Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drews books while youre at it. Today, we're talking g… [+20153 chars]

Time for your weekly edition of the Defector Funbag. Got something on your mind? Email the Funbag. You can also read Drew over at SFGATE, and buy Drew’s books while you’re at it. Today, we’re talking gambling, World Cup loyalties, griddles, window seat etique…

Defector.com

There Are More Brendan Sorsbys To Come - Defector

Myles Garrett will be wearing a new uniform in 2026, but it will have a familiar number. 
The Rams announced on Tuesday that Garrett will be wearing No. 95 this season. Garrett joined the Rams in a … [+402 chars]

Myles Garrett will be wearing a new uniform in 2026, but it will have a familiar number.

NBCSports.com

Rams announce Myles Garrett will wear No. 95 - NBC Sports

Outside linebacker Derick Hall has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Seahawks, a league source confirmed to The Seattle Times Tuesday morning, keeping a young player for the long hau… [+5396 chars]

Rush end Derick Hall has agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Seahawks that is reported to be worth as much as $46.9 million.

The Seattle Times

Seahawks agree to three-year extension with pass rusher - The Seattle Times

Nashville, Tenn. (June 2, 2026)  Nashville Predators Chairman and Majority Owner Bill Haslam announced today that Chris MacFarland has been hired as President of Hockey Operations/General Manager. Ma… [+8341 chars]

New Hockey Operations Leader Spent Previous Four Seasons as Avalanche GM; Won Stanley Cup in 2022

NHL News

Predators Hire Chris MacFarland as President of Hockey Operations and General Manager - NHL.com

After the busiest day of the NFL offseason
 on Monday, here are your Tuesday notes 
A.J. Browns fit on the Patriots
Logistically, the A.J. Brown trade
 makes all the sense in the world for the Pa… [+5625 chars]

New England hasn’t had a lot of wideouts like the former Eagle. Plus, the Rams’ process for trading for stars, Jared Verse’s value and more.

Sports Illustrated

Albert Breer’s Notes: How the Patriots Will Use A.J. Brown and Their Receiver Group - Sports Illustrated

The Bears are where we thought they were still deciding between Indiana and Illinois as the location of a new stadium.
Now that the Illinois legislature has blown the window on passing a bill that w… [+1666 chars]

The Bears are where we thought they were — still deciding between Indiana and Illinois as the location of a new stadium.

Hammond mayor expects Bears’ decision by end of June - NBC Sports

The Giants added a trio of veteran receivers on Monday, at a very minimal investment.
Via Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Braxton Berrios each signed one-year cont… [+967 chars]

The Giants added a trio of veteran receivers on Monday, at a very minimal investment.

Odell Beckham Jr. and the other new Giants receivers got one-year minimum deals - NBC Sports

The news that Milan Momcilovic is coming to Kentucky is the talk of college basketball today. The Cats have climbed into the Top 25 of many pundits preseason rankings, proof of the impact Momcilovic,… [+8095 chars]

How big is Milan Momcilovic's commitment for Kentucky? Many national media members believe it could save Mark Pope's job.

On3.com

'Hope is now on its way': National Media Reactions to Kentucky landing Milan Momcilovic - On3

The Washington Capitals had zero representation in voting for the winner of the 2026 Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHLs top defenseman.
Jakob Chychrun, who led all of the league’s defenders in goal … [+2781 chars]

The Washington Capitals had zero representation in voting for the winner of the 2026 Norris Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s top defenseman.…

Russian Machine Never Breaks

Jakob Chychrun receives zero votes for 2026 Norris Trophy despite leading all NHL defensemen in goals - RMNB

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 44 MLS players representing 21 clubs and 17 countries.
LAFC have a league-high four selections, and eight other clubs have three call-ups.
The summer's tournament, which spans from June 11 to July 19, is co-hosted…

MLSsoccer.com

MLS-record 44 players on 2026 World Cup rosters: Call-ups by club - MLSsoccer.com

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes will stick to the same recipe that's earned them 12 postseason wins on Monday, as they kick off the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.
While … [+1456 chars]

Canes kick off Stanley Cup Final with the same group that got them there

Projected Lineup: SCF, Game 1 vs. Vegas - NHL.com

A.J. Brown has finally broken his silence.
Speaking for the first time publicly this offseason, Brown answered questions about his Eagles departure, his relationship with Jalen Hurts and his career … [+4077 chars]

Former Eagles receiver A.J. Brown answered questions about his departure from Philly, relationship with Jalen Hurts and more.

Nbcsportsphiladelphia.com

A.J. Brown breaks silence on Eagles departure, relationship with Jalen Hurts - NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Dallas Morning News

Mavericks will pay just under $51 million for a portion of Valley View land - Dallas News

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are meeting with the media ahead of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
We’re live from San Antonio as the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks meet with the … [+11578 chars]

Follow live updates from San Antonio, as Spurs and Knicks players and coaches address the media ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Heat.com

Live updates: 2026 NBA Finals Media Day - NBA.com

Matt Brown reacts to insufferable Ronda Rouseys latest comments on Holly Holm: Shes her own worst enemy
Ronda Rousey retired immediately after her 17-second win over Gina Carano but that didnt stop … [+5107 chars]

Matt Brown says Ronda Rousey just can’t stop getting in her own way with her latest ‘insufferable’ comments.

MMA Fighting

Matt Brown reacts to ‘insufferable’ Ronda Rousey’s latest comments on Holly Holm: ‘She’s her own worst enemy’ - MMA Fighting

The Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes will be run at Saratoga on Saturday at the modified distance of 1 1/4 miles for the third time while construction of the new Belmont Park is completed.
The Bel… [+6314 chars]

Renegade is the morning-line favorite, but he's not the pick here.

Horse Racing Nation

Belmont Stakes 2026: Odds and analysis + top win pick - Horse Racing Nation

The EA Sports College Football 2027 video game cover returns for its third consecutive year this summer. Sources tell On3 that Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy and Mia… [+1730 chars]

The EA Sports College Football 2027 video game cover returns for its third consecutive year. On3 has obtained intel on cover athletes.

EA Sports College Football 27 video game cover athletes released - On3

The 2026 NBA Draft has something for everyone. Theres star power at the top, a deep point guard class, talented forwards young (Nate Ament, Hannes Steinbach) and old (Yaxel Lendeborg) throughout the … [+9387 chars]

These are the best player-team fits in the 2026 NBA Draft.

SB Nation

NBA Draft: 6 best fits between players and teams in 2026, including Jazz, Pistons - SB Nation

On paper, adding Brown and Doubs while only subtracting Diggs so far makes wide receiver a strength of the Patriots roster. New England also bolstered its offensive line by drafting first-round tackl… [+4025 chars]

The Patriots acquired the star wide receiver in a blockbuster trade with the Eagles earlier this week.

Patriots.com

Film Review: Breaking Down A.J. Brown's Potential Role in the Patriots Offense - New England Patriots

How do you put a price on a once-in-a-lifetime experience? Thats the dilemma facing diehard New York Knicks fans.
Season-ticket holders, who have loyally stuck with their team through its ups and ma… [+398 chars]

How do you put a price on a once-in-a-lifetime experience? That’s the dilemma facing diehard New York Knicks fans.