The future home of the Chicago Bears could come with a massive financial incentive, but it is also drawing increasing political and taxpayer scrutiny. A new report from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas suggests the Bears could receive more than $1.5 billion in long-term property tax savings through a proposed Illinois “megaprojects” bill tied to…
NFL Backup Quarterback Contracts: How Much Do NFL Teams Pay Their No. 2 QBs?
The role of the NFL backup quarterback has changed dramatically. Teams no longer view the No. 2 quarterback as simply a clipboard holder. In today’s NFL, franchises are investing millions of dollars into experienced veterans who can step in and keep a season alive if a starter goes down. With injuries becoming a major factor…
What Is the NFL Supplemental Draft? How the Unique NFL Player Selection Process Works
The NFL Draft is one of the biggest events on the football calendar, but there is another lesser-known pathway for players to enter the league: the NFL supplemental draft. While it does not receive the same attention as the annual spring draft, the supplemental draft has played an important role in giving certain players a…
Thunder pull away from Spurs to move within 1 win of NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, Alex Caruso led another strong bench effort with 22 and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win aw…
Patrick Mahomes returns to field for Chiefs’ 1st day of OTAs
The Kansas City Chiefs posted a video of quarterback Patrick Mahomes throwing during the team’s first day of OTAs on Tuesday.
It’s unclea…
Joe Mazzulla named 2026 NBA Coach of the Year
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was named NBA Coach of the Year on Tuesday.
Mazzulla beat out J.B. Bickerstaff of the Detroit Pistons …
Texas Tech will appeal Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility ruling
Texas Tech school president said Tuesday that it will appeal the NCAA’s decision not to reinstate the eligibility of quarterback Brend…
Derwin James reaches new 3-year, $75.6 million deal with Chargers to become highest-paid safety in the NFL
The Los Angeles Chargers reached a new three-year, $75.6 million deal with Derwin James on Tuesday afternoon, according to the NFL Network&r…
Jessica Pegula suffers first-round upset by Kimberly Birrell in French Open
American tennis player Jessica Pegula was bounced in the first round of the 2026 French Open by Kimberly Birrell.
Pegula was the fifth se…
Braves announce death of Bob Horner
Former MLB infielder Bob Horner, who won the 1978 National League Rookie of the Year Award, died. He was 68.
The Atlanta Braves announced…