Latest sports news today
Here are the latest sports news updates from around the world:
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. (Source: ESPN)
- The New England Patriots have traded wide receiver Demaryius Thomas to the New York Jets in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. (Source: NFL Network)
NBA
- The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Anthony Davis to a five-year contract extension worth up to $190 million. (Source: ESPN)
- The Toronto Raptors have traded guard Jeremy Lin to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for a second-round draft pick. (Source: NBA.com)
MLB
- The Houston Astros have signed pitcher Zack Greinke to a six-year contract extension worth up to $147 million. (Source: ESPN)
- The New York Yankees have acquired pitcher James Paxton from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for a pair of minor league pitchers. (Source: MLB.com)
Soccer
- Manchester City has signed midfielder Rodri from Atlético Madrid for a reported fee of £62.8 million. (Source: BBC Sport)
- Liverpool has signed midfielder Thiago Alcântara from Bayern Munich for a reported fee of £25 million. (Source: ESPN)
Tennis
- Novak Djokovic has won the US Open men's singles title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final. (Source: ESPN)
- Serena Williams has announced her retirement from tennis, citing a desire to focus on her family and other pursuits. (Source: CNN)
Golf
- Rory McIlroy has won the Tour Championship, claiming his 20th PGA Tour victory. (Source: ESPN)
- Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from the Tour Championship due to a wrist injury. (Source: Golf Digest)
Boxing
- Canelo Álvarez has defeated Sergey Kovalev by technical knockout to win the WBO light heavyweight title. (Source: ESPN)
- Deontay Wilder has announced that he will face Tyson Fury in a rematch on February 22. (Source: ESPN)
These are just a few of the latest sports news updates from around the world. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!