During the annual press conference on Wednesday, NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell Jr. firmly stated that no player wants to add an 18th game to the regular season schedule, emphasizing that 17 games are sufficient. This stance contrasts sharply with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s repeated endorsements of the idea. Although an 18-game season is not…
Heat send Butler to Warriors, inks two year, $121M extension
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Mets, Pete Alonso agree to 2-year deal
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Bulls sign Lonzo Ball to 2-year, $20M extension
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Ball…
Australia to host 1st-ever NFL game
The NFL announced a multi-year commitment Wednesday to playing regular-season games in Melbourne, Australia, beginning in 2026.
The first…
NFLPA exec: ‘No one wants to play an 18th game’
An 18-game NFL regular season isn’t a slam dunk.
NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell pushed back on it Wednesday even though NFL …
5-star OT Ty Haywood commits to Michigan
Michigan landed the commitment of the only unsigned five-star player left in the class of 2025 Wednesday as offensive tackle Ty Haywood anno…
Bucks send Middleton to Wizards for Kuzma
The Milwaukee Bucks are trading former All-Star Khris Middleton, guard AJ Johnson, and a pick swap to the Washington Wizards for forwards Ky…
Suns willing to listen to trade offers for Durant; Back to Warriors?
The Phoenix Suns have been recently willing to listen to trade proposals for Kevin Durant as the Feb. 6 deadline approaches, sources told ES…
Lakers thrash Clippers 122-97 with Doncic watching from bench
LeBron James had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and Luka Doncic watched approvingly from the bench while the Los Angeles Lakers…