Mike Cozzi at Large with Sports – Thursday April 1, 2021

Lindor, Mets agree on $341M, 10-year-deal as self-imposed deadline approaches

• Mets’ Pete Alonso speaks out on Francisco Lindor’s contract situation: ‘Pay him $400 million’

Latest NFL News

NEW YORK JETS8 hours ago

Sam Darnold Jet ride over says NFL analyst who sees BYU’s Zach Wilson headed to New York

The New York Jets and quarterback Sam Darnold appear to be headed for divorce.

NFL10 hours ago

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wants ‘full stadiums’ for the 2021 season

Commissioner Roger Goodell is optimistic heading into the 2021 NFL season.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS10 hours ago

Tom Brady shares ‘tattoo’ of his own after Bucs’ Bruce Arians reveals new ink: ‘Looks great coach’

A ton of Tampa Bay Buccaneers players are celebrating their Super Bowl win with tattoos and Tom Brady is one of them — kinda. 

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS16 hours ago

Bill Belichick’s facial expression during Mac Jones throwing session at Alabama Pro Day says it all

Bill Belichick is a man of few words so his expression during former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones’ Pro Day on Tuesday is very telling. 

Latest NBA News

NBA18 mins ago

Drummond leaves debut with bruised toe, Bucks beat LA 112-97

Andre Drummond left his Lakers debut with a bruised right toe, and Jrue Holiday scored 28 points in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 112-97 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

NBA22 mins ago

Booker scores season-high 45, Suns beat Bulls 121-116

Devin Booker scored a season-high 45 points, Chris Paul added 19 points and 14 assists, and the Phoenix Suns held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 121-116 on Wednesday night.

NBA50 mins ago

Spurs beat Sacramento 120-105, end Kings’ 5-game win streak

DeMar DeRozan scored 26 points and the San Antonio Spurs snapped Sacramento’s five-game winning streak, beating the Kings 120-106 on Wednesday night.

NBA13 hours ago

J.J. Redick blasts Pelicans GM, front office for being dishonest after trade

J.J. Redick fired shots at the New Orleans Pelicans and the team’s front office, including executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin, after he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks at the NBA trade deadline.

CONNECTICUT HUSKIES13 hours ago

UConn’s Paige Bueckers is AP women’s player of the year

Paige Bueckers is in a class all by herself.

Latest NHL News

NHL30 mins ago

Matthews scores 24th goal as Leafs earn 3-1 win over Jets

Auston Matthews scored his league-leading 24th goal and goaltender Jack Campbell stayed unbeaten this season and the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Wednesday to extend their lead atop the North Division to three points.

NHL42 mins ago

Sabres end 18-game skid with 6-1 win over Flyers

Embarrassment for Brandon Montour and the Buffalo Sabres turned into relief on Wednesday night.

NHL23 hours ago

Tolvanen’s OT goal gives Predators a 3-2 victory over Stars

Eeli Tolvanen made sure Nashville’s winning streak reached a season-best six games.

NHL23 hours ago

Panarin has goal, 2 assists as Rangers handle Caps 5-2

Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers scored five unanswered goals to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 Tuesday night.

Latest MLB News

JOE BIDEN4 hours ago

Biden says he’d ‘strongly support’ MLB moving All-Star game out of Atlanta over Georgia election law

President Biden expressed support for the idea for the MLB All-Star game to move out of Atlanta in response to the new Georgia election law that has sparked fierce backlash among liberals. 

NEW YORK METS10 hours ago

Mets’ Pete Alonso speaks out on Francisco Lindor’s contract situation: ‘Pay him $400 million’

First baseman Pete Alonso is a huge fan of Francisco Lindor, the All-Star shortstop the New York Mets acquired this past offseason in a megadeal with the Cleveland Indians.

MLB11 hours ago

On eve of openers, Manfred hopes full capacity by midsummer

Fans return to major league stadiums for openers on Thursday amid pandemic attendance restrictions in most places, and baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred can envision filled ballparks by midseason.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS13 hours ago

5 Nats player to miss opening day after 1 tests positive

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