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The NFL free agency period is starting this week, where teams can sign new players or keep current ones. The Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets have among the most money available to spend on player contracts. Both teams are planning to strengthen their squads before the upcoming season.
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The NFL free agency period begins this week, allowing teams to sign or re-sign players.
The Las Vegas Raiders have the most salary cap space at $111.9 million.
The New York Jets also have significant cap space and hold the second overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
The Raiders might select Fernando Mendoza, an Indiana quarterback, as their first draft pick.
The Jets are focused on improving their defense and possibly adding a quarterback.
The Tennessee Titans have $92.7 million in cap space, the third most among teams.
Other teams with high cap space include the Commanders and the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Miami Dolphins released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who could be a potential option for the Jets.
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Travis Kelce, a veteran NFL tight end, has decided to stay with the Kansas City Chiefs for a 14th season. He reportedly turned down higher-paying offers from other teams to remain loyal to the Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Kelce is expected to sign a one-year contract worth around $15 million.
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Travis Kelce will return to play his 14th season with the Kansas City Chiefs.
He turned down significant financial offers from other NFL teams to stay with the Chiefs.
Kelce is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Chiefs, valued at about $15 million.
His main reasons for staying include loyalty to the team and quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
During the last NFL season, Kelce had 75 receptions, 851 yards, and five touchdowns.
Kelce remains one of the top performers among NFL tight ends at age 36.
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The Miami Dolphins will release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, which will cost the team a record $99.2 million in dead cap money. Tagovailoa, who joined the Dolphins in 2020, received a contract extension in 2024 but faced performance issues and injuries, leading to this decision. The team is undergoing leadership and roster changes in an effort to rebuild.
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The Dolphins will pay a record $99.2 million in dead cap money to release Tua Tagovailoa.
Tagovailoa was drafted by the Dolphins in 2020 as the fifth overall pick.
He received a four-year contract extension in 2024 worth $212.4 million.
In 2022, Tagovailoa suffered two concussions but led the league in passing yards in 2023.
Underwhelming performance in 2025 led to his benching for the final three games of the season.
The Dolphins also released wide receiver Tyreek Hill and plan to trade safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Miami's general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan announced the team's shift towards building a strong roster foundation.
Tagovailoa is the second big-name quarterback to be released during the NFL's free agency period, following Kyler Murray from the Arizona Cardinals.
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The Indianapolis Colts have signed wide receiver Alec Pierce to a new four-year contract worth $116 million. This deal positions him as one of the top 10 highest-paid receivers in the NFL. The Colts signed this deal at the start of the free agency period to ensure Pierce remains part of their team through the 2029 season.
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Alec Pierce re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts for four years.
The contract is worth $116 million, or $29 million per year.
Pierce is now among the top 10 highest-paid NFL receivers.
The new contract keeps him with the Colts until 2029.
Pierce had significant achievements, including leading the league in yards per reception in the past two seasons.
The Colts also need to negotiate a long-term deal with their quarterback, Daniel Jones.
Daniel Jones is currently under a transition tag, set to earn $37.8 million in 2026.
The Colts quickly secured Pierce at the start of the free agency period.
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The Miami Dolphins plan to release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa when the NFL's new league year starts on March 11, 2024. The Atlanta Falcons are likely interested in signing Tagovailoa as they address issues with their budget and quarterback lineup.
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The Miami Dolphins will release Tua Tagovailoa when the NFL's new league year begins.
Miami will handle $99 million in dead cap money over two years due to this decision.
Tagovailoa can sign for the league minimum once he becomes a free agent.
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to aggressively pursue Tagovailoa.
The Falcons are dealing with financial constraints from a previous contract with Kirk Cousins.
Tagovailoa may start temporarily for the Falcons while their new pick, Michael Penix Jr., recovers from a knee injury.
Kirk Cousins is set to be released by the Falcons at the start of the new league year.
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Fans of the Indianapolis Colts initially celebrated when quarterback Daniel Jones was given the transition tag, allowing the team to match any outside offers. However, many fans are upset after learning that Jones is asking for a much higher salary than the team initially offered.
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The Colts put a transition tag on Daniel Jones, meaning they can match other teams' offers.
Jones rejected a contract offer from the Colts worth about $33.5 million per year.
Jones countered with a demand to be the 12th-highest paid quarterback in the NFL.
His requested salary is more than what quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Matthew Stafford currently earn.
Colts fans expressed their dissatisfaction with Jones' salary demands on social media.
Some fans suggested the team should find a new quarterback rather than meet Jones' demands.
Despite the disagreement, reports indicate Jones wants to stay with the Colts and might be willing to compromise.
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Rumors suggested that Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers might retire, but Rivers and player Bobby Portis have addressed these claims. Rivers downplayed the rumors, while Portis stated that Rivers is unlikely to leave his high-paying position. The Bucks are having a tough season, partly due to Giannis Antetokounmpo's injuries.
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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith mentioned that Doc Rivers might leave the NBA.
