Trending news on sports
Here are some trending news stories in the world of sports:
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: ESPN)
NHL
- The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Nikita Kucherov to an eight-year contract extension worth up to $76 million. (Source: NHL.com)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired forward Max Pacioretty from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a pair of draft picks. (Source: NHL.com)
Golf
- Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the PGA Championship due to a sore leg. (Source: Golf Digest)
- The US Women's Open has been postponed until October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Golf.com)
Tennis
- Novak Djokovic has won his 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, defeating Dominic Thiem in the final. (Source: ESPN)
- The French Open has been postponed until September due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Tennis.com)
Soccer
- The Premier League has announced that it will resume play on June 17, with matches being played behind closed doors. (Source: BBC Sport)
- The UEFA Champions League has been postponed until August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: UEFA.com)
These are just a few of the trending news stories in the world of sports. Stay tuned for more updates!