Sacramento Kings signed guard Ben Simmons to a one-year, $3.5 million veteran minimum contract, securing his return to the National Basketball Association after he missed the entire 2025-26 season to recover from back and leg injuries. Simmons last played during the 2024-25 campaign, splitting time between the Brooklyn Nets and...
The Philadelphia Eagles announced their seven team captains for the upcoming National Football League season on Friday, notably omitting any player from the special teams unit. Quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, wide receiver DeVonta Smith, offensive tackles Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, linebacker Zack Baun, and defensive tackle...
Influencers and content creators are drawing attention at the 2026 U.S. Open after spectators disrupted play during matches in New York. The U.S. Tennis Association issued nearly 100 creator credentials this year, up from 54 in 2025, as it seeks to reach new audiences. During Naomi Osaka’s first-round victory over...
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026, ending a seven-year tenure marked by unprecedented league growth and disputes with players. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the decision Friday, saying Engelbert led the WNBA through its most significant period of expansion. The league credited her with helping...
The fourth season of the Global Chess League commenced in Bengaluru at The Lalit Ashok, bringing elite international chess players to India for the franchise-based tournament. Five-time world champions Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand headline the star-studded roster, alongside top global contenders including Javokhir Sindarov and Alireza Firouzja. Six teams,...
Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards have agreed to postpone discussions regarding a four-year, $275 million supermax contract extension until the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season. Acquired from the Dallas Mavericks in a February 2026 trade that sent multiple draft picks, Davis missed the remainder of the 2025-26...
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been formally charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property by the Brown County District Attorney's Office. The charges stem from a police response to a reported domestic disturbance at Jacobs' Wisconsin home. Police reports and court records detail that...
FC Dallas prepares to host Sporting Kansas City at Toyota Stadium in an upcoming Major League Soccer regular season fixture. Entering the match in fifth place, FC Dallas holds the momentum advantage as favorites, bolstered by a solid home record and the prolific scoring form of striker Petar Musa. Conversely,...
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson signed a three-year contract extension worth $75 million, featuring $47 million in guaranteed money. The agreement secures the 26-year-old pass catcher through the 2029 NFL season, locking in a key offensive contributor following a productive 2025 campaign. Negotiated by team leadership and representation, the...
Elena Rybakina advanced to the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open on Thursday, defeating Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2, 6-4 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York. The second-seeded Kazakh controlled the opening set, taking a 3-0 lead and closing it in 30 minutes. She continued pressing in the...
