Report: Celtics to pay second-round pick Demetrius Jackson more than 10 first-rounders next year

The Celtics became the first team to pay a second-round pick more the season immediately following the draft than some first-rounders received. Last year, No. 37 pick Jordan Mickey had a higher salary than four 2015 first-rounders. Now, Boston is pushing the envelope even further. No. 45 pick Demetrius Jackson will make more than the last 10 […]

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Edmonton will have a captain by opening night, says McLellan

Connor McDavid?

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Watch the best plays of the 2016 Orlando Summer League

Summer League is long in the rear view mirror — particularly the Orlando Summer League from the beginning of the month. But with no NBA basketball on the horizon for three months (although we do have the Olympics, here on NBC), why not look back at the top plays from Orlando? So here you go. […]

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Paul Pogba: Could you close out a $120M deal?

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Bills and Tyrod Taylor talking about extension, possibly before season

The Bills haven’t made any progress on a long-term contract for cornerback Stephon Gilmore, but they apparently have when it comes to an extension for quarterback Tyrod Taylor. According to Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News, the possibility of a deal for Taylor before the start of the season is real. A source said the…

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Ryan Pace on Alshon Jeffery: He knows he has to stay healthy

The Bears and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery didn’t come to agreement on a multi-year deal this offseason, which leaves Jeffery playing out this year for the franchise tender of $14.6 million and on track for free agency after he season. That situation has created some discomfort between teams and players in the past, but General…

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Ryan Fitzpatrick: “It’s been a long six months for sure”

Ryan Fitzpatrick has been without a job for six months, and that means he’s been out of the context he’s most comfortable in. The once-and-future Jets quarterback told Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News he’s relieved to be back and get to work. “Oh my gosh… it’s been a long six months for…

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