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The Baltimore Orioles continue their grueling schedule of 43 games in 45 days, and for the first time in that stretch they may be thankful that they don’t have a day off on Monday. The Orioles got the week started with a dominating series winagainst the New York Yankees, and the team was flying high, only to crash and burn against the Houston Astros. Still, there is no reason to push the panic button. The Orioles are still one of baseball’s best teams and sit only 1.5 games out of first place in the AL East (tied in the loss…
Trent Williams isn’t due to hit free agency anytime soon, but the San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle may soon look to renegotiate his contract, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Fowler reported Saturday on SportsCenter that “there are whispers around some in the industry that he might want a new deal eventually.” The 11-time Pro Bowler is under contract through the 2026 season, and his $23 million salary isn’t too far out of step with the current market. He’s the fourth-highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL. Willams continues to perform at an elite level. He was an All-Pro in 2023 and…
We’ve seen them thrive in South Beach and then struggle mightily somewhere else, with most of them getting a big payday after their days with the Heat. Notably, that could be the case again this summer, this time with Caleb Martin. According to a report by Mike Scotto of HoopsHype, the swingman is going to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Heat (via NBA Central). He’s set to make just north of $7 million next season and is reportedly looking for a big payday, one that he might not be able to get with the…
The 2024 NBA Draft is nearly here, and not long after that, the Phoenix Suns will have some options to pursue in free agency. As a second tax apron team, the Suns’ trade flexibility is more limited. Making a move for established talent isn’t impossible, but as we’ve covered in painstaking detail with our weekly hypothetical trades for every player under contract, it will be exceedingly difficult. Phoenix has needs up and down the roster, from improving the center depth to adding bigger, defensive-minded wings to securing a reliable backup point guard. The Suns don’t need a starting-caliber point guard,…
Tony Vitello has become a household name in Tennessee, leading theVolunteers to the Men’s College World Series Finals for the third time in four years. As the Vols prepare for Omaha, fans are not only cheering for their team but also curious about the man steering the ship. Vitello’s success on the field is matched by his impressive earnings, reflecting his value to the University of Tennessee. Vitello’s contract is a lucrative one. Starting with a $350,000 base salary, he earns this amount just for holding the position. On top of that, he receives an additional $1,150,000in “Supplemental Pay,” a…
Either Tennessee or Texas A&M will leave the 2024 College World Series with its first national championship. The losing side will walk away from Omaha with a bitter taste in its mouth. Either way, there will be no bad blood between the two head coaches. Tennessee’s Tony Vitello and Texas A&M’s Jim Schlossnagle have a longstanding relationship, with Schlossnagle taking on the role of elder statesman between the two. Yet while Schlossnagle, 53, has been a head coach longer than Vitello has, it’s Vitello, 45, who has built a powerhouse. Tennessee was the No. 1 overall seed in 2022 and…
Between Isaiah Hartenstein‘s free agency and Mitchell Robinson trade rumors, the New York Knicks‘ center position is an unknown quantity going into the 2024-2025 season. SNY’s Ian Begley reports that amid the uncertainty, Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze “is on New York’s radar.” “Magic big man Goga Bitadze is among the centers that’s been on New York’s radar if it needs to pivot,” Begley wrote on June 23. “There are probably many other centers under consideration for this scenario.” Bitadze is coming off of his fifth season, and his second with the Magic. He averaged 5.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and…
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between June 14 and July 25. Contract data courtesy spotrac.com. DT BREIDEN FEHOKO Experience/age: 19 regular-season games between 2020-22, turns 28 in October Contract status: $1.055 million cap hit if he makes the team on a one-year contract in 2024 The past: Fehoko has been a continuous member of the…
The Dallas Mavericks just made a run to the NBA Finals, and now they’re already looking at how they can improve to not just return to the Finals but win it all this time around. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving will continue to lead the way for the Mavs moving forward, but they could use a bit more help after getting overwhelmed by the Boston Celtics. Could Jerami Grant be a trade option this offseason? SNY’s Ian Begley reports Dallas as one of “several teams” that have “checked in on Grant’s situation in Portland.” Grant just finished up his second…
We’ve talked all offseason, and even going back to last year, about the new contracts due to QB Dak Prescott, LB Micah Parsons, and WR CeeDee Lamb. While we’re still waiting for just one of these to get resolved, it’s hard not to look down the pike and see the next wave of Dallas Cowboys nearing the end of their rookie contracts. Sure, Prescott’s future is the key here no matter who else you talk about. Playing the most important and expensive position in football, Prescott’s money will be a major factor in what Dallas is able to do with…