Texas Tech suspends basketball coach Mark Adams for racially insensitive comments

Texas Tech University announced Sunday that men’s basketball coach Mark Adams has been suspended due to an “inappropriate, unacceptable, and racially insensitive comment” he made to a player last week. The 66-year-old Adams was reprimanded after the
Boston Bruins sign forward David Pastrnak to 8-year contract extension

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced on Thursday, March 2, that the team has signed forward David Pastrnak to an eight-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season, with an annual NHL cap hit of $11.25 million.
LeBron James diagnosed with right foot tendon injury, will not need surgery

The Lakers announced Thursday that LeBron James has been diagnosed with a right foot tendon injury and will be re-evaluated in three weeks after being examined by the team’s medical staff. James’s foot injury will reportedly cause him to miss a
Washington Capitals trade Lars Eller to Colorado Avalanche for second-round pick

The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday they have traded forward Lars Eller to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick. The Capitals will retain 31% of Eller’s salary in the deal; he is set
Georgia football star Jalen Carter faces arrest in connection to crash that killed teammate

An arrest warrant was issued for Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter in connection to a fatal January crash that killed two members of the Bulldogs’ football program. Carter is charged with the misdemeanor charges or reckless driving and racing.
Chicago Blackhawks agree to trade star winger Patrick Kane to New York Rangers

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to trade winger Patrick Kane to the NY Rangers in exchange for a 2023 conditional second-round pick and a 2023 fourth-round pick. The second-round pick could become a first-round pick in 2024
NY Rangers K’Andre Miller suspended 3 games for spitting on LA Kings Drew Doughty

The NHL Player Safety announced on Tuesday that New York Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller has been suspended three games for spitting on Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings. Miller was ejected from Sunday’s win over the Kings after
Washington Commanders release Carson Wentz after one season

The Washington Commanders announced on Monday they have released quarterback Carson Wentz after just one season. Wentz’s inconsistencies throughout the season saw head coach Ron Rivera bench him and playing Taylor Heinicke midway through the season. The opt-out
Atlanta Hawks sign Quin Snyder to five-year deal as new head coach

The Atlanta Hawks announced on Sunday that Quin Snyder has agreed to a five-year deal to become their new head coach. That five-year period includes this season, with Snyder expected to start with Atlanta on Tuesday when they
NJ Devils acquire Timo Meier from San Jose Sharks

The New Jersey Devils have acquired Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Meier will be a restricted free agent this offseason with a $10 million qualifying offer this summer, and the trade to New