Juan Soto wants the trade talk to end

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is already tired of hearing about the trade deadline.

"I just want to get it over with and see what's going to happen," Soto said, according to MLB.com's Jessica Camerato. "I mean, just go over that day and start over here or wherever I'm at."

Soto has been the biggest focus in baseball ahead of Tuesday's deadline, with several teams interested in the 23-year-old star who reportedly turned down a massive 15-year, $440-million contract extension from the Nationals.

Deshaun Watson sexual assault decision coming

A decision on discipline for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson following accusations of sexual misconduct is coming Monday.

Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that retired judge Sue L. Robinson has informed the NFL and the NFL Players' Association she's ready to issue a ruling on Watson's disciplinary hearing that concluded a month ago. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private.

49ers sign Deebo Samuel to 3 years

The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a three-year, $71.55-million contract extension with wide receiver Deebo Samuel, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Samuel's new deal will include $58.1 million guaranteed and has a max value of $73.5 million.

Tony Finau wins Rocket Mortgage Classic

Tony Finau ran away with the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club to become the first PGA Tour player in three years to win consecutive regular-season events.

Finau closed with a 5-under 67 for a five-shot victory and a tournament-record 26-under 262 total. Taylor Pendrith (72), Patrick Cantlay (66) and rookie of the year front-runner Cameron Young (68) tied for second.

Doctor gives Mike Trout good news

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout received some positive news after a visit with spine specialist Dr. Robert Watkins on Thursday; the three-time MVP might be back on the field sooner than originally expected.

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell passes away

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has died at the age of 88, his family announced Sunday on social media.

Russell is widely considered one of the best to ever play the game. As a 6-foot-10 center, he was the face of the Celtics dynasty in the late '50s and throughout the '60s. He earned 12 All-Star selections, 11 titles, 11 All-NBA nods, and five MVP awards over his 13-year playing career in Boston.

Clayton Kershaw stumbles vs. Rockies

Kyle Freeland outpitched Clayton Kershaw, and Brendan Rodgers had three hits as the Colorado Rockies snapped a six-game skid against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-3 victory Saturday night.

Deshaun Watson muted at Brown’s practice

Deshaun Watson sprinted onto the field to a light round of cheers Saturday at the Cleveland Browns' first open practice of training camp.

The noticeably muted reaction reflected the uncertainty surrounding Cleveland's controversial new quarterback.

Watson was the focal point as the Browns worked out in front of a near-capacity crowd at their suburban headquarters. He briefly waved while running to the middle of the practice fields, but did not speak with the media.

Tim Anderson suspended 3 games for bumping umpire

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been suspended for three games after making contact with home plate umpire Nick Mahrley in a contest against the Oakland Athletics on Friday

Josh Allen shoves Jordan Phillips at training camp

Tempers flared during the Buffalo Bills' training camp Saturday.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen shoved defensive lineman Jordan Phillips after getting bumped at end of a play, igniting a brief altercation between offensive and defensive players. Allen was wearing a non-contact jersey.

Arizona trade David Peralta to Tampa Bay

The Arizona Diamondbacks are trading outfielder David Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays for 19-year-old catching prospect Christian Cerda, the D-Backs announced Saturday.

Peralta, 34, is in the final season of a three-year, $22-million contract he signed prior to the 2020 campaign. The former Silver Slugger and Gold Glove winner is hitting .248/.316/.460 with 12 homers and one steal over 87 games so far this season.

Rockies sign Daniel Bard for 2 Years

The Colorado Rockies locked up right-handed closer Daniel Bard to a two-year extension beyond the 2022 season, the team announced Saturday.

Bard's new deal will pay him $19 million over the next two campaigns

Dodgers acquire Chris Martin from Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed reliever Chris Martin from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for utility player Zach McKinstry.

Martin has struck out 40 batters through 31 1/3 innings of work this season, possessing a 4.31 ERA and 3.02 FIP. He signed a one-year, $2.5-million contract with the Cubs this past winter.

Charles Barkley cuts ties with LIV Golf

Charles Barkley has ended contract talks with LIV Golf and will remain with TNT, the iconic analyst told the New York Post's Andrew Marchandon Friday morning.

"I want to thank Greg Norman and LIV for their interest in me," Barkley said. "I wish those guys great success and nothing but the best.

Mariners trade prospects for Luis Castillo

The Seattle Mariners acquired right-hander Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, the teams announced.

Cincinnati receives four minor-leaguers from Seattle, including shortstop Noelvi Marte, infielder Edwin Arroyo, and right-handers Andrew Moore and Levi Stoudt. Three of the players were among the Mariners' top five prospects.

Padres and Musgrove close to signing new contract

The San Diego Padres and Joe Musgrove are close to agreeing on a contract extension, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. It's expected that the deal, once finalized, will be worth $100 million over five years, sources told Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Musgrove is expected to take his physical in the next few days and an official announcement could come as soon as Monday

Ducks sign John Klingberg

The top remaining defenseman on the free-agent market is finally off the board.

The Anaheim Ducks signed veteran blue-liner John Klingberg to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday.

Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but Klingberg will earn $7 million next season

J.D. Martinez days in Boston are limited

Boston Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez recognizes his time with the franchise could come to an end by the Aug. 2 trade deadline.

The Red Sox are an underwhelming 7-17 in July and have fallen into the basement of the AL East standings.

Martinez acknowledged Thursday that a trade would become more likely if the club continues to scuffle.

Yankees looking to move Joey Gallo

The New York Yankees are focusing on smaller markets as a possible landing spot in a trade for struggling outfielder Joey Gallo, a source told NJ Advance Media's Brendan Kuty. 

The Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, and Texas Rangers are considered potential fits for Gallo where he might be able to turn his season around with less scrutiny than the intense pressure he faces in New York, the source told Kuty.

Deshaun Watson discipline case continues….

The waiting game in Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's discipline case will continue into another week.

Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that retired judge Sue L. Robinson is not issuing a ruling Friday on Watson's disciplinary hearing that concluded a month ago.

They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private.

Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by 24 massage therapists when he played for the Houston Texans and has settled 20 of the civil lawsuits. Two separate Texas grand juries declined to indict Watson on criminal complaints stemming from the allegations.

Angels listening to offers for Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani might not be untouchable. The Los Angeles Angels are listening to offers for the reigning American League MVP, Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Though a blockbuster trade still appears unlikely to happen before Tuesday's deadline, the Angels are fielding offers on all of their players and aren't outright saying no to teams calling about Ohtani, according to Heyman and Sherman.

DK Metcalf signs 3 Year Extension

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is signing a three-year, $72-million extension that includes $58.2 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The deal also includes a $30-million signing bonus, the highest ever for a wide receiver, Schefter reports. 

The 24-year-old was entering the final year of his rookie contract, which was set to pay him $3.9 million in 2022. Metcalf's new pact ties him to Seattle through 2025.

Ryan Jensen carted off with knee injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen suffered what's feared to be a serious knee injury in practice Thursday and needed to be carted off the field, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report.

The Pro Bowler is still undergoing testing and hopes to have a definitive answer in the next few days, per Rapoport and Garafolo.

San Jose Sharks will retire Marleau’s #12

The San Jose Sharks will retire Patrick Marleau's No. 12 prior to the club's game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 25, the team announced Thursday.

Marleau will be the first player in franchise history to receive the honor.

Adidas will NOT renew as NHL uniform supplier

Adidas won't renew its deal as the NHL's official uniform supplier once the current pact expires following the 2023-24 season, the league confirmed to ESPN's Greg Wyshynski. 

The NHL has already begun contacting other apparel companies to let them know that uniform rights will be available in two years

Senators sign Mathieu Joseph

The Ottawa Senators inked forward Mathieu Joseph to a four-year pact carrying an average annual value of $2.95 million.

Joseph was a restricted free agent who the Senators acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning along with a fourth-round pick in exchange for Nick Paul in March.

Hurricanes sign Ethan Bear

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Ethan Bear to a one-year contract worth $2.2 million, the team announced Thursday.

Bear entered the summer as a restricted free agent. The Hurricanes reportedly gave the 25-year-old permission to speak to other teams as they negotiated a deal but a move never materialized.

Luke Donald to captain Ryder Cup team

Luke Donald is expected to replace Henrik Stenson as the European Ryder Cup captain for 2023, according to James Corrigan of The Telegraph.

Stenson was originally named captain in mid-March, but Ryder Cup Europe announced July 20 that his tenure had ended early.

Curry wants to finish career as a Warrior

If Stephen Curry has his way, he'll finish his career with the Golden State Warriors.

"Honestly, I don't want to leave ever. I want this to be my one and only home," Curry said during Wednesday's Oakland Athletics broadcast

Rangers sign Kaapo Kakko

The New York Rangers signed restricted free-agent winger Kaapo Kakko to a two-year contract, the team announced Thursday.

The agreement carries an average annual value of $2.1 million, a source told The Athletic's Arthur Staple.

Kakko's entry-level contract expired this offseason. New York drafted him second overall, but the 21-year-old hasn't lived up to the billing of a lottery pick just yet with only 58 points in 157 career games.

Chiefs sign Carlos Dunlap

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing free-agent pass-rusher Carlos Dunlap to a one-year contract worth up to $8 million, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

Dunlap reportedly met with the Chiefs on Wednesday for his second free-agent visit.

Mets complete sweep over Yankees

Starling Marte singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 3-2 on Wednesday night for a two-game sweep of their Subway Series.

Albert Pujols leads Cardinals to victory

Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and finished with three hits, passing Rogers Hornsby on St. Louis' career list, and the Cardinals stopped Toronto's seven-game win streak with a 6-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Wednesday night.

Yankees acquire Andrew Benintendi from Royals

Andrew Benintendi is returning to the rivalry.

The New York Yankees acquired Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed pitching prospects Beck Way and Chandler Champlain and lefty T.J. Sikkema, the teams announced Wednesday.

Benintendi will presumably join his new team on Thursday when the Yankees host Kansas City at Yankee Stadium.

