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The Pittsburgh Pirates have committed to their future by signing rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. The deal, which runs through the 2034 season, marks the largest contract in franchise history and the richest ever awarded to an MLB rookie. Griffin, widely regarded as baseball’s top […]

The Houston Texans have made a key roster decision for the future, picking up the fifth-year options on quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., ensuring both remain under contract through the 2027 season. The move, reported by multiple outlets, sets Stroud’s 2027 salary at $25.904 million and Anderson’s at $21.512 million. Both […]

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, standout quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to hear his name called first overall—but he won’t be in attendance to walk across the stage. Instead, Mendoza plans to remain at home in Miami, celebrating the milestone moment with family and close friends. The decision, first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, […]

The U.S. men’s national team will be without rising striker Patrick Agyemang for the 2026 World Cup after he suffered a serious Achilles injury while playing for Derby County. Agyemang was hurt during the first half of Monday’s Championship match against Stoke City, going down without contact and needing to be stretchered off. He appeared […]