Ex-UFC champ Velasquez sentenced for shooting

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced to prison time Monday for a shooting that took place in 2022.[read more]

Worthy sues ex-fiancée, alleges extortion, abuse

Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is suing his former fiancée in Williamson County, Texas, alleging she engaged in extortion and assaulted him.[read more]

Retirement plan: Rams' Nacua aims to quit at 30

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua wants to retire at 30. The 23-year-old said he'd like to follow a path similar to that of future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald, who retired at 33 after 10 years in the NFL.[read more]

Saints reunite with WR Cooks on two-year deal

Free agent receiver Brandin Cooks has signed a two-year deal with the Saints, the team announced Friday.[read more]

Sources: Free agent QB Rodgers visits Steelers

Free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers visited with the Steelers for approximately six hours at the team's practice facility on Friday, sources tell ESPN.[read more]

UFL coach Whisenhunt takes leave of absence

Ken Whisenhunt, the coach of the UFL's Memphis Showboats, has taken a leave of absence for personal reasons. Jim Turner will serve as coach in his absence.[read more]

Grizz lose Clarke for season due to knee injury

Grizzlies big man Brandon Clarke is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a high-grade PCL sprain in his right knee.[read more]

Knicks' Brunson (ankle) out at least 1 more week

New York veteran Jalen Brunson is doing some work on the court as he recovers from a sprained right ankle that will keep the Knicks All-Star guard out until at least the final two weeks of the regular season.[read more]

Butler shrugs off Miami return: Just 'another game'

Jimmy Butler called his return to Miami on Tuesday just "another game," shrugging off the notion of any extra emotions tied to the matchup.[read more]

Nats announcer Carpenter retiring after season

Nationals TV play-by-play announcer Bob Carpenter is saying, "See you later!" to the club after this season, his 20th in the role with the club's local broadcaster, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.[read more]

Braves ship starter Anderson, 26, off to Angels

The Los Angeles Angels acquired right-handed starter Ian Anderson, a veteran who had a 2.65 ERA and a whopping 18 walks over 17 innings during spring training this year, from the Atlanta Braves on Sunday in a trade for left-hander Jose Suarez.[read more]

Phillies' Strahm injures fingernail while packing

Perhaps too eager to depart from spring training, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm did not pitch in the team's Grapefruit League finale as expected Monday because of a finger injury that occurred while packing.[read more]

Jets forward Vilardi out with upper-body injury

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi, 25, who has 27 goals, is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury, coach Scott Arniel said Monday, adding that "what happened, it really was kind of a freak situation" in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Sabres.[read more]

Blue Jackets' Monahan comes off injured reserve

The Columbus Blue Jackets activated center Sean Monahan from injured reserve Monday after a 28-game absence.[read more]

NHL playoff watch: Can the Canucks get back on track?

Vancouver needs every point it can get, including tonight against New Jersey. Plus, full playoff projections.[read more]