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Leaner ... and meaner? Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton looks to climb back from rock-bottom
After an embarrassing 2023, can the slimmed-down slugger recover some of his past greatness?[read more]

Source: Snell lands 2-year, $62M deal with Giants
Blake Snell has agreed to a 2-year, $62 million deal with the Giants, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming a report by the New York Post. It includes an opt-out after the first season.[read more]

Ovechkin reaches 20 goals in 19th straight season
Alex Ovechkin, 38, scored twice, becoming the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons, lifting the Washington Capitals past the Calgary Flames 5-2 Monday in a critical game in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.[read more]

Bama gives DeBoer top-5 annual salary at $10.9M
New Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer will make an average of $10.875 million per year, ranking him in the top five nationally among the highest-paid coaches in college football.[read more]

Russell, granted 'green room,' ties Lakers 3s mark
After Lakers point guard D'Angelo Russell matched Nick Van Exel's franchise record for 3s in a season with 183, coach Darvin Ham granted him any shooter's dream endorsement.[read more]

49ers penalized in next 2 drafts for payroll error
The 49ers have forfeited a 2025 draft choice and were penalized four spots for a selection in this year's draft as a result of administrative payroll accounting errors.[read more]

Saints sign DE Young to $13M deal, sources say
Chase Young, who tied a career high with 7.5 sacks with Washington and San Francisco, has signed a one-year, $13M contract with the Saints, sources told ESPN.[read more]

Sources: Frustrated players want MLBPA exec out
On Monday's call, a majority of players in an informal vote told MLBPA executive director Tony Clark they wanted to replace deputy executive director Bruce Meyer with Harry Marino, the lawyer who spearheaded the unionization efforts of minor leaguers.[read more]

Edwards wowed by poster dunk: 'Gives me chills'
Anthony Edwards threw down a monster slam over John Collins of the Jazz in the third quarter, helping the Timberwolves to a memorable 114-104 victory but leaving both players banged up after the play.[read more]

Tracking NFL free agency: Updates on every signing, trade, cut and rumor
We're following every NFL signing, trade and cut for 2024 free agency, along with buzz around potential new deals.[read more]