Yankees Spring Training Notes: Austin Wells lobbies way into lineup; Will Warren the ‘talk of camp’

Yankees spring training continued Wednesday with an impressive 7-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. During and following the game, manager Aaron Boone and catcher Austin Wells spoke with the media to talk about a number of topics. Here are the key things to know from Yankees camp on Wednesday: Austin Wells‘ spring debut Wells … Read more

Dodgers’ deferred payments increase to $1.051 billion with Teoscar Hernandez, Tanner Scott deals

NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers owe $1.051 billion in deferred pay to eight players from 2028-46 following Tanner Scott’s four-year, $72 million contract and Teoscar Hernandez’s three-year, $66 million deal. Los Angeles’ high payment point is $100.95 million in both 2038 and ’39, according to details obtained by The Associated Press. Major League … Read more

Kansas City Chiefs 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: Patrick Mahomes needs help up front and at WR

Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 season: 15-2, 1st in AFC West, lost in Super Bowl to Eagles Overview: Well, the Chiefs’ run is over. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs were blown out in the Super Bowl by the Philadelphia Eagles, which ended their hopes of a historic three-peat. While Chiefs fans almost certainly aren’t in a … Read more

NFL offseason storylines to watch: Aaron Rodgers’ next team and trades galore

Tee Higgins, the Tush Push, Tyreek Hill, Aaron Rodgers, and Matthew Stafford.Composite: Getty Images, Reuters Will the Rams trade Matthew Stafford? Stafford and the Rams are in another contractual standoff, with Los Angeles giving their quarterback permission to seek a trade. Stafford is set to earn $27m next season, putting him way behind the highest … Read more

Denver Broncos 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: Looking to build on surprise playoff run with Bo Nix

2024 season: 10-7, third in AFC West, lost to Bills in wild-card round Overview: Year 2 of the Sean Payton era was a rousing success. Gone was Russell Wilson. Enter rookie Bo Nix, who exceeded expectations in 17 starts as Payton’s chosen quarterback. Anchored by Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II, Denver transitioned … Read more

Atlanta Falcons 2025 offseason, NFLPA report card: Raheem Morris ready to build around Michael Penix Jr. despite bad Kirk Cousins deal

2024 season: 8-9, second in NFC South, missed playoffs Overview: The Falcons missed the playoffs for a seventh straight season last year, but it certainly felt different in Atlanta — at least by the end when the team turned to rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. The Falcons are in a good place moving forward under … Read more

Carolina Panthers 2025 offseason, NFLPA report card: Focus can become building around Bryce Young

2024 season: 5-12, third in NFC South, missed playoffs Overview: The Carolina Panthers had an interesting season. It started with 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick Bryce Young playing poorly and getting benched. It seemed then like Young’s time with the Panthers might be running out. There was talk that maybe Carolina should trade him. … Read more