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Eagles veteran edge rusher Za’Darius Smith announced his retirement on social media Monday, marking a sudden departure for a productive player at a position of need for Philadelphia.

After a week of chaos surrounding North Carolina and Bill Belichick’s future, the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach denied rumors he was looking for an exit and doubled down on his belief that his “process” will eventually lead to a winning…

Mike Shildt is retiring as Padres manager with two years remaining on his contract, citing a “severe toll” the job has taken on him “mentally and physically.”

Jets coach Aaron Glenn said Monday that Justin Fields “took a step back” with his performance against the Broncos, a day after he bristled at a question on his quarterback’s play in the 13-11 loss.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. is likely to miss multiple games after suffering an orbital fracture in a freak pregame incident Sunday, sources told ESPN.

The Bucks are signing Alex Antetokounmpo to a two-way contract.

Purdue is No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll for the first time. The Boilermakers earned 35 of 61 first-place votes to top Monday’s poll to begin the 2025-26 season.

Rams receiver Puka Nacua will be “day-to-day” with a sprained ankle, which he sustained in the second quarter of Sunday’s win over the Baltimore Ravens. The team believes, based on the scans of his ankle, that Nacua avoided long-term injury.

Here’s what to know about each team in the AP men’s preseason top 25, from No. 1 Purdue to No. 25 North Carolina.

When it comes to the upcoming NBA season, don’t be surprised if these things happen.