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In what could be a preview of the beginning of the 2025 year, a pair of AFC superstars agreed to record-setting contract extensions. - Josh B.


	Bills make Josh Allen highest-paid player with massive extension

	Bills to release veteran DE Von Miller
	Patriots to re-sign TE Austin Hooper
	New England agrees to a deal with this former Pro Bowl defender
	Report reveals how Raiders' Geno Smith forced trade out of Seattle
	Las Vegas reportedly eyeing this CB as top target in free agency
	Raiders to bring back DT on new deal

The Top 10


10	Browns, Myles Garrett agree to a record-setting extension

	Sunday's NFL transactions prove that money still matters
	Former GM predicts how the Garrett deal will impact Cowboys
	Doubts about Micah Parsons' future with Dallas could continue to grow
	Vikings keep top RB off market with deal
	Chiefs re-signing key defensive player
	Lions to release three-time Pro Bowl DE


9	Steelers improve WR room with big trade for DK Metcalf

	Metcalf trade puts extra pressure on Steelers to make quick QB decision
	Signing QB Sam Darnold would be a massive gamble for Pittsburgh
	Why the Steelers should hit reset, make bold move with star defender
	Seahawks to re-sign key LB
	... and to a deal with veteran DT
	Seattle to contact this former MVP about its quarterback vacancy


8	Rams to sign three-time All-Pro WR Davante Adams to deal

	Why Rams adding Adams could make WR Cooper Kupp more expendable
	Jamien Sherwood to sign three-year deal to stay with Jets
	Vikings get a big J.J. McCarthy update amid Sam Darnold news
	Falcons, veteran OL agree on extension
	Cardinals re-sign OLB Baron Browning
	49ers to release DT Maliek Collins

“I am overwhelmed with excitement and joy for the possibilities this opportunity holds." - Eddie George


7	Bowling Green hires former Heisman winner as new HC

	How Bill Belichick is bringing an NFL perspective to North Carolina
	New extension is proof that Oregon hit a home run with HC Dan Lanning
	Former Michigan State HC is a great addition to CFP selection committee
	Oklahoma's John Mateer not focused on Heisman despite program's tradition
	Florida QB DJ Lagway has a 'deep hatred for Florida State'


6	No. 5 South Carolina women wins third straight SEC title

	No. 4 UCLA rallies vs. No. 2 USC to win Big 10 championship
	UConn's Paige Bueckers bolsters Wooden Award case with dominant showing
	No. 8 TCU claims first Big 12 title with win over No. 17 Baylor
	No. 11 Duke bests No. 7 NC State to win ACC tournament final
	No. 8 Michigan State downs No. 17 Michigan to close out regular season
	High Point completes dominant season, wins Big South championship


5	Christopher Bell wins third straight race in wild finish

	Second-closest finish in history at Phoenix caps eventful race
	Josh Berry earns the Wood Brothers their best ever finish at Phoenix
	Sixth-place finish both disappointing and uplifting for William Byron
	Alex Bowman comes from the back to earn top-10 finish at home track
	Katherine Legge finishes 30th in debut
	Ty Gibbs' prolonged slump continues


4	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes strong MVP statement

	Thunder's Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite company with latest achievement
	Crucial non-call helps Oklahoma City defeat the Nuggets
	New information surfaces about groin injury to LeBron James
	James' anticipated All-NBA selection could be in jeopardy
	Rockets' Amen Thompson out up to two weeks with left ankle sprain

"At this point in my life, I need to put my health first and take the proper time I need to come back at 100%." - Connor Ingram


3	Connor Ingram in NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

	Watch: Alex Ovechkin hits new career milestones in chase for goals record
	Watch: 10 players sent to penalty box after Kraken-Capitals tussle
	Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks franchise record for most assists
	Maple Leafs' John Tavares remains open to negotiations during the season
	What did the Canucks want in return for a Brock Boeser trade?
	Blackhawks' Artyom Levshunov recalled, expected to make NHL debut


2	Latest Gerrit Cole update could kill Yankees' playoff hopes

	Watch: Yankees' Anthony Volpe showcases improved swing on HR
	Do Mets need to push panic button after Francisco Alvarez injury?
	Ex-Yankees reliever turning heads as a starter at Mets spring training
	Key piece of Braves lineup dodges injury, will be ready for Opening Day
	Red Sox's Garrett Crochet sets deadline for extension talks


1	Russell Henley takes lead late to nab Arnold Palmer title

	What does Tiger Woods’ latest withdrawal mean for his golf future?
	Sergio Garcia's 63 wins individual, team championships at LIV Hong Kong
	Is there a possible split between LIV and Bryson DeChambeau?
	Phil Mickelson faces backlash for statement about LIV, Ryder Cup
	Rio Takeda fires 64 at Blue Bay, captures second LPGA Tour title

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