NBA free agency open at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, beginning one of the most unpredictable times on the sports calendar. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Pirates’ Austin Hedges slams MLB decision to play amid wildfire smoke: ‘Money takes precedent’
The Pirates’ Austin Hedges said MLB is putting profit over player safety after Thursday’s game against the Padres continued despite poor air quality.
76ers will work to trade James Harden as he opts into final year of deal
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden will opt into the final season of his $35.6 million contract with the idea that the Sixers will trade Harden.
How former Predators star sent retiring GM David Poile out with standing ovation at draft
David Poile’s first Nashville Predators captain, Tom Fitzgerald, made a trade to give the outgoing general manager his final NHL draft pick.
Jacksonville Jaguars’ Cam Robinson suspended by NFL for four games for PED violation
The NFL suspended Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson four games for violating the league’s performance enhancing drugs policy.
Nick Faldo says ‘nobody’s really interested’ in LIV Golf, criticizes its structure
Nick Faldo didn’t hold back his opinion on the Saudi-backed league, adding it won’t get the sponsorships it wants.
This 13-year-old legend just made history as the first female skateboarder to land a 720
13-year-old Australian Arisa Trew made history at Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert in Salt Lake City by becoming the first female skateboarder to land a 720.
Venus Williams’ unbelievable run at Wimbledon continues with 24th appearance
Venus Williams, who turned 43 this month, is a five-time Wimbledon champion, but that’s not the only reason history will remember her.
NFL suspends three more players for entire 2023 season for gambling violations
Two Colts players and a free agent will be out for at least all of this season after the NFL found they wagered on league games last year.
Colin Kaepernick hasn’t given up hope on NFL return: ‘I still train for it every day’
A featured player on “Wild Card Football,” Colin Kaepernick played alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown and talked about still wanting to get back to the NFL.