'Not a good feeling': How players prepared for an unusual stretch of three games in 11 days

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks, signing him to a five-year, $150 million contract, making him the fourth-highest-paid receiver in the NFL. Metcalf is seen as a very good X-receiver but not quite elite, with concerns about his route-running and consistency in contested situations. The move has significant fantasy football fallout, with Metcalf's departure impacting Seattle's receiving corps and potentially boosting Jaxon Smith-Njigba's role, while questions remain about Metcalf's outlook...

Anthony Edwards scored 25 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 141-124 in Minneapolis, with Naz Reid adding 20 points off the bench. De'Aaron Fox led the Spurs with 22 points, but they struggled as Minnesota shot well from the field and beyond the arc, pulling away in the third quarter for their fifth consecutive win. The Timberwolves led by as many as 14 points in the first half before ultimately securing...

Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson, a key player and two-way force, will be out for 10 to 14 days due to a left ankle sprain, with no structural damage but requiring treatment for swelling and rehab following an MRI. Thompson sustained the injury during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, falling awkwardly and limping off the court just shy of a triple-double performance, showcasing his impact as a fulltime starter with impressive averages of 16.4...

Russell Henley won the Arnold Palmer Invitational by rallying with a 2-under 70, including a chip-in for eagle on the 16th hole to secure the victory. Collin Morikawa led for most of the final round but faltered, finishing with a 72 as Henley surged ahead. Henley's win, his fifth on the PGA Tour, moved him to No. 7 in the world rankings and earned him $4 million from the $20 million purse. Full Article

Mark Ogden, a senior soccer writer for ESPN.com, highlights Ruben Amorim's praise for Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, stating that the team needs more players like him. Despite Fernandes's goal being canceled out by Arsenal's Declan Rice, Amorim commends Fernandes's leadership and offensive capabilities. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta also acknowledges Fernandes's intelligence and skill, with both teams now focusing on upcoming matches in the Europa League and the need for improved performances. Full Article

British No. 2 Cameron Norrie's run at Indian Wells ended in the third round with a 6-3 7-5 defeat to American 10th seed Tommy Paul, matching his last-32 exit from the previous year. Norrie's loss was sealed with a double fault as Paul advanced to face fifth seed Daniil Medvedev in the last-16 encounter. Medvedev, Griekspoor, and Tsitsipas also advanced to the next round in the tournament. Full Article