Rivers has been coaching for 27 years and began with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2023.
Rivers dismissed the retirement rumors but did not strongly deny them.
Bucks player Bobby Portis believes Rivers will not leave a contract worth $15–16 million a year.
Portis shared on FanDuel's Run It Back that he thinks the retirement rumors are false.
The Bucks have a challenging 2025-26 season, with a current record of 27-36.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, a key player, missed half the season due to injury.
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The San Francisco 49ers have not yet reached an agreement with their offensive tackle Trent Williams, who is set to become a free agent. The Kansas City Chiefs are interested in signing Williams if the 49ers cannot secure a deal. Williams wants to join a team with strong Super Bowl chances, and the Chiefs have been actively pursuing him.
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The 49ers and Trent Williams have not agreed on a new contract.
Williams may become a free agent soon.
The Kansas City Chiefs are interested in signing Williams.
Williams is an offensive tackle who has played for the 49ers for six seasons.
The Chiefs aggressively tried to sign Williams in the past.
Williams is looking for a team with good chances of winning the Super Bowl.
The 49ers offered a deal that Williams considered below average for his experience and skills.
If Williams leaves, the 49ers may need to focus on finding a replacement for the offensive line in the draft.
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The Toronto Blue Jays might lose two young pitchers, Spencer Miles and Angel Bastardo, if they don't make the team roster by Opening Day. These pitchers, acquired through the Rule 5 Draft, must stay on the active roster or they will be returned to their original clubs.
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The Blue Jays got Spencer Miles from the San Francisco Giants and Angel Bastardo from the Boston Red Sox through the Rule 5 Draft.
If these pitchers are not on the 26-man roster or injured list for the full season, they return to their old teams.
Spencer Miles has minimal experience, with only 14 2/3 innings pitched in minor leagues due to injury.
Angel Bastardo is recovering from Tommy John surgery, which is a procedure to fix an elbow injury.
During spring training, Miles has allowed two earned runs and achieved eight strikeouts in five innings.
Bastardo has not allowed any runs and has struck out two batters in 3 2/3 innings during spring training.
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The Chicago Bears have traded their star wide receiver, DJ Moore, to the Buffalo Bills and are now seen as favorites to acquire Mike Evans, a free agent from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans is a well-regarded player with a distinguished career and multiple teams, including the Bears, are interested in signing him.
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The Chicago Bears traded wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills.
The Bears are favorites to sign Mike Evans, according to odds from Polymarket.
Mike Evans played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is now a free agent.
Evans completed a two-year, $52 million contract with Tampa Bay.
Evans has 866 receptions, 13,052 yards, and 108 touchdowns in 176 games.
He set a record for consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, with 11 seasons.
Evans is a six-time Pro Bowler and won a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay.
Multiple teams, including the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers, are interested in Evans.
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Mike Evans, a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, may leave the team as he is expected to become a free agent after 12 seasons. He has achieved several personal and team milestones with the Buccaneers but is now considering offers from multiple teams. Evans is looking for a team with a reliable quarterback, Super Bowl prospects, and a strong offensive setup.
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Mike Evans is set to become a free agent after 12 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers in February 2021.
Evans is one of two receivers in NFL history to have 11 straight seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards.
The Buccaneers are one of the teams interested in keeping Evans.
Evans is considering offers based on team structure, including quarterback and coaching staff.
He can start negotiating with other teams at noon EST on Monday.
Any new contract can be officially signed starting March 11 at 4 p.m. EST.
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The Dominican Republic will play against Israel in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The game is part of pool play and will take place in Miami, Florida.
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The game between the Dominican Republic and Israel is on March 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
It will be broadcast on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes.
The Dominican Republic has won its first two games, beating Nicaragua and the Netherlands.
Israel has a 1–1 record after losing to Venezuela and winning against Nicaragua.
The Dominican Republic is considered one of the favorites due to its strong lineup.
The game can also be live-streamed on Fubo, a streaming service that is offering a free trial.
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The Miami Dolphins traded Minkah Fitzpatrick, a highly rated defensive football player, to the New York Jets. In return, the Dolphins will receive a late-round draft pick from the Chargers. This is a rare trade between these two teams.
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The Miami Dolphins traded Minkah Fitzpatrick to the New York Jets.
Fitzpatrick has been selected five times for the Pro Bowl and three times as an All-Pro player.
The trade involved the Dolphins getting a 2026 seventh-round draft pick from the Chargers.
The Jets plan to sign Fitzpatrick to a three-year, $40 million contract.
This is only the sixth trade ever between the Dolphins and the Jets.
The last trade between these teams was in 1996.
Minkah Fitzpatrick led the NFL in interception in 2022.
Fitzpatrick recorded 82 tackles and several other defensive plays last season.
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Manchester City player Rodri received an £80,000 fine for comments he made about a referee after a game with Tottenham. The comments implied the referee was biased, which led to charges from the Football Association. Rodri later acknowledged his remarks were inappropriate and expressed respect for referees.
