Nuggets Jamal Murray Agree to 4year 208m Contract Extension Per Agents

FirstFT: Germany’s economy contracts for second straight year

Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s impeached president is arrested and powerful Wall Street dealmaker joins OpenAI board

Financial Times - 1h

2024-25 MLB Free Agent Tracker: Top players, latest Hot Stove signings, biggest contracts, best available

Roki Sasaki, Alex Bregman, and Pete Alonso are among the big names left on the free agent market in Major League Baseball.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Irving back vs. Nuggets; Lively (ankle) ruled out

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving returned for Tuesday night's home game against the Denver Nuggets, but the team lost center Dereck Lively II to an ankle sprain.

ESPN - 10h

Cowboys, Mike McCarthy have yet to open contract talks as current deal set to expire, per report

McCarthy's contract runs out on Tuesday and will then become coaching free agent

CBS Sports - 1d

Andy Murray’s coaching debut turns awkward amid Novak Djokovic’s frustration

Well, it was not exactly the dream debut for tennis’s new celebrity double-act. Sir Andy Murray’s first match in the coaching box found him looking on awkwardly as Novak Djokovic struggled to put ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Former rivals trade fist pumps and whispers as Djokovic-Murray show begins

With his great friend in his coaching box, the Serb recovered from losing the first set to progress at the Australian Open. In a quiet corner of the player warm-up gym on Monday afternoon in ...

The Guardian - 1d

Aerial footage reveals extensive damage as Los Angeles area wildfires rage on

CBS News' Maurice Dubois gets a firsthand aerial look at how once-sprawling California communities have been destroyed by the wildfires.

CBS News - 1d

Set to be free agent, Bolts' Mack to mull retiring

Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack said Sunday he is unsure about his football future.

ESPN - 2d

Nuggets vs Mavericks Game Highlights

The Nuggets defeated the Mavericks, 112-101. Nuggets Top Performers Nikola Jokić – 19 points, 18 rebounds, 9 assists 27th double-double of the season Russell Westbrook – 21 points, 10 rebounds, 7 ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

For Cowboys and Mike McCarthy, contract duration will be the key

For the Cowboys, the decision to keep coach Mike McCarthy is the beginning, not the end.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Jokic, Westbrook have triple-doubles and Nuggets beat Nets 124-105

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Russell Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105

ABC News - 4d

Nets start West Coast road trip with 124-105 loss to Nuggets

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Russell Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105 ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Hill's agent says star WR 'committed' to Dolphins

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is "committed" to the team, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday.

ESPN - 5d

'I'm here to try to sabotage' - Murray jokes about becoming Djokovic coach

Andy Murray jokingly says that he is trying to "sabotage" Novak Djokovic when asked about his reasons for taking up a position on Djokovic's coaching staff

BBC News - 5d

Grayson Murray memories at Sony Open remind Woodland of the value of support

Gary Woodland is among those thinking of Grayson Murray at the Sony Open

ABC News - 5d

Sources: Amad agrees new Man United contract

Manchester United have agreed terms on a new contract for Amad Diallo, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - 6d

Murray ready to be on the end of any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open

Both players well known for fiery demeanour on court ‘I’m fine with him expressing himself how he wants’ Andy Murray says he would be absolutely fine with receiving any angry outbursts of ...

The Guardian - 6d

No talk of Beal waiving no-trade clause, per agent

Suns guard Bradley Beal has not discussed waiving his no-trade clause, with his agent telling ESPN that "Bradley's total focus is on helping the Suns turn things around."

ESPN - 6d

Jokic ruled out for Celtics-Nuggets with illness

Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was ruled out of Tuesday night's game against the Celtics because of an illness.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Justin Verlander, Giants agree to deal: Veteran pitcher heading to San Francisco for 20th season, per report

The future Hall of Famer is heading to the Giants on a $15 million deal

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Mohamed Salah future: If Liverpool legend doesn't sign contract extension, where could he end up?

There are reasons why Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich don't make any sense

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Behind the scenes: a first look at Djokovic and Murray together on court

As one of the first to witness the two legendary rivals as player and coach, our correspondent gives his take from their grand slam practice session. During his short time as one of the leading ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Sources: A's keep spending with Rooker extension

Designated hitter Brent Rooker and the Athletics are in agreement on a five-year, $60 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, continuing a winter of uncharacteristic spending with a ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

The Top Remaining M.L.B. Free Agents at Each Position

There is still at least one superstar available, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Brent Rooker extension: Slugger agrees to five-year, $60 million deal with Athletics, per report

The extension will keep Rooker around as the A's move to Sacramento and, theoretically, Las Vegas

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Educators Prepare for ICE Agents at the Schoolhouse Door

Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Spurs trigger extension in Son contract until 2026

Tottenham Hotspur trigger an option to extend forward Son Heung-min's contract by a year, until the summer of 2026.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Nvidia’s Nemotron Model Families will advance AI agents

Nvidia announced Nemotron Model Families to advance agentic AI as part of its bevy of AI announcements at CES 2025 today.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Purdy wants likely 49ers contract extension done quickly, quietly

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy is heading into his impending 49ers contract extension negotiations with heightened urgency.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Predicting Where the Best M.L.B. Free Agents Will Sign

Most in the industry believe Roki Sasaki will end up signing with the Dodgers. Our expert disagrees.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

South Korea investigators seek extension of arrest warrant for president

Request comes after attempts to detain Yoon Suk Yeol were thwarted by presidential security service guards last week. South Korea’s investigating authorities have requested an extension of a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

4 Blackhawks Who Could Sign Extensions Next

There are a number of players the Blackhawks could extend next, but not a ton they should.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Brock Purdy Extension Talks Highlight Tricky NFL QB Market

Brock Purdy is in the line for the largest raise in NFL history. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback, who will enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, is slated to make a base salary ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4