Complete sport news today
Here are some of the top sports news stories from around the world today:
NFL
- The Kansas City Chiefs have signed quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a 10-year contract extension worth up to $503 million, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. (ESPN)
- The New England Patriots have traded wide receiver Demaryius Thomas to the New York Jets in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. (NFL Network)
NBA
- The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Anthony Davis to a five-year contract extension worth up to $190 million. (ESPN)
- The Toronto Raptors have traded guard Jeremy Lin to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for a second-round draft pick. (Sportsnet)
MLB
- The Houston Astros have signed pitcher Zack Greinke to a six-year contract extension worth up to $147 million. (The Athletic)
- The New York Yankees have acquired pitcher James Paxton from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for a pair of minor league pitchers. (MLB.com)
Soccer
- Manchester City has signed midfielder Rodri from Atlético Madrid for a reported £62.8 million. (BBC Sport)
- Liverpool has signed midfielder Thiago Alcântara from Bayern Munich for a reported £25 million. (Sky Sports)
Tennis
- Novak Djokovic has won the ATP Finals for the sixth time, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. (ATP Tour)
- Serena Williams has announced that she will retire from tennis after the 2022 US Open. (ESPN)
Golf
- Rory McIlroy has won the DP World Tour Championship, his first victory in over two years. (European Tour)
- Tiger Woods has announced that he will not play in the 2022 Masters Tournament due to a back injury. (Golf Digest)
Boxing
- Canelo Álvarez has signed a multi-fight deal with DAZN, reportedly worth $365 million. (ESPN)
- Deontay Wilder has announced that he will face Tyson Fury in a rematch on February 27. (ESPN)
Other Sports
- The International Olympic Committee has announced that surfing will make its Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games. (IOC)
- The National Hockey League has announced that it will play a 56-game regular season schedule in the 2021-22 season. (NHL.com)
These are just a few of the top sports news stories from around the world today. I hope you find them interesting!