Monthly Archives: April 2019

Free agent linebacker Kyle Emanuel announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday. Selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft, Emanuel spent four years with the franchise. He has played in 63 games for the franchise. A Nebraska native, he played collegiately at FCS powerhouse North Dakota…

The Washington Wizards have fired Team President Ernie Grunfeld as reported initially by Marc Stein of The New York Times. Owner Ted Leonsis released a statement on the decision soon after. The decision bookends a season marred by poor management on the Wizards' part. Their most notable moves have been signing Dwight Howard, who has dealt with…

The Nets are close to completing contract extensions with head coach Kenny Atkinson and his staff, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. The agreements are expected to be signed in the near future. The news doesn’t come as a surprise, since Atkinson is a prime candidate for Coach of the Year. Brooklyn has a .500 record with four games…

The Boston Red Sox announced Monday that they have agreed to a six-year contract extension with shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Bogaerts' new contract spans the 2020-2025 seasons and has a vesting option for the 2026 season, per the Red Sox. Evan Drellich of WEEI first reported the news Sunday, with Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reporting the deal is worth $120 million. Joel Sherman of the New York Post added…