MLB rumor mill: What we're hearing from GMs with Juan Soto contract looming large  —  The hot-stove season has been frigid once again, unless you're fascinated by minor-league signings, the non-tender deadline and reports about free agent Juan Soto's favorite dining spots in Southern California.

Reds land Brady Singer from Royals for Jonathan India, Joey Wiemer  —  The Kansas City Royals traded right-handed pitcher Brady Singer to the Cincinnati Reds for infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer, the teams announced Friday.  —  Singer, 28, went 9-13 with a 3.71 ERA last season …

How the New York Football Scene Has Turned Into Competing Tragedies  —  The New York football scene has turned into competing tragedies, with the Giants' Daniel Jones saga going up against the Jets' all-encompassing disaster.  Earlier this week, my colleague Zack Rosenblatt and I delved …

Zion Williamson, CAA parting ways: Sources  —  New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson and Creative Arts Agency are parting ways, multiple league and industry sources tell The Athletic, with the oft-injured forward's contract situation in doubt because of his history of health issues.

Phillies non-tender Austin Hays; how they'll remake the outfield remains an unknown  —  As the Phillies attempt to remake their outfield, the decision not to tender Austin Hays a contract before Friday night's deadline came with little surprise.  Even if they thought he could fill a role …

MLB offseason 2024-25: Teams to watch as free agency picks up  —  The seemingly annual wait between the opening of Major League Baseball free agency and the time when players of consequence start signing is upon us, and it shows little sign of breaking.  For all of those dreaming of an imminent Juan Soto deal, feel free to wake up.

DIRECTV  —  Channel chasing: Confusion over “Sunday Ticket”, Charter/Disney standoff has NFL concerned  —  The NFL had its second-largest audience for Thursday's Kickoff Game since 2015.  All is not well for the league or many viewers for Sunday and Monday's games.  —  ‘NFL Sunday Ticket’ is coming to YouTube.