Jaguars OLB Josh Allen aims to prove contract year wasn't aberration: 'One of my goals is I'm going to win Defensive Player of the Year'

A franchise-record 17.5 sacks and a massive extension later, Jacksonville Jaguars pass rusher Josh Allen doesn’t plan on letting down in 2024. He plans on continuing to rise up the ranks of the NFL’s elite. That includes aspiring to win AP Defensive Player of the Year as he aims to prove his 2023 dominance wasn’t …

Taulia Tagovailoa, brother of Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, signs with CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Taulia Tagovailoa is putting his NFL aspirations on hold and heading north. Tagovailoa, a rookie out of Maryland and the younger brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, has signed with the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats practice squad, the team announced Monday. The signing comes in the aftermath of Tagovailoa going undrafted this spring. …

Mohamed Salah makes key decision on future as Liverpool superstar considers whether to follow Sadio Mane to Saudi Pro League

Getty Chris Burton M. SalahLiverpoolPremier LeagueSaudi Pro LeagueTransfersS. Mane Mohamed Salah has reportedly made a big call on his Liverpool future, with Saudi Arabia-based former team-mate Sadio Mane influencing that decision. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Egyptian into final year of contract Hoping to earn fresh terms at Anfield No desire …

Hall of Fame WR Calvin Johnson: Single-season receiving record 'bound to fall at some point'

Calvin Johnson set the NFL single-season receiving record of 1,964 yards a dozen seasons ago. The Hall of Fame wideout expects his mark to fall eventually. Speaking to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press on Monday, Johnson said he’s bracing for the day he no longer holds the record. “I mean, it’s bound to …

Patriots' Jerod Mayo lauds Rhamondre Stevenson as 'one of the better backs in the league' amid contract talks

As a former fourth-round pick, Rhamondre Stevenson has done enough to earn an extension. The running back believes he’ll receive one soon, telling reporters Monday he’s “pretty close” to reaching an agreement to stay in New England beyond 2024 before going into more detail on Monday’s edition of The Insiders on NFL Network. Stevenson received …

Adam Silver on China: Not sure where we'll go from here

The rift between the NBA and China appeared to widen again Friday, as the fallout over Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet in support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong continued. A day after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Chinese officials wanted Morey fired, a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry told reporters that no …

Amari Cooper, seeking new contract, absent from Browns' mandatory minicamp

Add Amari Cooper to the list of contract-year players absent from mandatory minicamp. The Browns receiver was not in attendance for Cleveland’s Tuesday session and is subject to fines. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Cooper’s absence was not excused. “These situations, I understand that they do come up,” Stefanski said. “I’ll really leave all of …