Marlins shed sneaky perception, lean on emerging outfielder Kyle Stowers

1 of 5 | Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers achieved career-highs in hits, home runs, batting average and more en route to his first All-Star selection in 2025. Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA Kyle Stowers' shoulders are clear, but they could metaphorically be piled with 45-pound plates if he lets the weight of pressure and expectations infect his philosophy entering the 2026 MLB season. The Miami…

Dallas Cowboys, cornerback Cobie Durant agree to one-year deal

1 of 5 | Cornerback Cobie Durant appeared in 17 games last season for the Los Angeles Rams. File Photo by Mark Black/UPI | License Photo The Dallas Cowboys agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million contract with free agent cornerback Cobie Bryant, his agent, Malki Kawa, confirmed Friday. Durant, 28, registered 40 combined tackles, seven passes defensed, three interceptions, including one for a score, and a…

Grateful Malik Willis ‘piece of puzzle’ for revamped Dolphins QB room

1 of 5 | Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis speaks to reporters during an introductory news conference Thursday at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Alex Butler/UPI Malik Willis' voice is suede soft and nearly library low, but steady. He scours his mind for the right words, but isn't heavy handed in using vocal conviction as a cloak of confidence. It's a poise and…

Tony Dungy splits with NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’

Hall of Fame and Super Bowl winning coach Tony Dungy joined NBC in 2009. File Photo by Derik Hamilton/UPI | License Photo Tony Dungy said he is disappointed that his days as analyst for NBC's Sunday Night Football are over, the Hall of Fame coach wrote Thursday on X. NBC hired Dungy in 2009 to work as a broadcast analyst. "I have been informed by NBC that I won't be back with Football Night in America this fall and…

Maxx Crosby says he’s back with Raiders after failed trade to Ravens

Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby (98) remains under contract with the Las Vegas Raiders through 2029. File Photo by Mike Goulding/UPI | License Photo Maxx Crosby recommitted to the Las Vegas Raiders after his trade to the Baltimore Ravens fell through, the Pro Bowl pass rusher wrote on social media. Crosby made his first public comments on the matter late Wednesday night on Instagram and X. The Raiders announced…

Italy tops Mexico, helps USA clinch spot in World Baseball Classic QF

Vinnie Pasquantino homered a record three times to lead undefeated Italy past Mexico in a pool play finale of the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday in Houston. The Kansas City Royals first baseman/designated hitter entered the night 0 for 12 in the tournament, without a three home run game in his baseball career, including in Little League. He is now the only player in history to accomplish the feat in the World Baseball Classic.…

Colts, quarterback Daniel Jones agree to 2-year deal worth up to $100M

1 of 5 | Quarterback Daniel Jones' new contract with the Indianapolis Colts features an average annual value of $50 million. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a two-year, $88 million contract with quarterback Daniel Jones, a source familiar with the deal told UPI on Wednesday. Jones' deal, which is worth a maximum value of $100 million, is the largest…

Ravens agree to sign Trey Hendrickson after nixing Maxx Crosby trade

1 of 5 | Defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) totaled 81 sacks through his first nine seasons. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a four-year, $112 million contract with defensive end Trey Hendrickson, a source familiar with the deal told UPI on Wednesday. The agreement with the former Cincinnati Bengals star is worth a maximum of $120 million and includes…

Detroit Lions, running back Isiah Pacheco agree to one-year deal

1 of 5 | Running back Isiah Pacheco was a seventh-round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 NFL Draft. File Photo by Jon Robichaud/UPI | License Photo The Detroit Lions agreed to a one-year contract with running back Isiah Pacheco, a source familiar with the agreement told UPI on Tuesday. Pacheco, who spent his first four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, logged 563 yards from scrimmage and…

Reds pitcher Hunter Greene to undergo elbow surgery, out until July

1 of 5 | Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene is expected to miss several months of action due to an elbow injury. File Photo by John McCoy/UPI | License Photo Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene will undergo surgery on his right elbow and is expected to be out until July, president of baseball operations Nick Krall told reporters Tuesday. Green, who was diagnosed with bone chips and loose bodies in…

New England Patriots, OL Alijah Vera-Tucker agree to 3-year deal

Veteran offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) started 15 games for the New York Jets in 2024, but missed the entire 2025 season. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo The New England Patriots agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract with former New York Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and The Athletic about the agreement, which is worth up to $48 million,…

New York Giants, CB Greg Newsome II agree to 1-year deal

Cornerback Greg Newsome II spent last season between the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars. File Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo The New York Giants agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $10 million with veteran cornerback Greg Newsome II, sources familiar with the transaction told UPI on Tuesday. The five-year veteran split last season between the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars. Pro…

Pittsburgh Steelers, RB Rico Dowdle agree to $12.25M contract

1 of 5 | Running back Rico Dowdle (L) logged a career-high 1,373 yards from scrimmage over 17 appearances last season for the Carolina Panthers. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a two-year, $12.25 million contract with running back Rico Dowdle, his agency, Athletes First, announced. Dowdle reached the agreement with the Steelers on Monday night. The…

Skenes gem, Judge, Anthony homers lead Team USA past Mexico at WBC

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes issued seven strikeouts and allowed one hit over four shutout innings in his World Baseball Classic debut Monday in Houston. File Photo by Bill Greenblat/UPI | License Photo Paul Skenes allowed just one hit, while Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homered Team USA past Mexico on Monday night at the World Baseball Classic. Skenes unleashed his arsenal on the mound, pitching four…

Las Vegas Raiders trade for Buffalo Bills CB Taron Johnson

Cornerback Taron Johnson (C) appeared in 113 games for the Buffalo Bills from 2018 through 2025. File Photo by Jon Robichaud/UPI | License Photo The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to acquire cornerback Taron Johnson through a trade with the Buffalo Bills. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and The Athletic on Sunday night that the Raiders agreed to send a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Bills in exchange for…

New York Jets to trade for Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick

1 of 5 | Veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) started 14 games last season for the Miami Dolphins. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo The New York Jets agreed to acquire safety Minkah Fitzpatrick through a trade with the Miami Dolphins, league sources told UPI on Monday. Fitzpatrick, who initially joined the Dolphins as the No. 11 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and reunited with the…