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Despite solid play on his rookie deal, Tari Eason did not get a rookie extension from the Houston Rockets.

Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Eason and the Rockets “could not bridge gaps on multiple fronts” before Monday’s deadline, and he’ll now be a restricted free agent after the 2025-26 campaign.

Eason, the 17th overall pick out of LSU in 2022, had a solid start to his NBA career, putting up 9.3 points and six boards off the bench as a rookie. His progress was delayed in his second campaign as he was limited to just 22 games because of issues surrounding a stress reaction in his left leg.

After the injury-marred season, Eason had a career year in 2024-25, posting 12 points and 6.4 rebounds while playing around 25 minutes per game off the bench. He also showed flashes of his defensive potential as he averaged 1.7 steals and nearly a block per game.

Eason had some injury issues in his third campaign, missing 25 games because of various ailments, but it was clearly a year of progress.

Though he didn’t get a rookie extension, the Rockets seem prepared to keep Eason around in restricted free agency. The Athletic’s Kelly Iko reported in June that Houston was “comfortable matching any offer that would come” for Eason.

The Rockets also showed their affinity for Eason when they refused to include him in their trade for Kevin Durant. While Eason’s role might decrease a bit with the addition of Durant, he’ll likely still be a key piece in the rotation.

With 2025-26 now officially a contract year for Eason, he’ll look to make the most of the season as he tries to earn a lucrative deal next offseason.

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The Portland Trail Blazers have committed to one of their young pieces for the long term.

Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Blazers signed Shaedon Sharpe to a four-year, $90 million extension. Sharpe’s rookie deal was set to expire after the 2025-26 campaign.

The deal comes after Portland signed Toumani Camara to a four-year, $82 million deal on Sunday.

The extension for Sharpe comes after the best season of the 22-year-old’s career. The former seventh overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft put up 18.5 points per game, which was the second-most on the team behind Anfernee Simons, who is now with the Boston Celtics.

Sharpe has established himself as a capable scorer, and being just 22 means he still has plenty of room to develop his game further.

The Blazers have been in rebuilding mode for the last four seasons, but are starting to put together a strong young core with some valuable veterans also in the fold. Portland’s presumed starting lineup will feature Sharpe, Camara, Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan, all of whom are 25 years old or younger. Jrue Holiday, who joined the Blazers in the Simons trade, will likely be the starter at point guard.

Portland also has Scoot Henderson, who is looking to put together a breakout year this season, though he will be out to start the season because of a torn left hamstring.

The Blazers weren’t too limited financially, as they had $7.9 million in first apron space and $19.8 million in second apron space before the two deals on Sunday. Now, they’ve secured two vital pieces to their rebuild in Sharpe and Camara, and they’ll look to get closer to being a championship-caliber team in 2025-26.

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The Bloodline may have lost its luster a tad in recent times, but the fact of the matter is, those who have emerged from the original faction remain on top of the food chain in WWE.

Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Sami Zayn, Solo Sikoa, and Paul Heyman are all established names in the company in 2025. Two of them are former World Champions, even. An argument can be made that The Wiseman is the greatest manager of all time.

Naturally, other members of the Anoa’i family would want to capitalize on the goodwill of Reigns and The Usos, which they have built through the years. Taking to X/Twitter, Zilla Fatu rallied the fans into cheering for him as he looks to sign with WWE ID.

Fatu urged the “ZillaNation” to start a campaign that would bring him to World Wrestling Entertainment.

Whereâ€s my ZillaNation at ??? WHO WANTS TO SEE ME ON @WWEID? Letâ€s start the campaign HELLOOO #FATUTHANG,” Zilla Fatu wrote on X.

Whereâ€s my ZillaNation at ???
WHO WANTS TO SEE ME ON @WWEID ?
Letâ€s start the campaign HELLOOO#FATUTHANGhttps://t.co/SPPumNpIH8

— ZILLA FATU (@Zillafatu) October 19, 2025

Zilla Fatu had previously expressed a desire to sign with WWE so that he could join The Bloodline. Whether this happens in the not-too-distant future bears watching.

The Mighty Bloodline Has Fallen In 2025, New WWE Superstars Have Taken Over

Roman Reigns alongside Paul Heyman formed The Bloodline with Jey Uso and then Jimmy Uso, and the twins were followed by Sami Zayn, and later, Solo Sikoa. They ruled the roost for the first five years of this decade, but 2025 was a different scene altogether.

At Crown Jewel: Perth, “Big” Bronson Reed impressed fans worldwide as he scored a rare victory over Roman Reigns. For a fact, Reed is the only superstar this decade, other than Cody Rhodes, who has pinned Reigns in a singles match. On RAW two days later, Seth Rollins called him the “New Tribal Chief.” The OTC had also lost a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania 41 to Seth Rollins (also featuring CM Punk).

