Source: Cardinals, Contreras reach $87.5M deal

Willson Contreras, a strong-armed catcher with a big bat, has reached a five-year, $87.5 million deal with the Cardinals, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.[read more]

Lagway, top-dual threat QB for '24, picks Gators

D.J. Lagway, the No. 12 overall prospect in the 2024 ESPN 300 and the cycle's top dual-threat quarterback, has committed to the Florida Gators.[read more]

NCAA gives extra season to last-year UVA players

Virginia football players in their final season of eligibility have been granted an extra season by the NCAA after the shooting that killed three teammates.[read more]

Araiza, ex-SDSU players not charged in rape case

Former Bills punter Matt Araiza and former SDSU teammates will not face charges in connection with an alleged gang rape of a minor that occurred at an off-campus party in October 2021, the San Diego County District Attorney's Office said Wednesday.[read more]

Bills star LB Miller out for season with ACL injury

Bills pass-rusher Von Miller underwent surgery to repair his ACL and will miss the rest of the season, coach Sean McDermott announced Wednesday.[read more]

Bengals RB Mixon will start when cleared to play

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor says running back Joe Mixon will remain the starter despite backup Samaje Perine's productivity in Mixon's absence while he recovers from a concussion.[read more]

NBA Awards Watch: Who are the leaders for MVP, Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year?

André Snellings offers his insight into how bettors should approach NBA futures markets with the season now a quarter of the way complete.[read more]

Harden 4-for-19 in return as 76ers lose in 2OT

James Harden had 21 points in his return from a 14-game absence but shot 4-for-19 from the field as the 76ers lost to the Rockets 132-123 in double overtime Monday night.[read more]

Nets' Simmons hopeful for Fri. return vs. Hawks

Brooklyn's Ben Simmons will miss his fourth straight game due to lingering knee and calf injuries but hopes to return vs. the Hawks on Friday.[read more]

Sources: Red Sox shell out $105M in Yoshida deal

Outfielder Masataka Yoshida and the Red Sox have reached a five-year deal that's worth a total of $105.4 million, including posting fee, sources told ESPN.[read more]

Judge has finally signed! Who else could go in San Diego? What we're hearing at the winter meetings

From predicting who will sign where -- and when -- to the latest buzz from San Diego, we've got you covered as baseball's hot stove season heats up.[read more]

Phils 'take a chance,' select Song in Rule 5 draft

The Phillies used the 11th pick of the Rule 5 draft on Noah Song, a once promising starting pitcher who has spent the past three years in active military service.[read more]

Penguins prospect Poulin taking leave of absence

Penguins GM Ron Hextall said 21-year-old Sam Poulin is stepping away due to "personal reasons." He will return home to Quebec and continue to work out on his own.[read more]

Pietrangelo out indefinitely due to illness in family

Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is stepping away from the team indefinitely due to an illness in his family, the team announced Wednesday.[read more]

Lineup picks, matchups, start or sit advice for Wednesday

Your essential guide to the top fantasy hockey player picks and NHL matchups for Wednesday, December 7.[read more]