The New Orleans Saints are considering adding wide receiver Keenan Allen to improve their offense for quarterback Tyler Shough. Allen, who played most of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers, could provide a strong target for the Saints, especially near the end zone.
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The Saints want more targets for quarterback Tyler Shough beyond wide receiver Chris Olave.
Olave had 100 catches, 1,163 yards, and nine touchdowns last season, which led opponents to focus on him.
Keenan Allen has over 1,000 catches, 12,000 yards, and 70 touchdowns in his career.
Allen played for the Chicago Bears in 2024 but mostly played for the Chargers since 2013.
The Saints have about $5.37 million available under the salary cap for new player contracts.
Allen earned $3 million last season but may seek a bigger contract.
Allen has a past working relationship with Saints coach Kellen Moore from their time in Los Angeles.
The Saints’ offense has new additions, including rookie Jordyn Tyson and running back Travis Etienne Jr.
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The New York Jets have three first-round rookies from the 2026 NFL Draft, with wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. standing out during their spring workouts. Cooper showed strong skills and is likely to secure a spot in the team's offense, while other rookies David Bailey and Kenyon Sadiq have shown potential but face challenges ahead.
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The Jets finished the previous season with a 3-14 record.
They had three first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft: David Bailey (No. 2), Kenyon Sadiq (No. 16), and Omar Cooper Jr. (No. 30 after trading back).
Omar Cooper Jr. impressed the Jets during Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and is expected to make the three-receiver lineup.
Cooper is praised for running routes smoothly and his ability to gain yards after catching the ball.
Kenyon Sadiq missed most spring workouts and minicamp due to hernia surgery but is expected to join training camp.
David Bailey showed quick initial moves as a pass rusher but needs improvement in stopping runs and gaining power.
It is common for defensive ends like Bailey to take a couple of years to fully develop in the NFL.
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Jusuf Nurkic plans to sign a two-year contract worth $22 million with the Utah Jazz. He played as the starting center for the team last year and had strong performance statistics.
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Jusuf Nurkic is a basketball player.
He served as the starting center for the Utah Jazz last season.
Nurkic plans to sign a new contract with the Jazz.
The contract is for two years.
The total value of the contract is $22 million.
The information comes from ESPN sources via reporter Shams Charania.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have chosen to keep basketball player Lu Dort on their team by activating his contract option for the 2026-27 season. This means Dort will continue playing for the Thunder under the agreed terms.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder made a move regarding Lu Dort's contract.
They exercised a contract option for the 2026-27 season.
Lu Dort is a forward on the basketball team.
This action keeps Dort with the Thunder for the next season.
Exercising an option means the team decides to keep the player under a pre-set contract agreement.
The contract option is worth $17.7 million.
The decision was announced on a Monday.
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British tennis player Jack Draper withdrew from Wimbledon due to a recurring injury in his left arm. He expressed disappointment because playing at Wimbledon is very important to British players. Dusan Lajovic will replace Draper in the tournament and play against Taylor Fritz.
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Jack Draper is 24 years old and a British tennis player.
He withdrew from his first-round match at Wimbledon because of an arm injury.
Draper had previous problems with the same injury during the last 12 months.
He played only five ATP Tour tournaments this season due to the injury.
Draper recently reached the semi-finals at Eastbourne while coaching with Andy Murray.
Dusan Lajovic, known as a "lucky loser," will now take Draper's place.
Lajovic will face Taylor Fritz, the No. 6 seed in the tournament.
Draper had also withdrawn from the US Open due to the same injury last year.
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Fred VanVleet, a guard for the Houston Rockets, has chosen to keep his $25 million contract for the 2026-27 NBA season. He missed the entire 2025-26 season due to recovery from a serious knee injury but has been a key player for the team before his injury.
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Fred VanVleet will use his player option worth $25 million for the 2026-27 season.
VanVleet is 32 years old and plays guard for the Houston Rockets.
He missed the 2025-26 season recovering from a torn ACL sustained in 2024-25.
Before the injury, VanVleet averaged about 14 points and 5.6 assists per game with the Rockets.
Over 133 games with Houston, his averages are 15.9 points and 6.9 assists per game.
Rookie Amen Thompson became the starting point guard during VanVleet's absence and had strong stats.
The Rockets finished the 2025-26 season as the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference.
The team lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs in six games.
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The Las Vegas Raiders picked Fernando Mendoza as their future quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, but their new coach does not plan to start him right away. Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins was signed to lead the team while Mendoza improves his skills, especially his footwork when playing under center.
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Fernando Mendoza was selected as the number one pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Raiders.
The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins to a five-year, $172 million contract to start as quarterback.
