Trent McDuffie and the Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a four-year extension. The deal makes McDuffie the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. The Rams acquired McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs for a package of picks.
Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase was not happy to hear about the Las Vegas Raiders trading Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens. Chase was on a livestream when he heard the news from Joe Burrow. He responded with an expletive-filled rant.
Falkirk and Dunfermline Athletic are set to meet in a Scottish Cup semi-final derby at Hampden next month. Celtic will face St Mirren in a repeat of this season’s League Cup final. The ties will be played on the weekend of 18/19 April at Hampden.
Max Verstappen has announced he will make his debut at the ADAC 24H Nürburgring this year. He will drive a Winward Racing-run Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO. Verstappen will share the car with Lucas Auer, Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella.
Mike Evans is poised to become a free agent after failing to reach a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Interested teams believe Evans is serious about leaving Tampa Bay after 12 seasons. The Broncos, Patriots, and 49ers are reportedly interested in acquiring the wide receiver.
The participation of Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal in the World Baseball Classic has kickstarted a run of elite pitchers taking part in the tournament. This signals a shift in mindset, as previously many top pitchers and their teams viewed the WBC as a risk. Other countries are now following suit with fielding their best pitchers.
More than 40,000 bicycle helmets sold at Walmart are being recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that the helmets violate federal safety standards. The recall is due to a ‘serious risk of injury or death’ from head injuries.
Former Newcastle United and Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback has announced his retirement from professional football. Colback made 135 appearances for Sunderland and 102 appearances for Newcastle. He also played for Nottingham Forest, Ipswich and Queen’s Park Rangers.
The NFL’s free agency negotiation window is set to begin. League executives and coaches are buzzing about a potential payday for Alec Pierce and the market for Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III. The Eagles have ambitious plans and a price for A.J. Brown.
The New York Jets have acquired Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins. Fitzpatrick will sign a three-year, $40 million contract with New York. This is the second offseason trade for the Jets, who are looking to rebuild their defense.
