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Sounders snap up Dejan Joveljic on $6M deal, extend contract through 2029
sports1 day ago

Sounders snap up Dejan Joveljic on $6M deal, extend contract through 2029

Seattle Sounders finalize a $6 million cash-for-player transfer to acquire forward Dejan Joveljic from Sporting KC and sign him to a four-year contract through 2029 (with a potential 2031 option), a deal that could total around $20 million for the club; the move coincides with a restructured contract for Albert Rusnák as Seattle reshapes its attack, and Joveljic is already training with the team and is expected to debut soon.

Verstappen signs long-term Red Bull deal through 2030, quashing transfer chatter
sports5 days ago

Verstappen signs long-term Red Bull deal through 2030, quashing transfer chatter

Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract to the end of 2030, ending McLaren transfer chatter and underscoring how locked-in the driver market is for 2027. Red Bull seeks stability with a tailored environment, including an internal succession plan and freedom for Verstappen to pursue outside racing activities; while performance isn’t at its peak, both sides expect long-term gains and the deal could help bridge to future engine-regulation changes, benefiting F1 as a whole.

Harden inks 3-year, $97M extension with Cavaliers
sports5 days ago

Harden inks 3-year, $97M extension with Cavaliers

James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to a three-year, $97 million extension (third year as a player option with a 15% trade kicker), after Harden opted out of $42.3 million to help create cap space that enabled the Peyton Watson trade; Harden averaged 20.5 points and 7.7 assists on 43.5% shooting from three last season as Cleveland reached the Eastern Conference Finals, and his career earnings now exceed $511 million.

Iowa AD Beth Goetz extends tenure with major pay bump
sports6 days ago

Iowa AD Beth Goetz extends tenure with major pay bump

Iowa's athletics director Beth Goetz signed a contract extension through January 2032, boosting her base salary from $850,000 to $1.4 million (effective Sept. 1, 2026) with deferred compensation rising to $250,000, placing her near the Big Ten median. The extension comes amid leadership changes, NIL/revenue-sharing navigation, and ongoing projects like Carver-Hawkeye Arena renovations, with UI President Barbara Wilson praising her vision and leadership.

Vita Vea signs fully guaranteed $30M extension to anchor Buccaneers through 2027
sports6 days ago

Vita Vea signs fully guaranteed $30M extension to anchor Buccaneers through 2027

The Buccaneers locked up defensive tackle Vita Vea with a fully guaranteed extension worth $30 million in new money through 2027, including $24 million for 2026 and $24 million for 2027, after a summer that saw trade talk but no departure. He’s dealing with a back tweak and has not practiced yet, but TB coach Todd Bowles and GM Jason Licht praised his dominance and leadership as the team girds its front seven for the season.

MSU taps Bartholomae as AD with $1.3M base salary
sports6 days ago

MSU taps Bartholomae as AD with $1.3M base salary

Michigan State named Dan Bartholomae as its new athletic director on a five-year deal with a $1.3 million base salary and total annual compensation just over $1.5 million, plus a $75,000 yearly raise; the hire follows Bartholomae’s Western Michigan tenure and comes amid complex buyouts related to previous AD transitions, including a $3.95 million Kentucky buyout for hiring Batt offset by Western Michigan’s $5.1 million buyout tied to Bartholomae’s extension; Batt left MSU for Kentucky after about a year, and MSU has not publicly released Bartholomae’s signed contract yet.

Vita Vea lands $30M, one-year extension with Buccaneers
sports6 days ago

Vita Vea lands $30M, one-year extension with Buccaneers

Vita Vea and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a one-year, $30 million extension that is fully guaranteed ($48 million over the next two years), keeping the two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle under contract through 2027 after he previously requested a trade. The deal solidifies Tampa Bay’s interior line, and the team’s GM Jason Licht praised Vea’s value to the defense as they pursue their next championship while navigating future roster decisions.

Vita Vea Re-signs with Buccaneers on One-Year, $30 Million Deal
sports6 days ago

Vita Vea Re-signs with Buccaneers on One-Year, $30 Million Deal

The Buccaneers and DT Vita Vea agreed to a one-year, $30 million extension, creating a two-year, $48 million deal with $6 million of new money in 2026 and a 2026 salary of $24 million; the contract’s guarantees weren’t specified. Vea, a 2018 first-round pick, had asked for a trade but stayed with Tampa after the team sweetened the deal; he’s a two-time Pro Bowler (2021, 2024) and a Super Bowl LV champion.

Is Christian McCaffrey Holding In for a Richer 49ers Contract?
sports8 days ago

Is Christian McCaffrey Holding In for a Richer 49ers Contract?

Speculation from Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio (and Chris Simms) suggests Christian McCaffrey may be holding in to pressure a new guaranteed contract, arguing his $12.5 million base with no guarantees lags behind the RB market after Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs. His week-long absence with “muscle tightness” adds to the timing, while the 49ers weigh guaranteeing future years given his heavy workload (400+ touches in recent seasons). The piece casts this as potential leverage for a sweeter deal rather than a simple injury, leaving how San Francisco responds uncertain.

Gonzalez Holdout Beats The Clock As Patriots Weigh Big Move, Plus Key NFL Weekend Notes
sports8 days ago

Gonzalez Holdout Beats The Clock As Patriots Weigh Big Move, Plus Key NFL Weekend Notes

Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez remains in a contract standoff as Devon Witherspoon’s record extension sets the market, with owner Robert Kraft claiming Gonzalez could become the highest-paid at the position—though Gonzalez prefers to avoid media tight timelines and is dealing with an injury while cap talk continues. Across the league, the weekend featured eye-catching rookie QB preseasons from Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson and Drew Allar; Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love sidelined by a high ankle sprain with a Week 1 return hoped for; Aaron Donald hitting the Rams for a workout again with no fixed return deadline; Keeanu Benton signing a four-year, $72 million extension with the Steelers; Sean Payton’s light jab at Falcons fans during halftime of Denver’s game; and Von Miller signing a one-year deal with the Cowboys.

Seahawks Lock In Devon Witherspoon Long-Term on $132M Extension
sports10 days ago

Seahawks Lock In Devon Witherspoon Long-Term on $132M Extension

The Seattle Seahawks secured three-time Pro Bowler Devon Witherspoon with a four-year, $132 million extension through 2031, including a $26 million signing bonus (fully guaranteed) and a sequence of guaranteed base salaries and roster/option bonuses that drive cap hits from about $15.4 million in 2026 to $39.4 million in 2031. Excluding a $3.95 million rookie roster bonus, the deal’s total value reaches roughly $158.26 million when the late rookie-year bonus is counted, averaging about $26.38 million per year over the combined terms.