Mendoza has played two years as a college starter, including leading Indiana to a national championship in 2025.
Mendoza mostly practiced with the Raiders’ second and third teams during spring workouts.
A main challenge for Mendoza is improving his footwork when playing under center, instead of mostly using the shotgun formation.
The Raiders want Mendoza to develop without rushing him into a starting role.
Mendoza is expected to get playing time once he is ready to lead the offense.
Learning behind Cousins gives Mendoza time to gain experience before starting in regular season games.
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Zach LaVine has chosen to keep his $49 million player option with the Sacramento Kings for the 2026-27 NBA season, avoiding free agency. Despite this, the Kings are still expected to discuss trades involving LaVine before his contract ends.
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Zach LaVine will stay with the Sacramento Kings by using his $49 million player option.
He avoids becoming a free agent, which means he will not look for a new team right now.
LaVine joined the Kings in a big trade with the Chicago Bulls during the 2024-25 season.
He played 39 games in 2025-26 but missed the rest of the season due to hand surgery.
LaVine averaged 19.2 points per game while on the court.
The Kings have expensive players on their team, including DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis.
Sabonis also had season-ending surgery at the same time as LaVine.
The Kings looked for trades involving LaVine and Sabonis but could not make a deal before the deadline.
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The Cleveland Browns added rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion in the 2024 NFL draft to improve their passing game. The team’s wide receiver group includes some experienced and young players who need to perform better than last season.
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KC Concepcion was picked 24th overall in the 2024 NFL draft from Texas A&M.
The Browns' wide receiver group includes Jerry Jeudy, Denzel Boston, Cedric Tillman, Isaiah Bond, and Tylan Wallace.
Last season, the Browns had no wide receiver with 1,000 yards.
Quarterbacks relied more on tight ends Harold Fannin and David Njoku for passing.
Jerry Jeudy caught 50 passes for 602 yards and 2 touchdowns last season.
Cedric Tillman had 21 catches for 270 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2023.
Isaiah Bond caught 18 passes for 338 yards and had an average of 18.8 yards per catch.
Tylan Wallace had 4 catches for 45 yards and 1 touchdown with Baltimore before joining the Browns.
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Andrew Wiggins has agreed to a new three-year contract extension with the Miami Heat worth $64 million. He joined the Heat during the 2024-25 season and will continue as an important player on the team.
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Wiggins will sign a three-year, $64 million contract extension with the Miami Heat.
The contract includes a player option for the third season.
He picked up his $30.1 million team option for the 2026-27 season before agreeing to the extension.
Wiggins joined the Heat in a midseason trade during the 2024-25 NBA season.
Last season, he averaged 15.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1 block per game.
He will be part of a strong defensive lineup with Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Heat’s expected starting lineup for 2026-27 includes Davion Mitchell, Norman Powell, Wiggins, Antetokounmpo, and Adebayo.
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Ben Simmons, a basketball player who was very successful early in his career, is planning to return to the NBA. He mentioned he might join either the Philadelphia 76ers or the Miami Heat, two teams he likes and believes fit his style and goals.
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Ben Simmons was the top pick in the 2016 NBA Draft and made three All-Star teams from 2019 to 2021.
He won defensive honors and was recognized for his strong play early in his career with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Since leaving the 76ers, Simmons has struggled with injuries and played fewer games, with lower performance stats.
He played briefly for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers but did not sign with any team after the 2025 season.
Simmons said he wants to improve his physical condition and get back on the court.
He is considering returning to the 76ers or joining the Miami Heat, praising Miami’s coach and team culture.
The Miami Heat recently added star player Giannis Antetokounmpo and have a strong team, but still seek more depth.
Simmons is 29 years old and offers size, defense, and playmaking skills that could benefit either team.
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Viktor Hovland won the Travelers Championship after beating Scottie Scheffler in a playoff that finished on Monday morning due to darkness. Hovland praised the respectful and supportive crowds, including Norwegian fans, and said their energy helped him play better.
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Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler had to pause the final round on Sunday and finish it on Monday morning because of darkness.
Scheffler made a close shot on the playoff hole but missed a short putt for birdie.
Hovland made a 10-foot putt for birdie to win on the first playoff hole.
The event had many Norwegian fans in the U.S. who supported Hovland.
Hovland said the American fans were respectful and enjoyed the presence of Norwegian supporters.
This win was Hovland’s first PGA Tour victory in over a year.
Scottie Scheffler is currently ranked as the number one golfer in the world.
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Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Edward Davis, along with sports agent Paolo Zamorano and others, were charged with taking part in a sports gambling scheme. Beasley was allegedly paid to perform worse or better in certain ways during NBA games so others could place bets using that inside information.
