How an eye on the future gives Eagles GM Howie Roseman a huge advantage

A huge part of Howie Roseman's offseason magic has been by planning for the future and beyond.

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Kansas City Chiefs sign Travis Kelce to two-year extension for reported $34m

The Chiefs signed Travis Kelce to a two-year contract extension on Monday that general manager Brett Veach said would make him the league’s highest-paid tight end while keeping him with the Super Bowl champions through the 2027 season. Kelce signed a four-year, $57.25m extension with Kansas City in 2020, which followed a $46m, five-year deal that he signed in 2016. The new extension would keep the 34-year-old Kelce with the club until he is 38 years old.

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Hernández: The Lakers have no choice. They must do whatever it takes to keep LeBron James

The Lakers may not like doing whatever LeBron James demands, but the alternative — becoming irrelevant and rebuilding without him — is much worse.

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"Same page" comments from Kirk Cousins in March feel much different now

The most consequential remarks from the Kirk Cousins introductory press conference with the Falcons relate to his admissions regarding multiple apparent instances of tampering by his new team.

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Finding player comps for all 9 of Eagles draft picks

Here's a look at some player comps for the Eagles' nine draft picks.

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Cowboys, RB Ezekiel Elliott reportedly agree on deal to reunite for 2024 season

Zeke is coming home.

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Cowboys, Ezekiel Elliott agree to one-year, $3 million deal with $2 million guaranteed

Elliott's physical in Dallas is this morning, and the signing could become official after that.

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Cowboys agree to terms with Ezekiel Elliott

Elliott is headed back to Dallas after one year with the Patriots.

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Vikings agree to terms with 17 undrafted free agents

The Vikings didn't waste much time announcing their group of undrafted free agents.

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Hernández: Why can't Lakers make history and come back in series to beat Nuggets?

The LeBron James-led Lakers were created to win games, and after ending their 11-game losing streak to the Denver Nuggets, the momentum is in their favor.

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The cool text Will Shipley received just after being drafted by Eagles

Shortly after Will Shipley was drafted by the Eagles, he got a text message from Saquon Barkley. And he can't wait to learn from him.

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Mike McCarthy: Cowboys feel good about our running backs, "and it's not over"

The Cowboys, after letting Troy Pollard walk in free agency and not signing a starting-caliber running back to replace him, were widely expected to draft a running back.

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Letters to Sports: The Lakers' blame game has begun

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section express their opinions on the Lakers' problems, Reggie Bush and the Heisman Trust, and Caitlin Clark.

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Looking at 20 options for the Eagles on Day 3 of the draft

With seven picks on Day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft, here are some options for the Eagles.

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Sean McVay: Blake Corum and Kyren Williams have a lot of similarities

The Rams used a third-round draft pick on Michigan running back Blake Corum on Friday night, and coach Sean McVay thinks Corum is a perfect pairing with the Rams' current starting running back.

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USC's Caleb Williams, UCLA's Laiatu Latu are top pick and top defender taken in draft

USC produced the top pick of the NFL draft in Caleb Williams, and UCLA produced the first defensive player selected in Laiatu Latu, taken 15th.

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Plaschke: Darvin Ham is on the hot seat as the Lakers are on the brink of elimination

The Lakers may struggle to contend for a title if they keep making quick coaching changes, but that might not be enough to save Darvin Ham's job.

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NFL Draft round 1 reactions: Penix, McCarthy, Worthy, Raiders | Zero Blitz

Jason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson and former NFL running back Damien Harris to give their initial thoughts and takeaways from a wild first night of the 2024 NFL Draft. The trio dive into a few standout selections, including plenty of time analyzing what the Atlanta Falcons could possibly be thinking by taking Michael Penix Jr, J.J. McCarthy and Drake Maye and their respective fits with the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots, why Tennessee Titans fans should be ecstatic about the J.C. Latham pick, Xavier Worthy's instant impact potential with the Kansas City Chiefs and why the Las Vegas Raiders took a tight end in the first round two years in a row.

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2024 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: How worried should Boston be?

Not very worried... yet.

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Quarterback-starved Chicago wondering if Caleb Williams is (finally) the right answer

The Bears have tried and failed to secure a franchise quarterback for years, and Chicago wonders whether Caleb Williams or J.J. McCarthy is the right choice.

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Sporticast 341: Caleb Williams Is a New Type of NFL Draft Prospect

On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the upcoming NFL Draft. Once a relatively mundane day during the NFL offseason, the draft has mushroomed into a multi-day traveling circus. It’s one of a number of examples–like the scouting combine …

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Sam Farmer's final 2024 NFL mock draft: Quarterbacks 1-2-3 after big trade?

L.A. Times NFL writer Sam Farmer predicts quarterbacks will be taken 1-2-3 atop the draft Thursday after a surprise trade happens in the third spot.

