The Sports Report

Source: Chargers star James gets historic deal

by Ricardo Gutierrez - Derwin James and the Chargers have agreed on a four-year, $76.4 million extension that makes him the highest-paid safety in NFL history, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

MLS

First-place Union to face FC Dallas and the Texas heat on Wednesday

by Daryn Albert - The Union have only lost three times this season, but the heat will be on in Frisco against FC Dallas.

MLS

Massive Report MLS Fantasy League

by Daryn Albert - Here are the top fantasy performers from a goal-filled Week 22 of MLS Fantasy action

MLS

Sources: San Jose Earthquakes to name Luchi Gonzalez next head coach

by Daryn Albert - The San Jose Earthquakes are finalizing a deal to appoint US men’s national team assistant coach Luchi Gonzalez as their next head coach, sources tell MLSsoccer.com.

MLS

MLS Disciplinary Committee issues three fines after Week 25

by Daryn Albert - The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined three players for violations that occurred during Week 25 of the 2022 season.

MLS

Soccer America Top of the News: MLS's U22 Initiative, how is it working out?

by Daryn Albert - The U22 Initiative, which has triggered heavy investment in young South Americans, has been hit or miss, which should be expected.

NCAAF

McShay's preseason NFL draft rankings: Top 50 overall and grades for 200 prospects

by Ricardo Gutierrez - College football season is here, and Todd McShay ranked his top 50 NFL draft prospects for 2023.

NCAAF

Dana Holgorsen, Houston football and a decades-long vision coming to fruition

by Ricardo Gutierrez - If all goes according to plan for Dana Holgorsen, Houston will win the American and push for playoff consideration this year before entering the Big 12 next season.

NCAAF

College football's top 100 players for 2022: Will Anderson Jr., Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and more

by Ricardo Gutierrez - A defensive player at No. 1? That's just how good Will Anderson Jr. is. Our reporters voted and ranked the top 100 college football players before the start of the 2022 season.

NBA

NBA 'all-in' tiers: Who is focused on the present, the future or is stuck in between?

by Gordon Dixon - The NBA is divided into teams going all-in on a title now, teams already playing for draft lottery positioning and teams stuck in the middle. And then there is what the Lakers are doing.

MLB

Anticipated fireworks fizzle for Verlander, Cease

by Daryn Albert - Astros ace Justin Verlander and White Sox righty Dylan Cease each gave up three runs in their Cy Young showdown on Tuesday night.

MLB

Stint on IL likely for Yankees closer Holmes (back)

by Daryn Albert - Yankees veteran closer Clay Holmes, who has not pitched since blowing a save on Friday night to the Red Sox in Boston, told reporters in New York that he is dealing with a back injury, and felt spasms when he threw off a mound on Tuesday to test it.

MLB

Braves extend Harris, lock in another young piece

by Daryn Albert - The 8-year, $72M deal for Braves OF Michael Harris II runs through the 2030 season and includes team options for 2031 ($15 million) and 2032 ($20M).

NFL

Seahawks' Lock tests positive, out for Thu. start

by Ricardo Gutierrez - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock will miss his start in Thursday's preseason game after testing positive for COVID-19.

MLB

'Grinding' Bellinger benched by Dodgers' Roberts

by Daryn Albert - Los Angeles outfielder Cody Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP whose production has fallen off dramatically since, was benched by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on Tuesday in Milwaukee.

NFL

Believe the buzz on Saquon Barkley, Brandon Aiyuk, George Pickens?

by Ricardo Gutierrez - Our NFL Nation team answers the biggest fantasy questions following the first full week of preseason action.

MLB

Padres pull plug on Tatis bobblehead giveaway

by Daryn Albert - The San Diego Padres have replaced a planned Fernando Tatis Jr. bobblehead night with a Juan Soto T-shirt giveaway after the superstar shortstop was banned 80 games Friday following a positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.

NFL

Rodgers bemoans drops, mistakes by young WRs

by Ricardo Gutierrez - Quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed frustration with the Packers' young receivers, referencing "a lot of drops, a lot of bad decisions, running the wrong route."

MLB

Sources: Mets to call up touted 3B prospect Baty

by Daryn Albert - The New York Mets are calling up highly regarded infield prospect Brett Baty, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

NCAAF

Simon Fraser moves games from Canada to U.S.

by Ricardo Gutierrez - Simon Fraser will move four of its home football games across the border to Blaine, Washington, for the upcoming season due to COVID-19 entry requirements to Canada, the school announced Tuesday.

NFL

Best of Tuesday: Packers, Saints start joint practices; veteran backup QBs getting time in New York

by Ricardo Gutierrez - Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are getting workouts against the Saints while Tyrod Taylor and Joe Flacco are getting more reps in the Big Apple.

NCAAF

Gundy: 'A lot of history' lost with OU, Texas exits

by Ricardo Gutierrez - Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said Oklahoma and Texas "took the money and ran" and "took a lot of history" with them when they left the Big 12 for the SEC.

NFL

Source: Jets QB Wilson knee surgery a success

by Ricardo Gutierrez - New York quarterback Zach Wilson underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles, and a source told ESPN the procedure was deemed a success, but the Jets are still expecting Joe Flacco will start the regular-season opener, another source said.

MLB

Carrasco has oblique strain, may miss 3-4 weeks

by Daryn Albert - Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco, who left Monday's start after returning after a 55-minute rain delay to record the final out of the second inning, has been diagnosed with a left oblique strain, which typically takes three to four weeks of recovery.

MLB

Pirates' Castro banned 1 game for phone gaffe

by Daryn Albert - Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount Tuesday for having a cellphone in his back pocket during an Aug. 9 game against the Diamondbacks.