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Malik Beasley was accused of agreeing to manipulate his game performance in exchange for bribes.
Edward Davis shared Beasley’s planned performance changes with co-conspirators.
The group placed bets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars based on this inside information.
Examples include Beasley underperforming rebounds or points and overperforming rebounds in specific games.
The scheme spanned several NBA games in early 2024.
Prosecutors say these actions cheated legitimate sportsbooks and harmed the integrity of basketball.
Beasley’s attorney said the indictment is not evidence and he maintains innocence.
The case is being handled by federal prosecutors in Brooklyn.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is discussing a possible contract extension with the team. He expressed a strong desire to stay with the Buccaneers and mentioned both sides want to reach an agreement, but they need to find a deal that works for everyone.
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Baker Mayfield is entering his fourth season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He joined the Buccaneers on a low-cost contract in 2023 and performed well enough to earn a large deal.
Mayfield has a current contract that runs through 2026 but may get a contract extension soon.
He said he likes living in Tampa Bay and sees it as a good place for his family.
Mayfield started his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns and also played for the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams.
He replaced legendary quarterback Tom Brady at the Buccaneers.
Mayfield praised the Buccaneers for providing good support to help him succeed on the field.
The contract extension talks might continue until training camp begins on July 27 or even into the 2026 season.
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Zach LaVine, a guard for the Sacramento Kings basketball team, has chosen to use his player option to stay with the team for the 2026-27 season. This option is worth $49 million, according to LaVine's agent.
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Zach LaVine plays as a guard for the Sacramento Kings.
He has a player option for the 2026-27 season.
The player option is worth $49 million.
LaVine decided to accept (opt into) this option.
The information came from Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports and LaVine’s agent.
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Deandre Ayton has decided to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers by choosing to keep his $8.1 million contract for the 2026-27 season. Marcus Smart has chosen not to keep his $5.4 million contract option for the same season.
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Deandre Ayton is a center for the Lakers basketball team.
He is using a player option to stay with the team for the 2026-27 season.
His contract option is worth $8.1 million.
Marcus Smart also had a player option for the 2026-27 season.
Smart decided not to keep his $5.4 million contract option.
Both decisions were reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
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Julian Champagnie, a forward for the San Antonio Spurs, plans to sign a new three-year contract worth $45 million. The deal will keep him with the team through the 2028-29 season.
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Julian Champagnie plays as a forward for the San Antonio Spurs.
He is planning to sign a new contract with the Spurs.
The contract will last three years.
The total value of the contract is $45 million.
The contract will cover the seasons through 2028-29.
This information was reported to ESPN by sources.
The announcement was made on a Monday.
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Maddy Cusack, a former professional football player, died in September 2023 after struggling with mental health issues linked to pressure from coaching staff and contract difficulties. An inquest revealed she feared stigma from her club and did not receive adequate support for her mental health problems.
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Maddy Cusack was a 27-year-old footballer who played for Sheffield United and Leicester City.
She was found dead at her home in Derbyshire on 20 September 2023.
Her father said she was unhappy with a coach named Jonathan Morgan, who had caused her stress at Leicester City and later at Sheffield United.
Maddy became demotivated and anxious, especially after a full-time contract with Sheffield United made balancing playing and marketing work difficult.
She feared being ridiculed or stigmatized by the club if she revealed her mental health struggles.
Maddy was prescribed medication and given a sick note by her doctor but avoided having a specific diagnosis written on it to protect her reputation.
No formal therapy or mental health support was provided to her by Sheffield United.
Her father expressed that they believed she was depressed but did not think she intended to harm herself.
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Jannik Sinner, the world number one and defending Wimbledon champion, won a tough first-round match against Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets. Despite a slow start, a fall, and a bleeding foot, Sinner made a comeback and won the match after more than three and a half hours.
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Jannik Sinner is the defending Wimbledon champion and world number one.
Sinner faced Miomir Kecmanovic, ranked 50th in the world, in the first round.
Sinner lost the first set 4-6 and the third set in a tiebreak, but won the match 4-6, 6-3, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3.
Sinner slipped and fell during the third set and was checked by the umpire.
His shoe was bleeding due to a toenail problem during the fourth set.
The match lasted about three and a half hours.
Sinner hit 31 aces and 72 winners over the match.
His next opponent will be Nuno Borges from Portugal.
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The Atlanta Hawks decided not to keep Jonathan Kuminga by using a $24.3 million contract option. This means Kuminga will become a free agent and can sign with any team.
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The Hawks had a team option to keep Kuminga for $24.3 million.
The Hawks chose to decline this option.
As a result, Kuminga becomes a free agent.
Being a free agent means Kuminga can negotiate with other teams.
This information was reported by ESPN sources.
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