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Rams' draft triple threat: Trade up, down, pick ... 'We're going to explore all three'

Sean McVay has not had the chance to draft in the first round during his years with the Rams until this year ... "If we do pick in the first round."

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Even if Chargers trade No. 5 pick, Justin Herbert is sure to receive help in deep draft

Rumors say the Chargers might trade the No. 5 and pass on a chance to draft a top receiver, but L.A.'s good news is the 2024 NFL draft class is deep.

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Plaschke: It's probably too late for LeBron James to ever save the Lakers again

The Lakers' collapse against the Nuggets in Game 2 raises questions as to whether LeBron James is capable of saving the Lakers this season or ever again.

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NFL draft: high demand and supply set to create a glut of first-round QBs

Four quarterbacks are likely to go in the top 10 of the 2024 draft later this week. But a similar rush occurred in 2021, and the results were not pretty

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Eagles pull off a trade-up in 1st round of Eagles-only mock draft

In his final Eagles-only mock draft, Dave Zangaro has the Eagles pulling off a first-round trade-up before hitting other needs in later rounds.

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Celtics should be ready for Heat to play dirty; that's what Pat Riley teams do

If the Heat want to muck it up against the Celtics, it wouldn't be the first time a Pat Riley team has deployed the tactic, writes John Tomase.

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2024 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Shorthanded Bucks had Damian Lillard to save them

All four Sunday games saw a team playing without their best player due to injury.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's clutch bucket, Cason Wallace's defense earn Thunder dramatic Game 1 win

The Pelicans — without Zion Williamson — had their chances late but couldn't capitalize.

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Knicks Playoff Notes: Miles McBride's Game 1 confidence, how 76ers may adjust in NBA playoffs

How Miles McBride contributed to the Knicks win over the 76ers in Game 1 of the first round series of the NBA playoffs. Plus, notes on who else chipped in and how the Sixers may adjust.

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Plaschke: Lakers just aren't good enough to beat the Denver Nuggets

Their Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets provided a glimpse of reality for the Lakers. They're not as tough. They're not as deep. They're not as skilled.

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The difference Brandon Graham sees in Nolan Smith in Year 2

Nolan Smith is preparing to enter Year 2 of his NFL career and Brandon Graham already sees a difference in him.

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Why Draymond expects Warriors changes after disappointing season

Draymond Green understands why the Warriors need to make changes this offseason after another disappointing postseason finish.

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How Saquon Barkley has already been impressing Jalen Hurts

The Eagles are still in their first week of the voluntary offseason program but Saquon Barkley is already impressing his new teammates.

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Tre'Davious White: Achilles rehab has "been good," Rams have good plan in place

Cornerback Tre'Davious White was looking for more than just the best on-field fit in free agency this year.

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How to watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs

It's almost time for the 2024 NBA playoffs. Here's how to follow all the action on the court.

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Why LeSean McCoy didn't think Jason Kelce was any good at first

McCoy had his doubts about Kelce when the two first became Eagles teammates back in 2011.

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Batum's brain and jumper shine especially bright in comeback play-in victory

Nicolas Batum knows he won’t score 20 points per game, but his brain and jumper were massive for the Sixers in their comeback play-in tournament win over the Heat.

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Dolphins aware of "possibility" this will be Terron Armstead's final year

Left tackle Terron Armstead remains with the Dolphins after working out an adjusted contract that lowers his cap hit for the 2024 season.

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Sixers vs. Knicks playoff schedule released with No. 2 vs. No. 7 matchup locked in

The Sixers will meet the Knicks in the playoffs for the first time since 1989.

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What really makes Eagles receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith so special

The star wide receivers share an important family bond that is appreciated not just on the football field.

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Bobby Okereke expects "acclimation period" to hip-drop tackle ban

Defensive players in the NFL have a new rule to contend with for the 2024 season.

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NBA Rookie Power Rankings 6.0: Wemby swats away competition

No spoilers here. If you watched a few Spurs games you'd know that Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 player in this class by a mile. But who's next?

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Mike Kafka on Giants play-calling: Every year is different, have to go through evaluation process

The Giants have two new coordinators on head coach Brian Daboll's staff this season and it looked like they might be making three changes early in the offseason.

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Packers re-sign Emanuel Wilson, Daniel Whelan

The Packers formally re-signed a pair of their exclusive rights free agents as they got together for the start of their offseason program on Monday.

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Ernest Jones: With Aaron Donald retired, it's time for others to make names for themselves

The Rams will have a very different look on defense this season.

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Colts, DeForest Buckner agree to contract extension

The defensive tackle is now signed with Indianapolis through the 2026 season.

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Jake Bates continues spectacular UFL season with 55-yard field goal

For the players, the primary goal of playing spring football is to get signed by an NFL team.

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Odds emerge for Tom Brady's next team

Cue the wHy aRE YoU tALkiNg AbOUt tOm BrADy?

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