Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker signs franchise record five-year, $60M extension

Oakland Athletics’ slugger Brent Rooker has agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with the organization. Sources told ESPN that Rooker’s deal includes a sixth-year vesting option worth $22 million; he was eligible to hit arbitration
Tennessee Titans fire GM Ran Carthon; will retain head coach Brian Callahan

The Tennessee Titans announced on Tuesday that they have fired general manager Ran Carthon after two seasons, after finishing 3-14 this season and earning the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft, set for April 24 to
Jacksonville Jaguars fire head coach Doug Pederson after three season

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan announced Monday that they have fired coach Doug Pederson after three seasons with the organization. According to Khan, the team will retain general manager Trent Baalke (who is entering the final year
Cincinnati Bengals shakeup staff, fire defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and 3 other assistants

The Cincinnati Bengals have fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebacker coach James Bettcher and defensive line coach Marion Hobby (per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic). Anarumo, who has served as Bengals
Cleveland Browns fire OC Ken Dorsey, OL coach Andy Dickerson

The Cleveland Browns have fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and offensive line coach Andy Dickerson after one season with the organization. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Dorsey and Dickerson’s firing on Sunday (per ESPN’s Adam Schefter),
Packers QB Jordan Love, WR Christian Watson injured in Sunday’s game vs. the Bears

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love left Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears with an elbow injury, with the playoffs just one week away. The Packers wide receiver Christian Watson also suffered a non-contact knee injury during
NFL announces rosters for 2025 Pro Bowl Games

The NFL announced its full Pro Bowl rosters for both the AFC and NFC on Thursday, with the flag football game set to take place at Nicholson Fieldhouse at the University of Central Florida on Feb. 2
Pistons’ Jaden Ivey suffers broken fibula in left leg after collision with Magic’s Cole Anthony

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey suffered a broken fibula in his left leg during Pistons’ 105-96 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Per ESPN, the 22-year-old Ivey will miss at least most of the remainder of
Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame postponed after New Orleans terror attack

The Sugar Bowl was postponed from New Year’s Day, and will now take place on Thursday, January 2nd. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams told ABC News Wednesday afternoon that the college football game between Georgia and
Chiefs to start backup QB Carson Wentz in place on Patrick Mahomes in Week 18 vs. Broncos

The Kansas City Chiefs will rest quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other players in their starting lineup for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos. The Chiefs (15-1) have locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC.