8:57 PM ET METAIRIE, La. — Drew Brees was ready for the blitz on Thursday. And the New Orleans Saints quarterback came armed with a joke the first time he was asked about the record. It’s easier said than done, but the Redskins would love to delay the celebration for Brees, who needs 201 yards
9:12 PM ET Nick DePaulaESPN After making a splash leading into the NBA draft by signing several of this year’s top rookies, Puma has signed its first established All-Star and All-NBA talent: Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins. A four-time All-Star, Cousins signed a multi-year Puma offer sheet Thursday, sources told ESPN. His previous brand,
8:46 PM ET Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson will miss at least an additional two months after undergoing a procedure Thursday following a setback during his rehab from left knee surgery, a Thunder spokesperson said. After suffering a ruptured patellar tendon in January, Roberson was on track to return to the floor in November
7:34 PM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw says he accepts the reasons he was given for not starting Game 1 of the National League Division Series. Whether the three-time NL Cy Young Award winner agrees with them may be altogether different. The Los Angeles Dodgers chose to go with Hyun-Jin Ryu in
7:25 PM ET Kyrie Irving says he plans on re-signing with the Boston Celtics next season. “If you guys will have me back, I plan on re-signing here next year,” Irving said at an event for season ticket holders at TD Garden on Thursday night. “If you guys will have me back, I plan on
11:38 AM ET ESPN News Services GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tim Tebow has a bronze statue outside Florida Field and his most memorable quote emblazoned on a plaque a couple of hundred feet away. His All-American brick rests nearby, too. On Saturday, the Florida Gators will honor their most famous quarterback one more time. Florida will
6:51 PM ET Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tim Tebow has a bronze statue outside Florida Field and his most memorable quote emblazoned on a plaque a couple hundred feet away. His All-American brick rests nearby, too. On Saturday, the Gators will honor their most famous quarterback one more time. Florida will induct Tebow into
7:07 PM ET Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Barclay Goodrow to a two-year contract extension. General manager Doug Wilson announced the move to keep Goodrow from becoming a restricted free agent next summer on Thursday. Goodrow had career highs with seven goals and 14 points in 47
6:21 PM ET PHILADELPHIA – Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett acknowledged that adjusting to his new role in Philadelphia has been a “test of character” but made it clear during his first interview in weeks that he is putting team first. Despite being cautioned about a Super Bowl hangover, the champs have started slowly, but
6:18 PM ET ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford brushed off recent criticism Thursday that came both from his former teammate, Ndamukong Suh, and ex-NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason. It began two days ago, when Suh posted on Instagram that Jared Goff, the current Los Angeles Rams quarterback, was the best quarterback he’s