Evan Roberts declined to reunite with Craig Carton: ‘He left’

Ryan Kesler, a former NHL center, has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree, as reported by The Athletic. His case is set to go to trial, which marks a significant legal development for the athlete.

The NWSL Players Association has filed a grievance against the NWSL, claiming a violation of Trinity Rodman's free agent rights after the league vetoed a lucrative four-year contract with the Washington Spirit. The grievance, reviewed by The Athletic, alleges breaches of multiple sections of the collective bargaining agreement.

The Cleveland Guardians have strengthened their bullpen for the 2026 season by signing right-handed reliever Connor Brogdon to a one-year Major League contract valued at $900,000, with club control extending through 2027. This move is reported by Zack Meisel of The Athletic.

Nneka Ogwumike, the president of the WNBPA and a veteran of the Seattle Storm, has publicly criticized the WNBA during ongoing contentious collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations. The league's recent proposal includes a $1 million guaranteed base salary, which Ogwumike finds unsatisfactory.

The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly considering trading starting pitcher Freddy Peralta as part of their strategy to remain competitive by 2026, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. This move may seem counterintuitive given Peralta's status as one of the better pitchers in baseball, but the team believes they can still contend without him.

California is reportedly in the process of hiring Oregon's defensive coordinator, Tosh Lupoi, as its next head coach, according to reports from The Athletic and ESPN. This move comes after a disappointing season that led to the firing of former head coach Justin Wilcox following a significant loss to Stanford.

The New York Mets have bolstered their bullpen by signing free agent closer Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract. Despite this significant addition, sports analyst Ken Rosenthal believes the team should still pursue re-signing Edwin Diaz, who is now a free agent after a six-year tenure with the Mets.

Free agent closer Devin Williams has signed a multi-year contract with the New York Mets after receiving at least five offers from other teams, including a stint with the New York Yankees in 2025. This decision marks a significant move in the MLB offseason as Williams opts to remain in New York.