4:12 PM ET Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — Center Pierre-Luc Dubois, who led Columbus in goals, assists and points during the playoffs, signed a two-year, $10 million contract extension Thursday that keeps him with the Blue Jackets through the 2021-22 season. Dubois, who was a restricted free agent, will earn $3.35 million during the upcoming
4:56 PM ET A massive brawl broke out in the moments following the Armed Forces Bowl, marring Mississippi State‘s 28-26 win against Tulsa. It is unclear what sparked the fight, which included kicking, punching and several members from both teams. What started with some shoving near midfield during the postgame handshake, spilled toward and down
3:19 PM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketball THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams placed defensive lineman Michael Brockers on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, the team announced. Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp
4:38 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — As he prepares for what could be his final game with the New York Jets, Sam Darnold sounds like he knows where the organization can find its long-term answer at quarterback. By sticking with him. Despite his worst statistical season, Darnold said Thursday he hopes to remain with
2:47 PM ET Oklahoma center Creed Humphrey declared for the NFL draft on Thursday, shortly before Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum announced he would return for the 2021 season. Linderbaum and Humphrey are ranked as the No. 2 and No. 3 draft-eligible centers by ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. Humphrey started for No. 6 Oklahoma in Wednesday’s
11:50 AM ET Associated Press The Canadian government, citing “national interest grounds,” gave its approval Thursday for the start of NHL training camps. It issued an exemption to the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for NHL players and team staff to return to the country. The five provinces with NHL franchises, however, must give their approval
1:46 PM ET Zdeno Chara isn’t ready to retire, doesn’t want to play a reserve role, and that’s why he’s no longer the Boston Bruins captain. After 14 seasons with the Bruins, Chara, 43, signed a one-year, $795,000 contract with the Washington Capitals as a free-agent defenseman on Wednesday. He captained three Boston teams that
2:00 PM ET Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask announced Thursday he will enter the NFL draft after a record-setting season that led him to become a Heisman Trophy finalist. Trask emerged as the Florida starter last year after four seasons waiting for his opportunity, and he took full advantage in 2020 — setting school records
12:57 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Cornerback Jimmy Smith will return for his 11th season with the Baltimore Ravens after reaching a one-year extension worth up to $5 million, his agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday. This extension includes $2 million fully guaranteed in base salary, a $500,000 signing bonus and $2.5 million
1:34 PM ET DAVIE, Fla. — Miami Dolphins veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Dolphins and NFL have conducted initial contact tracing with no high-risk close contacts determined as of Thursday afternoon, a source told ESPN, but