NFL free agency does not begin until next week (March 10), but activity swelled Wednesday as trades were unofficially executed and more players were added to the chopping block, released. A flurry of moves will likely continue over the next few days as teams position themselves for the start of the legal tampering period Monday and the subsequent start of free agency Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Eagles were committed to re-signing Zack Baun in free agency and on Wednesday they made good on that goal, agreeing to terms on a three-year contract with the All-Pro linebacker. The deal is worth $51 million,
Maxx Crosby set the barometer for contract extensions around the NFL, as he became the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league when he signed his three-year, $106.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders this week.
Pro Day season is upon us, and it lurks in the background of NFL free agency until early April. We know many of the top prospects decided against testing at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, so these pro days are the last opportunity for NFL decision-makers to get athleticism data on these prospects before the draft.
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault wasn't overly concerned about his team's sluggish defensive start after the All-Star break.
The Sacramento Kings will look to get back on the winning track and move closer to solidifying a spot in the postseason when they host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night in a late-season Western Conference matchup.
The NHL's top road team faces a club finally starting to make some noise on home ice when the Minnesota Wild visit the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.
The St. Louis Blues will continue pursuing a playoff spot on their road trip in a Friday night meeting with the Anaheim Ducks.