Meanwhile, Jey Uso has been going through some changes, as he looks to get more focused and self-centered, targeting goals and looking out for himself and himself alone. He was unsuccessful in regaining the World Heavyweight Championship after his 51-day reign, which commenced on The Grandest Stage Of Them All this year.

The Usos fell to Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed at Wrestlepalooza and on a few more occasions afterward. Sami Zayn became United States Champion when he dethroned Solo Sikoa, and even held the belt for 48 days, but even he fell to the returning Ilja Dragunov this past Friday.

Will The OG Bloodline manage to get back some momentum before the year ends? Only time will tell.

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Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on the “Saturday Headlines” segment of Hockey Night in Canada that the Sens offered the young centreman an eight-year contract extension.

However, Friedman believes there is still work to be done on both sides.

“I’m not saying anything is imminent, and I don’t necessarily think anything is close, but what I do believe is the Senators wanted to show that they are serious about putting a stake in the ground to keep him.”

Pinto is in the second year of a two-year, $7.5-million contract, and becomes a restricted free agent at the end of the season.

The 24-year-old has been a real bright spot for a Senators squad that’s gotten off to a start. Through six games, Pinto leads the league in goals with seven and also has an assist.

Ottawa selected the forward in the second round of the 2019 draft. In 216 games, he’s notched 115 points (58 goals, 57 assists) and has one goal and one assist through six post-season contests.

But Pinto’s value extends beyond the scoresheet. He consistently gets the toughest defensive assignments from head coach Travis Green.

“Room to grow, heâ€s taken steps every year in the league,†said Green on Oct. 13. “As far as matchups, heâ€s really learned that side of the game.”

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Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello has emerged as the leading candidate to become the next manager of the San Francisco Giants, multiple sources confirmed to Baseball America. Vitello, who has transformed the Volunteers into a national powerhouse since taking over in 2018, owns the highest winning percentage in program history and led Tennessee to its first national championship in 2024.

Sources indicated that negotiations between Vitello and the Giants have advanced to the final stages, but are still ongoing.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic was the first to report the interest between Vitello and the Giants.

The move would mark the most high-profile college-to-professional coaching transition in baseball history, pairing one of the sportâ€s most dynamic college leaders with one of major league baseballâ€s most tradition-rich franchises. San Francisco, which fired manager Bob Melvin after the 2025 season, has prioritized finding a leader capable of energizing both its clubhouse and fan base.

Vitelloâ€s reputation as a fierce competitor and elite motivator—qualities that helped Tennessee reclaim its national relevance—made him an especially appealing choice.

Vitelloâ€s tenure in Knoxville has been defined by both success and swagger. Under his direction, the Volunteers became the face of college baseballâ€s new era: aggressive, unapologetic and relentlessly talented. Tennessee has made three College World Series appearances in the last five seasons and consistently recruited at a top-five national level. In 2024, Vitello guided the program to a school-record 61 wins and a national title, solidifying his standing as the premier coach in the college game. Weeks later, he became the first college baseball coach to eclipse the $3 million mark in annual average salary, signing a deal that underscored Tennesseeâ€s intent to keep him long term.

Still, Vitelloâ€s ambitions have long been rumored to extend beyond the college ranks. A Missouri native who spent time as an assistant at TCU and Arkansas before taking the Tennessee job, he has been closely watched by MLB organizations intrigued by his blend of player development acumen and modern leadership style. Several former Volunteers—most notably standout pitchers who thrived under Tennesseeâ€s developmental system—have credited Vitelloâ€s staff for preparing them for professional success, an appealing trait for a major league club seeking to bridge analytics and on-field competitiveness, especially in an era that increasingly accelerates college talent to the major league level.

If finalized, Vitelloâ€s departure would leave a significant void at Tennessee, where the baseball program has become synonymous with his identity and intensity. The Volunteers are expected to move quickly in their search for a replacement, with multiple internal candidates likely to garner consideration. But regardless of who follows him, Vitelloâ€s impact on the program—and on college baseball at large—will linger. He turned Tennessee into a juggernaut, changed the expectations for what college baseball could be and now appears poised to take his firebrand style to the biggest stage yet.

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Newcastle United have agreed a move for a hugely promising teenager, as manager Eddie Howe adds exciting talent to his squad.

The Magpies infamously lost Alexander Isak over the summer but managed to improve the depth available, bringing in the likes of Anthony Elanga, Aaron Ramsdale, Jacob Ramsey and two strikers in the form of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa.

With Howe looking to compete on four fronts this season, there is clearly a focus on raising the floor of the Toon squad – and now the club have agreed a deal for another wonderkid.

