Month: April 2022

By The Associated Press MLB Calendar

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Barring a spectacular trade, the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams won’t make a first-round pick for the sixth consecutive year. Thanks to two major deals to acquire the veteran talent that led them to their title, the Rams aren’t scheduled to make a

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — For the first time in their long history, the New York Giants head into the NFL draft with two picks in the top seven. It’s put new general manager Joe Schoen in the spotlight as he tries to rebuild a franchise that has had

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals appeared to be one of the more stable franchises in the NFL just six months ago. That changed a little after a late-season collapse and a passive/aggressive contract spat between quarterback Kyler Murray and the team’s front office brought some drama to

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue center Zach Edey won’t enter the NBA draft and plans to return to Purdue for his junior season. Edey announced his decision Friday on social media. The 7-foot-4 center from Toronto averaged 14.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks this past season while playing just 19 minutes

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — For the better part of a decade, the first-round of the NFL draft has proved to be rather boring for the Seattle Seahawks. Not this year. The Seahawks have the No. 9 pick: It’s the first time Seattle has selected in the top 10 since

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The talent of the quarterbacks who might be available to the Atlanta Falcons in the 2023 NFL draft could impact decisions by general manager Terry Fontenot with the No. 8 overall pick next week. Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett and Liberty’s Malik Willis are the top-rated

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers desperately need to find a franchise quarterback — and a left tackle to protect him. Such is the dilemma the Panthers face heading into the NFL draft where they hold the No. 6 overall selection. For now, Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have been relatively small players in free agency this offseason. They figure to be more active in next week’s draft.  The Saints have made modest signings in free agency since Dennis Allen was promoted from defensive coordinator to replace long-time head coach Sean Payton in January. But

ATLANTA (AP) — Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle is guaranteed $4,625,000 under a one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration, a deal that could be worth up to $11.55 million for two seasons. Wendle gets a $4.55 million salary this year, and the deal include a $6.3 million mutual option for 2023 with a $75,000 buyout

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Chargers found their franchise left tackle in the first round of last year’s NFL draft. It wouldn’t be a surprise if they addressed the right side of the offensive line this time. The Bolts still have question marks at right tackle and right guard. Mississippi State’s

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Two decades have passed since the Green Bay Packers have drafted a wide receiver in the first round. The Packers have two chances and plenty of reasons to stop that trend this year. Green Bay has two-time defending MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers back for an 18th season, but needs