Dan Snyder set to testify

Washington Commanders Dan Snyder is set to testify Thursday morning before a congressional committee investigating the NFL team's history of workplace misconduct.

A spokesperson for the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform says Snyder will give a deposition virtually and in private.

Seattle Kraken sign Ryan Donato

The Seattle Kraken signed unrestricted free-agent forward Ryan Donato to a one-year contract worth $1.2 million, the team announced Wednesday

Bobby Ryan arrested at Nashville airport

Former NHL player Bobby Ryan was arrested Monday at Nashville International Airport and charged with public intoxication.

According to ScoopNashville.com, which obtained the arrest warrant, Ryan was caught taking several items from a store inside the airport without paying for them. Once airport police were notified, they began a search for Ryan and eventually found him sitting in an airport bar, purportedly waiting for a drink he had just ordered after abandoning the stolen items on an airport counter.

Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith will not step down

Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith said Wednesday during testimony in front of Parliament that he won't resign from his position, according to CBC's Richard Raycraft.

Many voices, including advocate and survivor Sheldon Kennedy, have called for Smith, as well as Hockey Canada's board, to step down in the wake of two ongoing sexual assault scandals. Numerous MPs on Wednesday also pressed Smith to quit.

US offers Russia a deal to bring Brittney Griner home

The Biden administration has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he expects to speak with his Kremlin counterpart for the first time since before Russia invaded Ukraine.

Mike Trout dealing with back issues

Los Angeles Angels All-Star outfielder Mike Trout is dealing with a rare condition in his back, making a timetable for his return to the lineup unclear, Angels trainer Mike Frostad said Wednesday, according to The Athletic's Sam Blum.

Trout, who's dealing with a condition called costovertebral dysfunction at T5, has been on the injured list since July 18 with back spasms.

Tkachuk brothers battle in the Atlantic division

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is eager to see older brother Matthew on a more regular basis during the 2022-23 regular season. 

The Calgary Flames dealt the elder Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers last week in the most stunning move of the offseason. The blockbuster trade brought the superstar siblings together within the Atlantic Division.

Julio Jones joins Tom Brady and teammates

Julio Jones will get a chance to capture his first championship after joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the wideout is still wrapping his head around the prospect of playing with the Super Bowl hopefuls and star quarterback Tom Brady.

PGA Tour modifies FedEx Point structure

The PGA TOUR is introducing a new eligibility points list ahead of this year's FedEx Cup playoffs, according to Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard.

The new eligibility standard will be slightly different from the season's ongoing FedEx Cup points list as it will remove suspended players from the rankings.

The purpose of the change was so "that suspended members do not negatively impact other players' tournament eligibility, positioning on the priority rankings or eligibility to compete in the FedEx Cup playoffs

LIV Golf expands 2023 schedule

LIV Golf will play an expanded schedule in 2023, with 48 players within 12 established teams set to compete in 14 tournaments featuring increased prize money, the Saudi-backed rival circuit announced Wednesday. 

The organization is hosting eight events throughout its debut season in 2022. Many players who joined LIV said the shorter schedule was a key draw in breaking away from the PGA TOUR.

Castillo and Montas on the trade block

The top two starting pitchers available on the trade market are generating plenty of interest, with three clubs appearing to lead the way.

The St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, and New York Yankees are reportedly the teams most hotly pursuing Cincinnati Reds ace Luis Castillo and Oakland Athletics righty Frankie Montas

Joe Burrow out with appendix surgery

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is undergoing surgery to remove his appendix, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Burrow is slated to miss some practice time due to the procedure, Rapoport added.

The star quarterback led the Bengals to their first Super Bowl appearance in 33 years last season. He threw for 34 touchdowns to 14 interceptions while completing 70.4% of his passes for 4,611 yards.

NBA will not have vaccine mandate for 22-23 season

The NBA won't have a vaccine mandate in place for the upcoming 2022-23 season, according to a league memo obtained by Yahoo Sports' Vincent Goodwill.

The league will, however, strongly suggest all personnel be fully vaccinated and could potentially test unvaccinated players on occasion, Goodwill adds.

There was no league-wide vaccine mandate for players last season, but COVID-19 shots were required for all team personnel who worked within 15 feet of players or referees during games. That group included coaches, front-office members, and trainers.

Eduardo Escobar leads Mets over Yankees

Eduardo Escobar hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer that capped a four-run, first-inning rally, and the New York Mets beat the Yankees 6-3 Tuesday night in a rare Subway Series matchup of first-place teams.

Springer lifts Jays with Grand Slam

George Springer hit his seventh career grand slam, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a two-run drive and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to seven by beating the short-handed St. Louis Cardinals 10-3 Tuesday night.

Sheldon Kennedy calls out Hockey Canada executives

Former professional hockey player and longtime abuse survivor advocate Sheldon Kennedy called for Hockey Canada's CEO and board to resign in a powerful statement addressing the organization's new action plan on Tuesday

"The same people with a new plan expecting different results is the definition of insanity," Kennedy wrote. "I call for the resignation of Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith, his leadership team, and the board of directors to resign and step down from their positions immediately.

"Enough is enough already."