The Carolina Panthers have decided to keep quarterback Bryce Young under contract for at least two more seasons, confirming Tuesday that the team will exercise the fifth-year option on Young’s rookie deal. The move locks Young in through the 2027 season at a fully guaranteed salary projected at $26.53 million....

The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade announced Tuesday.  The D-backs will receive Arenado along with substantial cash considerations in exchange for 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospect Jack Martinez, an eighth-round selection in the 2025 MLB Draft. Martinez went 6-4...

Brooks Koepka is officially heading back to the PGA Tour in January 2026 after leaving LIV Golf in late December, following approval of a newly created “Returning Member Program” designed to bring select elite players back to the circuit — at a significant financial cost. The Returning Member Program, approved...

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is in the NFL’s concussion protocol after suffering a head injury during Sunday night’s 16–3 playoff victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, leaving his availability uncertain for the divisional round. The 23-year-old cornerback was making his postseason debut and had already contributed two pass...

Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen delivered a breakout postseason road performance Sunday, lifting the Buffalo Bills to a 27-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC wild-card thriller marked by constant momentum swings. Allen threw for 273 yards and a touchdown and added two rushing scores, including the decisive one-yard...

The University of Notre Dame has firmly denied allegations that football coach Marcus Freeman assaulted a high school wrestling coach during an incident at a youth tournament earlier this month, saying video evidence clears him of any wrongdoing. The accusation stems from a police report filed by Chris Fleeger, an...