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Newcastle have had a keen focus on bringing through younger talents since the club’s takeover in 2021 – such as Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall – but unfortunately, many of the youngsters either signed or promoted from the academy haven’t been given integrated at St. James’ Park.

Yankuba Minteh was sold to Brighton & Hove Albion and Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest, as the Magpies looked to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), with Eddie Howe even admitting his regret in having to let the latter leave.

Elliot Anderson was regrettably sold (Image credit: Getty Images)

According to Keith Downie of Sky Sports, Newcastle have now agreed to pay £350,000 for Josh Kenchington of Barnsley in a massive statement for the club.

At just 15 years old, 2010-born Kenchington is a two-footed centre-back who already stands at over 6ft tall, and having come through at Oakwell, there are obvious comparisons with John Stones.

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Downie claims in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Newcastle beat the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of the wonderkid, who will move to the northeast and complete his education in Newcastle upon completion of the transfer.

FourFourTwo understands that Kenchington is not in immediate contention for a first-team position, with the club looking to develop him before pushing him into senior football.

Newcastle have agreed to pay £350,000 plus significant bonuses for wonder-kid Josh Kenchington. #NUFC second bid to Barnsley was accepted, after a £275,000 first offer was turned down. Compared to John Stones, Kenchington was playing under 18 football aged just 14.… pic.twitter.com/uQqro1mDMHOctober 17, 2025

The teenager has already played in age groups above his own, however, and represented England’s youth sides.

Newcastle travel to Brighton this afternoon as Premier League action returns.

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(Content warning: This story contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault.)

Carter Hart, one of the five hockey players who in July were acquitted of sexual assault stemming from a 2018 incident, is joining the Vegas Golden Knights organization, the team announced Thursday.

“Following the reinstatement decision agreed on by the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players†Association, goaltender Carter Hart will be joining the Vegas Golden Knights organization,” the team said in a statement. “The Golden Knights are aligned with the process and assessment the NHL and NHLPA made in their decision. We remain committed to the core values that have defined our organization from its inception and expect that our players will continue to meet these standards moving forward.”

After initially ruling in July that the five players were ineligible from returning to the NHL, the league announced in September that the players would be able to sign contracts as of Oct. 15 and be fully reinstated to play on Dec. 1.

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Hart has signed a tryout deal with the Golden Knights, which will then be converted into a standard contract reportedly worth $3.6 million over two years. He is currently able to practice and is eligible to play minor league games in the AHL beginning on Nov. 15.

The 27-year-old Hart was a second-round draft pick by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2016. He made 218 starts between 2018 and 2024, posting a 96-93-29 record and a .906 save percentage with six shutouts. His last appearance in the NHL came during a game against the Colorado Avalanche on Jan. 20, 2024.

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Hart, along with Michael McLeod, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton, were found not guilty by a London, Ontario, judge after being accused dating back to a 2018 incident when the five players were in London for a gala and golf tournament in honor of their championship win as part of Canadaâ€s world junior hockey team. A woman, known as E.M. in the trial, has alleged that the players sexually assaulted her over several hours in a hotel room after the event.

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Judge Maria Carroccia started her verdict by saying that she did not find E.M.’s testimony to be “credible or reliable,” later noting that her story had inconsistencies. She also felt that prosecutors did not prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, giving her the need to lean towards acquittal.

“Having found that I cannot rely upon the evidence of E.M. and then considering the evidence in this trial as a whole, I conclude that the Crown cannot meet its onus on any of the counts before me,” the judge said earlier in the ruling.

The case was reopened after E.M. reached an undisclosed settlement with Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League in 2022. That lawsuit had alleged that eight players, who were unnamed at the time, had been involved.

Charges were not filed until 2024, when the names of five players who were charged were revealed. Other players were involved but did not face charges, having allegedly left the hotel room before the assault took place; those players were called to the stand to testify on the night in question.

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Four of the players — McLeod, Hart, Dubé and Foote — were playing in the NHL at the time that charges were filed, while Formenton was playing in Switzerland.

McLeod recently signed with Russia’s Avangard Omsk; Formenton is in his third season with HC Ambrì-Piotta of the Swiss League; while Foote and Dubé remain free agents.

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Winter ball began Wednesday in the Mexican Pacific League, Dominican Winter League and Venezuela. Those leagues did so with a new agreement in place with MLB that should open the door for more affiliated players to participate.

Over the weekend, MLB, the MLBPA and the Confederación de Béisbol Profesional del Caribe (which includes the Dominican Republicâ€s LIDOM, Puerto Ricoâ€s LBPRC, Venezuelaâ€s LVBP and Mexicoâ€s Mexican Pacific League) agreed to extend the Winter League Agreement through the 2027 season. The extension runs until July 31, 2027, with provisions covering minor league players lasting through July 31, 2028.

