Draft (sports) News & Breaking Stories

Jaylen Brown signs record-breaking contract extension with Boston Celtics.

NFL tight end Jimmy Graham returns to Saints in one-year deal.

Green Bay Packers expect half a season to evaluate Jordan Love.

Giants legend Ottis Anderson advises Saquon Barkley to take the money.

Brewers call up prospect Sal Frelick, who impresses in MLB debut.

Dennis Rodman's daughter, Trinity, is part of the USWNT roster.

DeAndre Hopkins reportedly signs two-year contract with Tennessee Titans worth $26-32 million.

Emoni Bates wanted to be drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies, but ended up with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bates is happy with the Cavs and feels they have reignited his love for the game. He appreciates being able to focus on playing rather than generating attention. Bates has a relationship with Ja Morant, who plays for the Grizzlies, and they stay in touch. Bates had a troubled past with a gun charge, but it was dropped and he was reinstated to play college basketball. He had a strong showing in a Summer League game against the Grizzlies. The Cavs are pleased to have Bates on the team and believe he will fit well with their revamped offense.

LSU teammates Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews go 1-2 in MLB draft.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich signs new five-year contract.

NBA's Victor Wembanyama slapped by security guard while signing autographs.

Cooper Flagg emerges as the next big NBA phenom prospect.

Grant Williams signs four-year, $53 million deal with Dallas Mavericks.

Chet Holmgren's strong Summer League performance affects NBA Rookie of the Year odds.

Minnesota Timberwolves sign Anthony Edwards to max extension worth $207 million.

ESPN has laid off around 20 on-air commentators and reporters, including Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose, and Steve Young. The layoffs come as part of a cost-saving exercise at the network, following two rounds of mandated cuts by parent company Walt Disney. ESPN is expected to continue assessing its talent pool over the next year as contracts are reviewed or negotiated for renewal.

Bobby Bonilla Day: Retired baseball player receives $1.2 million annually.

Jaxson Hayes, former New Orleans Pelicans player, signs with Los Angeles Lakers.

NHL Draft 2023 held in two parts, viewers can watch live.

Vegas Golden Knights trade Reilly Smith, re-sign Ivan Barbashev in preparation for repeat Stanley Cup run.

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired right wing Matvei Michkov in the NHL Draft.

Connor Bedard selected first overall in 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Chicago Blackhawks expected to select 17-year-old Connor Bedard as No. 1 pick in NHL draft.

Chicago Blackhawks trade for Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno from Boston Bruins, giving up defensive prospects Alec Regula and Ian Mitchell.

Miami Heat offers Tyler Herro and picks for Damian Lillard.