NBA opens probe of 76ers due to Joel Embiid’s game participation
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday that the NBA has opened an investigation into the Philadelphia 76ers regarding the participation of center Joel Embiid. The news of the probe comes after Embiid and teammate Paul George were rule
New Orleans point guard Dejounte Murray out indefinitely after fracturing hand in debut with Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray will miss extended time after suffering a fractured hand in his first regular-season game for the Pelicans, who beat the Chicago Bulls 123-111 on Wednesday night at Smoothie King Center
Seahawks trading LB Jerome Baker, fourth-round pick in exchange for Titans’ Ernest Jones IV
Sources told ESPN’s Brady Henderson on Wednesday that the Seattle Seahawks are trading linebacker Jerome Baker and a fourth-round pick to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for linebacker Ernest Jones IV. Baker, 27, has 37 tackles and
Kansas City Chiefs finalizing trade for Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Kansas City Chiefs are finalizing a trade for Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Chiefs are expected to send a fifth-round draft pick that can
Cleveland Browns sign quarterback Bailey Zappe off Chiefs’ practice squad
The Cleveland Browns will sign Bailey Zappe of the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad, adding depth after losing quarterback Deshaun Watson to a season-ending ruptured Achilles injury. The deal for Zappe, 25, comes less than 24 hours
Detroit Lions Jameson Williams issued 2 game suspension for violating NFL’s PES policy
ESPN’s Eric Woodyard reports that Detroit Lions’ Jameson Williams faces a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Substances (PES) policy. Williams confirmed the suspension to ESPN, saying he is “in good spirits” and ready to return
New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III agrees to $112M contract extension
New Orleans Pelicans and forward Trey Murphy III agreed to a four-year, $112 million contract extension (per ESPN). The deal includes no incentives and no player option, per sources. The 24-year-old Murphy was the No. 17 overall
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell expected to miss 4-6 weeks with broken thumb
Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday that Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell is expected to miss four to six weeks with a broken thumb on his right (throwing) hand, based on preliminary testing. He’s scheduled
Los Angeles Dodgers advance to World Series after defeating NY Mets in NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers are advancing to the World Series after defeating the New York Mets with a 10-5 win in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series, clinching in six games. The Dodgers will face
Cleveland Browns’ QB Deshaun Watson carted off field after non-contact Achilles injury
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was carted off the field in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnatti Bengals after suffering what a right Achilles injury. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported: “Browns QB Deshaun Watson,