Ex-Florida State basketball players sue coach Leonard Hamilton for $1.5M in missing NIL money

Six former Florida State basketball players have sued Seminoles’ head coach Leonard Hamilton for missing NIL payments that total $250,000 per player. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger first reported the story, noting that the legal complaint (filed in
Ron Rivera and Rex Ryan among those interviewing for NY Jets’ head coach spot

The New York Jets are beginning to interview applicants for their vacant head coaching spot, replacing Robert Saleh, who was fired in October. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich took over as interim head coach after Saleh was fired.
Saquon Barkley makes history as 9th RB to rush for 2,000 yards as Eagles clinch NFC East

Philadelphia Eagles’ RB Saquon Barkley became the ninth running back in NFL history to reach 2,000 rushing yards in a single season on Sunday. Barkley’s accomplishment came in the forth quarter of the Eagles 41-7 victory over
LA Lakers trade D’Angelo Russell to Nets in 4-player deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded D’Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton, the teams announced Sunday. ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote on X: “The Los Angeles
University of Miami men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga stepping down in his 14th season

Longtime University of Miami men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga announced Thursday that he is stepping down amid his 14th season with the Hurricanes. Larrañaga, 75, was under contract through 2026-27; Miami has appointed veteran assistant Bill Courtney
Veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater coming out of retirement, rejoining Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed on Thursday that veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has ended his short retirement and agreed to rejoin the Detroit Lions. The 32-year-old Bridgewater had teased his return to the NFL earlier
Baltimore Ravens dominate Houston Texans 31-2 in Christmas Day win

The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Houston Texans with a score of 31-2 in their Christmas Day win. Lamar Jackson completed 10 of 15 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns, running for 87 yards and another score.
Kansas City Chiefs clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed with 29-10 win over Steelers

The Kansas City Chiefs clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas. Patrick Mahomes completed 29 of 38 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns for the
Free agent DH Joc Pederson agrees to 2-year, $37M deal with Texas Rangers

Sources tell The Athletic that free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson signed a two-year, $37 million deal with the Texas Rangers on Monday. Pederson, 32, joined the Arizona Diamondbacks last offseason, signing a one-year, $9.5 million contract
Boston Red Sox sign pitcher Walker Buehler to 1-year, $21M deal

Former Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Walker Buehler has signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. Per Russell Dorsey of Yahoo Sports, the free agent and Boston agreed to the one-year, $21.05 million contract on Monday.