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Story Links NEW ORLEANS — The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday the addition of Louisiana Tech University into the league after a unanimous vote of the Sun Belt CEOs. Louisiana Tech will join the Sun Belt Conference no later than July 1, 2027.    Louisiana Tech and the Sun Belt Conference will host a joint press conference on …

With the $23.4 million franchise tag as his bird in the hand, the Chiefs had to give guard Trey Smith an enticing two in the bush. And then some. Here’s a look at the contract signed by Smith on the last day for converting the one-year tender into a long-term deal, per a source with knowledge of the terms: 1. …

ATLANTA — Major League Baseball’s rosters are littered with talent from all over the globe. In 2028, many of those players might find themselves competing with each other for the ultimate international prize: an Olympic gold medal. Major League Baseball officials met with representatives of LA28 on Monday, as Commissioner Rob Manfred said the league is “trying to iron through …

Hours before a deadline to reach a long-term contract extension, the Chiefs made their star right guard the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history. Trey Smith, a full-time starter since being drafted in the sixth round in 2021, agreed to a four-year, $94 million contract with $70 million guaranteed on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The guaranteed money …

Atlanta CNN  —  The hottest topic in Atlanta ahead of Tuesday’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game isn’t a player, a coach or a manager. It’s not even human. For the first time, the midsummer classic is going to be using automated technology to allow pitchers, catchers and batters to challenge balls and strikes – a system that’s been in use …

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links … Execs, coaches, scouts rank NFL’s top 10 QBs for 2025 – ESPN+9. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles. Highest ranking: 6 | Lowest ranking: unranked. Age: 26 | Last year’s ranking: honorable mention. Hurts’ status is cemented. He’s a Super Bowl winner who plays big in big moments. He’s the most potent short-yardage quarterback …

Free agent reliever David Robertson has been throwing for interested clubs recently, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. Two of his former clubs, the Mets and Yankees, have at least looked into the possibility of signing Robertson, per the report. Several other clubs are expected to scout a throwing session for Robertson over the next week or so. Robertson, who …

Jesse Rogers Close Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Jul 15, 2025, 02:33 PM ET The Tampa Bay Rays will play potential postseason games at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, setting up the possibility of a World Series staged in a minor league stadium with a capacity of …

The Jets struck one big deal with a 2022 first-round pick on Monday and they got another one done on Tuesday. NFL Media reports that cornerback Sauce Gardner has agreed to a four-year extension with the team. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson agreed to a deal of the same length on Monday, which leaves edge rusher Jermaine Johnson as their only …

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin took his game to another level last season. Finally paired with an elite passer, McLaurin exploded for 1,096 receiving yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns. Getting paid for that performance, however, hasn’t worked out thus far. McLaurin, who is entering the final year of his contract, said he’s “frustrated” at the lack of progress …