Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan and Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents Friday when their teams failed to offer them 2025 contracts.

Pelicans star Zion Williamson has undergone multiple treatments on his left hamstring and is not close to a return to action, sources told ESPN on Friday.

The Reds acquired starting pitcher Brady Singer from the Royals in exchange for infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer.

Saquan Barkley says he’s hoping Daniel Jones can “find the same fresh start and success” he has with the Eagles.

Despite being without Joel Embiid, who is dealing with swelling in his left knee, the 76ers managed to end a five-game losing streak Friday against Brooklyn behind another outstanding performance from self-proclaimed “rookie of the year” Jared McCain.

The QB was released 439 days after signing a $160 million contract, having won three of 16 starts.

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Leading Lebanese footballer Celine Haidar is in a medically induced coma after she was critically wounded in an Israeli strike near her home in Beirut’s southern suburbs, putting her international championship prospects on hold.