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.
Francis Ngannou has become a free agent after the PFL decided to part ways with the heavyweight. The former UFC champion joined the PFL in 2023 but has fought just once for the MMA promotion. Ngannou’s career now stands at a crossroads.
Rashan Gary’s future with the Green Bay Packers is uncertain. This comes after he deleted a goodbye message on social media. Reports suggest Gary has been the subject of trade talks ahead of the league year.
Trey Hendrickson will not return to Cincinnati after the Bengals decided against using the franchise tag. This decision gives the Bengals financial flexibility, while allowing Hendrickson to choose his next team. Several teams are expected to show interest in the 2024 NFL sack leader.
Liverpool’s squad trained at their AXA Training Centre. This was ahead of their journey to Turkiye for a Champions League tie. The Reds are set to face Galatasaray.
Speculation surrounds Jalen Hurts’ future with the Philadelphia Eagles, as the team reportedly considers trading A.J. Brown. A teammate questioned whether the team would move on from Brown or Hurts after losing to San Francisco. Hurts’ performance is seen as best when Brown is available.
