Iran cannot compete at World Cup, Iranian sports minister says - ESPN
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following airstrikes against the country by the United States and Israel, the Iranian sports minister said on Wednesday.
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Sources: Ravens rework Lamar Jackson deal, still eye extension - ESPN
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens have restructured quarterback Lamar Jackson's contract to create nearly $40 million in salary cap space, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.
World Baseball Classic odds: Dominican Republic now favorites, USA advancement in peril - ESPN
Nearing the end of pool play on Monday, the top of the 2026 World Baseball Classic odds board looked identical to the way it did when the tournament began: The three favorites — USA (-115), Dominican Republic (+350) and Japan (+400) — had the exact same odds as they did entering the tournament.
Sources: Ravens agree to sign Trey Hendrickson to 4-year, $112M deal - ESPN
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to sign free agent defensive end Trey Hendrickson, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, in a high-priced pivot after their canceled blockbuster trade for Maxx Crosby.
NFL explores adding game on Thanksgiving Eve, source says - ESPN
The NFL is exploring the possibility of playing a game the day before Thanksgiving, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Source: Commanders agree with edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson - ESPN
The Washington Commanders have agreed to sign K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal worth $12 million, according to NFL Network, adding another edge rusher to their overhauled pass rush.
Sources: Syracuse fires Adrian Autry after missing NCAAs again - ESPN
Syracuse has fired men's basketball coach Adrian Autry, sources confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday, bringing an end to his three-year tenure in charge of the Orange in which they did not reach the NCAA tournament.
2026 NFL free agency winners, losers: Tagovailoa, Walker, more - ESPN
Day 1 of NFL free agency can be a dangerous place to operate. It's a great day for players, given that organizations have spent months talking themselves into free agents and building plans for how they'll spend cap space. It's a great day for fans, who have been spending the offseason hoping that their favorite teams fill positions of need.