The new agreement reduces the number of players MLB teams can prohibit from playing winter ball without citing an injury, and it tightens the criteria MLB teams can use to cite extreme fatigue as a reason for prohibiting a player from participating.

The agreement also adjusts the way disputes are handled between MLB and winter ball teams, and adds a new deadline for MLB teams to submit which players are prohibited from winter ball because of injuries, extreme fatigue or other exempt statuses.

“The four winter leagues expressed their satisfaction with the content of the new clauses and officially informed MLB, through the Caribbean Baseball Commissioner, Mr. Juan Francisco Puello Herrera, of their agreement to proceed with the corresponding administrative procedures,” the CBPDC said in a statement.

The agreements could make up to 60 more players per organization eligible to play winter ball.

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Rangers face increased pressure to complete a deal for Kevin Muscat to become their new manager after another leading candidate, Danny Röhl, made it known he has withdrawn from the process.

Röhl, who left Sheffield Wednesday in the summer, becomes the second coach after Steven Gerrard to remove his name from consideration following detailed talks with the Rangers board. The messiness of this situation is unlikely to placate an already angry fanbase. There was, however, an increased confidence from Rangers sources on Wednesday that Muscat could be delivered.

Russell Martin was sacked as the Rangers manager last Sunday, his spell lasting just 123 days amid constant negativity from supporters. The Ibrox hierarchy only turned attention towards Muscat, who spent a brief time as a Rangers player, earlier this week. Yet appointing the Australian will not be completely straightforward; he is under contract with Shanghai Port for another year, with the club leading the Chinese Super League title race with four games to go.

Shanghai Portâ€s season will not end until 22 November, before which time Rangers have eight games at home and abroad. Muscat would almost certainly have to take a pay cut to move to Glasgow. He is, though, known to be keen on managing in Britain after prior spells at Melbourne Victory, Belgiumâ€s Sint-Truiden and Yokohama F. Marinos. The 52-year-old has maintained an affiliation with Rangers despite leaving in 2003.

Danny Röhl has joined Steven Gerrard in withdrawing from the process to find a new Rangers manager. Photograph: Craig Brough/Action Images/Reuters

There was awareness within Ibrox that Röhl, 36, was likely to meet with a lukewarm reception in the stands if appointed. This caused unease among Rangers†decision-makers. The Germanâ€s only experience as a first-team manager came at Wednesday. Muscat is considerably more popular among Rangers fans, partly because of a prior connection to the club but also because of his supposed no-nonsense approach to management.

Muscat was previously in the running for the Rangers post in 2023, when Philippe Clement was instead appointed. Rangers are expected to at least clarify their short-term management plans by Friday. Dundee United visit Ibrox on Scottish Premiership business on Saturday afternoon.

Rangers are eighth in the table and currently trail the leaders, Hearts, by 11 points. Celtic are nine points ahead of their Old Firm rivals after just seven fixtures, while Rangers have also lost their opening two Europa League group games this term.

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Malcolm Brogdon is calling it a career.

Brogdon announced his decision to retire from the league after nine seasons on Wednesday afternoon, just a week before he and the New York Knicks were set to officially open the 2025-26 campaign.

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“Today, I officially begin my transition out of my basketball career,” Brogdon said in a statement, via ESPN’s Shams Charania. “I have proudly given my mind, body and spirit to the game over the last few decades. With the many sacrifices it took to get here, I have received many rewards. I am deeply grateful to have arrived to this point on my own terms and now to be able to reap the benefits of my career with my family and friends.

“Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to all who have had a place in my journey.”

Brogdon had signed a one-year deal with the Knicks earlier this offseason, though he was fighting to make the final roster spot with the franchise ahead of opening day when he opted to retire instead. He had played in four preseason games with the team this fall, most recently on Monday night against the Washington Wizards.

Brogdon played at Virginia from 2011-2016, where he earned consensus first-team All American honors as a senior. The Milwaukee Bucks then selected him with the No. 36 overall pick in 2016, and he spent his first three seasons in the league with the franchise. He was dealt to the Indiana Pacers after three seasons, and he spent another three years there before bouncing around repeatedly in recent years. Brogdon spent a season with both the Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers before landing with the Wizards last season, where he averaged 12.7 points and 4.1 assists in just 24 games while dealing with multiple injuries.

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In total, Brogdon averaged 15.3 points, 4.7 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game throughout his career. He earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2017 and was the league’s Sixth Man of the Year in 2023 when he was with the Boston Celtics.

The Knicks, who reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years earlier this spring, will open the regular season under new head coach Mike Brown on Oct. 22 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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