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Rodri is a midfielder for Manchester City and has played for the team since 2019.
He made comments suggesting referee Robert Jones was not impartial after a draw against Tottenham on February 1.
The Football Association charged him with acting improperly by implying bias in his post-match comments.
Rodri felt a goal by Dominic Solanke should not have counted because of a foul on City’s defender, Marc Guehi.
In his defense, Rodri sent two letters, initially claiming his words were misunderstood, but later admitting they were inappropriate.
Rodri expressed that he respects referees and acknowledged his comments were made in frustration.
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The Minnesota Vikings are considered the leading choice to sign Kyler Murray, a quarterback, after the Arizona Cardinals informed him of his upcoming release. This move comes as the Vikings face potential changes in their quarterback line-up, with concerns about their current quarterback, J.J. McCarthy's performance. Murray will be available for the veteran minimum salary, which suits the Vikings due to their financial constraints.
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The Minnesota Vikings need a new quarterback after recent changes and concerns with J.J. McCarthy's performance.
Kirk Cousins, the Vikings' former quarterback, joined the Atlanta Falcons in 2024.
Sam Darnold replaced Cousins and led the team to a 14-3 record, later signing with Seattle Seahawks after becoming a free agent.
The Arizona Cardinals plan to release Kyler Murray, who was drafted number one in 2019.
Murray will be available for any team at the veteran minimum salary of about $1.3 million.
The Vikings anticipate salary cap challenges, prompting their need for a cost-effective quarterback.
Murray had limited play last season due to a foot injury, participating in only five games.
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The Big East Men's Basketball Tournament for 2026 will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City from March 11 to March 14. The tournament provides an opportunity for teams to win an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament. UConn and St. John's are strong favorites, though other teams also have a chance to succeed.
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The Big East Tournament starts on March 11, 2026, in New York City.
Games will be held at Madison Square Garden.
Providence plays Butler in the first game at 4 p.m. Eastern Time on March 11.
UConn and St. John's are top contenders to win the tournament.
Winning the tournament gives a team automatic entry into the NCAA Tournament.
Only three Big East teams are currently expected to have spots in the NCAA Tournament.
Quarterfinals are scheduled for March 12, and semifinals for March 13.
The final game of the tournament is on March 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have made a deal with cornerback Montaric “Buster” Brown, signing him to a three-year, $33 million contract just before NFL Free Agency. This move ensures that Brown, considered a key player on their defense, remains with the team, allowing them to focus on other areas like the defensive line.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars signed cornerback Montaric “Buster” Brown to a three-year contract worth $33 million.
Brown was expected to be highly sought after in free agency but chose to stay with the Jaguars.
He has played as a regular starter for the Jaguars in the past two seasons.
Brown has 172 tackles, three interceptions, and 24 pass deflections in his career.
The Jaguars will likely allow another cornerback, Greg Newsome, to leave the team.
The team plans to keep strengthening its defense and might sign another cornerback during free agency.
The new deal might mean that linebacker Devin Lloyd and running back Travis Etienne will not return to the team.
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The 2026 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament features Duke as the top seed with a double-bye, meaning they start playing in the quarterfinals. The tournament begins with first-round games on Tuesday, and the title game is on Saturday. The winner of the tournament gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
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Duke is the top seed and won't play until the quarterfinals.
First-round games start on Tuesday, March 2026.
The ACC title game is scheduled for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Duke previously won last year's championship against Louisville.
The tournament winner automatically qualifies for the NCAA Tournament.
Teams on the NCAA entry bubble include NC State, SMU, Virginia Tech, Stanford, and California.
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The Dallas Cowboys traded for Green Bay Packers player Rashan Gary, giving up a 2027 fourth-round draft pick in return. Gary, a defensive player, joins the Cowboys as they aim to improve their defense.
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The Cowboys traded for Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers.
The Cowboys gave the Packers a 2027 fourth-round draft pick for Gary.
Rashan Gary is a defensive end who played for the Packers for seven seasons.
Gary had 46.5 sacks and 271 tackles in 106 games during his time with the Packers.
Before the trade, the Packers were considering cutting Gary to free up salary cap space.
The Cowboys' defense struggled last season, finishing last in points and passing defense.
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The Miami Dolphins have announced the release of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, effective Wednesday at the start of the new league year. Tagovailoa, the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, had a mixed performance with the team, culminating in several concussions and a final disappointing season. He thanked the team, city, and fans in an emotional farewell message.
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The Miami Dolphins officially released Tua Tagovailoa, a decision to be finalized once the new league year begins.
Tagovailoa was drafted by the Dolphins as the fifth overall pick in 2020.
He had several concussions during his time with the Dolphins, affecting his playing career.
In 2023, Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing yards and helped the Dolphins reach the playoffs.
Miami signed Tagovailoa to a four-year, $212.4 million extension in July 2024.
The Dolphins will now look for a new quarterback under their new general manager and head coach.
Tagovailoa can sign with any other team for the league minimum after his release.
Potential teams for Tagovailoa include the Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings.
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