signaling that the franchise is exploring a late-season addition to its frontcourt for the stretch run.
Aldridge, 37, last played for the Nets during the 2021–22 season but went unsigned during free agency last summer. Wojnarowski reports that the seven-time All-Star has been preparing to return to the court for what would be his 17th season in the league.

Saquon Barkley has said he’d prefer to remain with the New York Giants, and the Giants have said they’d love to keep him another year. So what’s the hold up on the contract? Craig Carton shares his thoughts on Hall Of Famer Emmitt Smith’s endorsement of Barkley, who says that Daniel Jones and the Giants can’t repeat what they did this year without the RB. Watch to see whether Craig & Greg Jennings agree the Giants will come up with a deal to keep Barkley on the roster.

The Chiefs quarterback’s accolades at 27 are similar to the future Hall of Famer’s.
Adrian Peterson Rips Damar Hamlin for His ‘Disrespectful’  Super Bowl Outfit (TV-G; 1:08)
At the age of 27, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a two-time Super Bowl champion, a two-time MVP, a two-time All-Pro and a five-time Pro Bowler. This is not normal and in some ways, Mahomes has eclipsed even recently retired quarterback Tom Brady in his career trajectory. At Mahomes’s age, Brady had two rings but just one Pro Bowl trip to his name.

The reigning champion Astros are the SI Sportsbook favorites to win the 2023 World Series.
The Astros are the SI Sportsbook favorites to win the 2023 World Series.
Houston owns +550 odds to go back-to-back despite losing ace Justin Verlander to the Mets. Houston, which had arguably the best pitching in 2022, has most of its personnel returning. Michael Brantley is back from injury and the Astros added Jose Abreu in the offseason for an offensive upgrade at first base.
The pathway through the AL West seems easy enough as the Astros have won the division five of the last six seasons.

New Mexico State University’s men’s basketball season is over after disturbing hazing allegations.
The program had previously put the basketball team on indefinite suspension, and the plug has now been pulled on the rest of the slate due to the hazing allegations.
“This action is clearly needed, especially after receiving additional facts and reviewing investigation reports related to the hazing allegations involving student-athletes on the team.

The Colts have officially hired Shane Steichen as their new head coach, putting the former Eagles offensive coordinator at the helm of a team looking to rebound from a 4-12-1 season.

The Colts had a laborious search for their new head coach.

This is so good.
Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their second Super Bowl title in four years Sunday night with a thrilling come-from-behind 38–35 victory over Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.  
Emotions poured out after the game and thanks to the great people at NFL Films, we’re able to see and hear a special moment between Mahomes and his dad shortly after the final whistle in Arizona.
The two shared a hug and Pat Mahomes Sr. told his son how much he loved him and how he was “different.” The proud dad also said, “Damn, you’re good.

Philadelphia’s offense ranked third in the NFL in points and yards under Steichen in 2022.
The Colts named Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as their new coach on Tuesday morning. The team made the announcement on social media.
ESPN reported Sunday that Indianapolis had targeted Steichen for the job, and now it appears he will get his first crack at being a head coach in the NFL. He started his coaching career in the collegiate ranks at Louisville prior to holding several assistant positions in the pros.

Philadelphia may have lost Sunday’s Super Bowl, but at least one Eagle is still smiling.
Former Eagle, that is.
Chris Maragos, who played safety for Philadelphia, was rewarded $43.5 million on Monday as part of a medical negligence case.
The ex-Eagles captain sued Dr. James Bradley and Rothman Orthopaedics Institute and walked away a winner. Dr. Bradley performed surgery and oversaw the rehab (along with Rothman Orthopaedics) related to a PCL injury Maragos suffered during the 2017 season.