Sports

The Apex Times

THE APEX TIMES

Ravens agree to extend Zay Flowers, keeping Baltimore’s No. 1 receiver in place on a reported four-year deal

Baltimore moved to secure its featured wide receiver with a contract extension reported at four years and $140 million, including $108 million guaranteed, tying the average value to the top tier at the position.

The Apex Times

THE APEX TIMES

Jets rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq faces setback after offseason hernia surgery, coach Aaron Glenn says return targeted for Week 1

New York’s training-camp timeline has taken a hit as rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is expected to miss an undetermined amount of time after a reported setback following offseason hernia surgery, even as head coach Aaron Glenn maintains optimism about a Week 1 return.

The Apex Times

THE APEX TIMES

Bijan Robinson’s extension locks in a focal point for the Falcons, but Atlanta’s quarterback question remains the league’s loudest gap

A new contract for Atlanta’s featured back underscores the front office’s emphasis on certainty. The next step is harder: turning offensive talent into consistent quarterback play.

The Apex Times

THE APEX TIMES

Klay Thompson responds after Kevin Durant challenges a former Warriors teammate’s MVP legacy on Instagram

The latest NBA social-media dispute adds another layer to the long-running debate over how players’ primes and legacies stack up, and it puts Klay Thompson directly in the conversation after Kevin Durant’s public jab.

The Apex Times

THE APEX TIMES

Yankees reportedly preparing George Lombard Jr. for next step, aiming for internal burst at shortstop

New York is looking beyond deadline activity and toward its farm pipeline, with 2023 first-round shortstop George Lombard Jr. expected to receive a promotion as the playoff push tightens. The question is how quickly the organization’s top in-house bat can translate to the majors and how it reshapes the team’s day-to-day plans at a premium position.

The Apex Times

THE APEX TIMES

NBA pushes back on study hypothesis linking heavier workloads to uptick in Achilles tears

The league rejected a small new study’s suggestion that NBA players experienced a workload spike before a season marked by multiple Achilles tendon tears, a pattern that became a prominent topic after several high-profile injuries.

The Apex Times

THE APEX TIMES

Giants’ 2026 cap picture puts Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll in a familiar crunch

An offseason built around training-camp evaluation is also a financial exercise for New York, with roster flexibility hinging on how the Giants handle future salary-cap commitments.

The Apex Times

THE APEX TIMES

Joe Brady’s “Sean Payton disciple” message puts Buffalo Bills’ running backs in the passing-game spotlight

At the start of the 2026 season-building process, Buffalo’s new head coach indicated that his offensive identity, shaped by the Payton coaching tree, could translate into more looks for the Bills’ backfield in the passing game.