Trio of teams go 2-0 to kick off The International 2024

The Philadelphia Eagles traded C.J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Kenyon Green, along with swapping 2026 draft picks. Gardner-Johnson expressed gratitude to Philly in a statement, highlighting his achievements with the team. The Eagles also saw other defensive players leave in free agency, while the Texans made changes to their offensive line. Full Article

PSV will compensate fans attending the second leg of their Champions League tie at Arsenal after a 7-1 loss in the first leg. The Dutch side will cover the cost of match tickets for their away supporters at Emirates Stadium, amounting to €200,000. Despite the defeat, PSV bounced back with a 2-1 win over Heerenveen, marking the return of Sergiño Dest after an 11-month injury layoff. Full Article

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. rejected a $500 million extension offer from the Toronto Blue Jays, with deferred money lowering the present-day value to $400-450 million, aiming for a contract similar to Juan Soto's $765 million deal. Guerrero, a top free agent next winter, has had inconsistent seasons but is still highly regarded for his offensive prowess. Deferred money in contracts is becoming common in MLB, with teams using it to manage luxury tax payments and players...

Yahoo Sports' Free agency reaction show discusses the biggest moves of the NFL's legal tampering window, including Geno Smith to Vegas, Darnold to Seattle, DK Metcalf to Pittsburgh, Davante Adams to Rams, Commanders' moves, and Justin Fields to Jets. The hosts categorize the moves into three buckets: big brand name moves that change teams, moves that impact fantasy and the 2025 season, and moves that reveal teams' draft strategies. The episode provides insights into how...

Marc Raimondi, a seasoned ESPN reporter, recently covered the Atlanta Falcons' signing of defensive end Leonard Floyd to a one-year, $10 million contract. Floyd, released by the San Francisco 49ers, had 8.5 sacks in 2024 and brings a much-needed pass rush to the Falcons, reuniting with coach Raheem Morris from their championship-winning stint with the Los Angeles Rams. Additionally, the Falcons signed linebacker Divine Deablo and cornerback Mike Hughes to bolster their defense for the...

Statcast data has revolutionized how we evaluate MLB players, including pitchers like Paul Skenes, who outperformed Tarik Skubal in expected stats last season. Blake Snell and Mason Miller also excelled in xERA, making them solid fantasy picks, while Logan Webb's expected stats took a hit in 2024. Reynaldo López and Ronel Blanco overperformed in ERA compared to xERA, cautioning against overvaluing them in drafts. Additionally, Justin Verlander's low xERA suggests he could bounce back in...