Thursday’s four-team deal that sent James Wiseman to Detroit, Saddiq Bey to the Hawks and Gary Payton II to the Warriors is in jeopardy due to concerns over Gary Payton II’s physical exam, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Astros lock up Series hero Javier with 5-year deal
The Houston Astros have signed right-hander Cristian Javier to a five-year contract that avoided a salary arbitration hearing, the team announced Friday.
Sources: Brady files retirement paperwork to NFL
Tom Brady filed paperwork with the NFL and NFLPA on Friday, silencing any questions about a potential return, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Sources: Browns owners seek 25% stake in Bucks
Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam are in talks to buy a minority stake in the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, sources confirmed to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps.
Russell ‘ready for everything’ in Lakers sequel
D’Angelo Russell, saying he “never hoped to be back” with the Lakers after being traded in 2017, is embracing his second chance. “I’m a grown man now,” he said.
Luka hypes Kyrie pairing; debut won’t happen Fri.
Luka Doncic said it will be a work in progress to fit alongside Kyrie Irving, but he expects to embrace playing off the ball more than he ever has in his career.
Diego Cocca confirmed as new Mexico coach
Tigres head coach Diego Cocca appointed as the new manager of Mexico’s men’s national team, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) announced.
No Biden SB LVII sit-down in break with tradition
President Joe Biden apparently won’t be giving a pregame interview for the Super Bowl, which is being broadcast by Fox on Sunday.
Tiger to play in next week’s Genesis Invitational
Tiger Woods has committed to next week’s Genesis Invitational, the event he was attending two years ago when he was involved in a single-car crash.
Kane: Not thrilled to see Rangers add Tarasenko
While Patrick Kane said he’s still not sure he’d accept a trade out of Chicago, the Blackhawks star said he was disappointed to see a potential suitor in the Rangers acquire Vladimir Tarasenko in a deal instead.