TEMPE, Ariz. – Josh Hamilton has not been suspended. There is no confirmation that he has even violated the major league drug policy. That out of the way, there is obviously much curiosity about what happens to Hamilton’s contract and the Angels...

As all his teammates assembled for the first time this season, in a clubhouse in Arizona on Wednesday, Josh Hamilton sat in a meeting room in New York, in street clothes, his baseball future on the line.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton is meeting with MLB officials about a disciplinary issue.         

Jennings was having a career year before injuring his Achilles. Stan Van Gundy has been as unequivocal about his plans for the future as he has been effusive when discussing recently acquired point guard Reggie Jackson. Since the moment the deal became official, Van Gundy has talked about Jackson as a piece for the future who will be running the team for the rest of this season and beyond. Jackson, who will be a restricted free agent this summer, seemingly isn't going anywhere. Which makes you wonder about Brandon Jennings, the man he replaced. Which is why Van Gundy had a face-to-face sit...

The Pistons figure to have two highly paid point guards under contract for next season if they can reach agreement on a long-term deal with Jackson this summer.

New Jersey gets a second-round pick in 2015 and a conditional third-round selection in 2016

The Florida Panthers have acquired forward Jaromir Jagr from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2015 and a conditional third-round pick in 2016, the team announced Thursday.

The Red Sox were apparently never serious suitors for two of the offseason's best free agent pitchers Speaking on the Dennis and Callahan show Thursday morning, Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington revealed that, while they engaged in conversations with Max Scherzer and James Shields, the team never made formal offers to either pitcher. As far as Max Scherzer is concerned, it's not terribly surprising that the Red Sox never made an offer. Given that the Nationals eventually handed him a seven-year, $210 million deal, it shouldn't have taken more than a quick conversation for the Sox to...

Bryce Harper said many noteworthy things in his energetic interview Wednesday afternoon. Some might say a few of those things — like his reaction to signing Max Scherzer (“Where’s my ring?) or his promise to bring a World Series title to D.C. (“…and hoist that trophy over the monuments.”)...

The Bulls announced Derrick Rose is scheduled to have surgery on Friday morning to repair a medial meniscus tear in his right knee. 

Nate Robinson has been out of the NBA since Jan. 14 after agreeing to a buyout with a the Boston Celtics. He's been waiting for an opportunity to re-enter the league, and he might have found one with Derrick Rose's latest knee injury. The Bulls have reportedly had "exploratory conversations" with Robinson,...

Dolphins receiver Mike Wallace would prefer to become a unrestricted free agent than restructure his deal, which pays him $9.9 million in 2015.Dolphins receiver Mike Wallace would prefer to become a unrestricted free agent than restructure his deal, which pays him $9.9 million in 2015.

The Arizona Cardinas have re-signed tackle Bradley Sowell to a one-year contract and signed cornerback Damond Smith.         

Now that the NFL Scouting Combine is over, all attention turns to the upcoming draft. In this video, Tampa Tribune's Bucs beat writer Roy Cummings gives a recap of the combine and its implications for the 2015 NFL draft.

On Monday, we began a series on the projected financial market for New England Patriots free agents. Kicker Stephen Gostkowski was the first player to be featured; on Tuesday cornerback Darrelle Revis was the featured player; on Wednesday it was running back Shane Vereen in the spotlight; and Thursday it was Devin McCourty under the microscope. Here is a contract proposal for McCourty that could possibly work for both sides: Terms: Five years, $45 million Signing bonus: $10 million 2015 Base salary: $5 million (guaranteed) Cap figure: $7 million 2016 Base salary: $6 million...

Jalen Collins runs official 4.48 in 40.

It's been well over a week since Josh McCown made a free agent visit with the Buffalo Bills, but the team is reportedly working on a contract with the veteran quarterback - and could have a deal wrapped up this week. Vic Carucci of The Buffalo News is reporting that the Buffalo Bills and free agent quarterback Josh McCown are working on a contract, and that a deal "could be wrapped up by Friday." The report does not, however, specify whether or not McCown prefers the Bills among the teams he has visited, or if other teams are in on the bidding, too. McCown, 35, made a free agent visit...

Finally, the Redskins have a problem that they can literally spend their way out of!!! It would appear that based on spending figures obtained from the NFLPA, the Redskins are clearing cap space to make a run at Kevin Durant in 2016. Before I lead you further down the path of incredulity, let me say that salary cap penalties levied on our beloved team made it very difficult to spend the money that the Collective Bargaining Agreement mandates. I have spent an extra day processing this story before putting it up here, mostly because my initial reaction was, "You have to be f@#king kidding...

"He can hit," Steinbrenner said. "He's a natural."

While free agency appears inevitable for all-star second baseman Daniel Murphy, he reiterated on Thursday that he prefers to sign an extension with the Mets.

Green Bay could retain one of its biggest free agents and an important defensive contributor. The Green Bay Packers have plenty of cap space after releasing A.J. Hawk and Brad Jones. That doesn't mean GM Ted Thompson is about to deviate from his frugal, long-term approach to team building, however. According to Jason La Canfora, the Packers believe Randall Cobb's market is "likely to get out of hand" and have focused their efforts on retaining other key free agents. Reports surfaced last week that Cobb and his camp desire a deal worth an average of $9 million per year. While less annually...