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The Arizona Cardinals have signed Pro Bowler Trey McBride to a four-year, $76 million extension, making him the highest-paid tight end in NFL history. The deal includes $43 million guaranteed and an average annual salary of $19 million, setting a new record for tight ends. McBride, 25, had a standout season with 111 receptions, 1,146 yards, and three touchdowns last year. Full Article

PGMOL has acknowledged that Everton's James Tarkowski should have received a red card in the Merseyside derby after a VAR review deemed his challenge on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister as serious foul play. Despite initially being booked, Tarkowski's follow-through warranted a red card according to the referees' body. Liverpool's Diogo Jota scored the lone goal to secure a victory and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table. Full Article

Ronnie O'Sullivan, a seven-time winner, is undecided on whether to compete at the World Snooker Championship, where he could go for an eighth title. The Englishman has not played since January, withdrawing from several events and expressing frustration with his game. O'Sullivan plans to make a decision on his participation by 17 or 18 April, with the tournament beginning on 19 April, leaving himself as much time as possible to assess his readiness to compete....

Kalyn Kahler is a senior NFL writer at ESPN who reports on a variety of NFL topics, including the influence of coaching agents on NFL hiring and the opinions of current and former Cowboys players on fan tours at The Star. Before joining ESPN in July 2024, she wrote for The Athletic, Defector, Bleacher Report, and Sports Illustrated. Kalyn began her career as NFL columnist Peter King's assistant at Sports Illustrated and is a graduate...

The Dallas Cowboys have acquired quarterback Joe Milton III from the New England Patriots in exchange for a fifth-round pick and a seventh-round pick. Milton, who made his NFL debut with the Patriots in a win against the Buffalo Bills, will now serve as the backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas, replacing Cooper Rush. The Patriots, with Drake Maye as their starting quarterback, also have Josh Dobbs on the depth chart after signing him to...

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone acknowledged his team's strong competition in various tournaments this season, despite their recent Copa del Rey elimination by Barcelona. The team's loss follows previous exits from the Champions League and a nine-point gap in LaLiga standings. Defender José María Giménez expressed the need to accept the reality of their situation and continue striving for success in the league. Full Article