Sport news to day
Here are some of the top sports news stories from 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. (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: MLB.com)
- 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
- The English Premier League has announced that it will be introducing a new VAR system for the upcoming season, which will allow for more accurate decisions on penalties and offside calls. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The UEFA Champions League has announced that it will be expanding to 36 teams from the 2024-25 season, with the addition of four new teams from the Europa League. (Source: UEFA.com)
Tennis
- Novak Djokovic has won his 18th Grand Slam title, defeating Rafael Nadal in the men's singles final at the US Open. (Source: ESPN)
- Serena Williams has announced that she will be retiring from professional tennis after the US Open, citing a desire to focus on her family and other pursuits. (Source: CNN)
Golf
- Rory McIlroy has won the Tour Championship, his first PGA Tour victory in over two years. (Source: ESPN)
- The PGA Tour has announced that it will be introducing a new schedule for the 2023 season, which will feature a condensed schedule and more international events. (Source: PGA Tour.com)
These are just a few of the top sports news stories from today. Let me know if you'd like to hear more!