The NFL free agency period has kicked off with a flurry of activity, including significant trades and lucrative deals. Teams are showing a sense of urgency to improve their rosters. The period officially starts when signings and trades can become official.
The New York Giants have reached an agreement with former Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely on a three-year deal. Ravens punter Jordan Stout also reached a three-year agreement with the Giants. Both players will reunite with head coach John Harbaugh.
Manchester City will host Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals. League One Port Vale’s reward for beating Sunderland is a quarter-final tie away to Chelsea. The ties will be played across the weekend of 4-5 April.
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New York Knicks 126-118. Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, and Bennedict Mathurin added 28. The Clippers climbed back to .500 for the first time since early November.
Elena Rybakina, the 2023 champion, survived a tough test against Hailey Baptiste. She saved three set points in the opener but showed she’s still rebuilding after a Dubai retirement. Rybakina dominates her head-to-head against Kostyuk.
The Indiana Pacers traded Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson. In return, they received Ivica Zubac, a 2026 first-round pick, and a 2029 first-rounder. Mathurin was drafted sixth overall in 2022 by Indiana and was a key bench man in Indiana’s run to the 2025 NBA Finals.
The Knicks are looking to bounce back after a defeat against the Lakers as they face the Clippers. Both teams have a 6-4 record in their last ten games. The last match-up saw the Knicks winning 123-111.
Draymond Green has admitted he’s sacrificed money to stay with the Golden State Warriors. Green said he’s always done right by the organisation, and they’ve always done right by him. He stated he has zero entitlement when it comes to the Golden State Warriors.
Brook Lopez’s immobility has been a consistent issue for the LA Clippers. Coach Tyronn Lue responded by starting Isaiah Jackson in the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jackson’s performance led to him playing more than double the minutes of Lopez.
Jared McCain is embracing his new situation with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Since joining the team from the Philadelphia 76ers, McCain has been a positive influence. He is averaging 11.9 points in 19.2 minutes per game.
