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Sports Illustrated
4 hours ago
ESPN Legend Dick Vitale Announces He Is Now ‘Cancer Free’
Sports Illustrated - Madison Williams
After being diagnosed with lymphoma in October 2021, ESPN announcer Dick Vitale announced on Wednesday that his doctors officially declared him …
Bleacher Report
1 day ago
Report: Bryce Harper Nearing Rehab Assignment; May Return to Phillies Around Sept. 1
Bleacher Report - Timothy Rapp
Philadelphia Phillies superstar outfielder Bryce Harper is expected to begin his rehab assignment Tuesday, according to Fox Sports' Tom Verducci. The Phillies are reportedly targeting a Sept. 1 return date for Harper to the everyday lineup. The Phillies have been without the defending National League …
ESPN
9 hours ago
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers agree to 2-year, $97.1 million extension that includes 3rd-year player option
ESPN - Adrian Wojnarowski
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension that includes a player option for the 2024-25 season, …
3 hours ago
Report: LIV draft contract has restrictions, major bonus
thescore.com - The Associated Press
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A draft contract to play for Saudi-funded LIV Golf includes clauses that require players be available to recruit other …
Associated Press
10 hours ago
AP sources: Talks on possible Watson settlement progress
Associated Press - By ROB MAADDI and TOM WITHERS
Talks between the NFL and NFL Players Association on a discipline settlement for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson have progressed. However, it’s uncertain whether the two sides will reach a deal, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The people …
CBS Sports
2 hours ago
WATCH: Mets prospect Brett Baty homers vs. Braves in first big-league at-bat
CBS Sports - Dayn Perry
New York Mets debutante third baseman Brett Baty on Wednesday night joined rare company – those who have homered in their first at-bat as a major …