The Yankees are finalizing a deal to acquire outfielder Joey Gallo from the Rangers, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, as New York moves to acquire another big bat to go with Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge.

Saints coach Sean Payton questioned why Michael Thomas opted not to have ankle surgery until June when the injury plagued him for much of last season. "Obviously we would've liked that to happen earlier than later. And quite honestly, it should've."

Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby said ESPN is "manipulating other conferences to go after our members" and has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the network, which has denied the claims.

Arsenal have an interest in Leicester's James Maddison, while also keeping tabs on ex-loanee Martin Odegaard. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Controversial free-agent Tony DeAngelo, 25, the veteran defenseman seven months removed from his tumultuous exit from the New York Rangers, agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal with the Carolina Hurricanes Wednesday.

The New Jersey Devils agreed to a contract with free-agent defenseman Dougie Hamilton on Wednesday, securing one of the largest prizes in this free-agent class with a seven-year deal and a $9 million average annual value, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Wednesday's game between the Nationals and Phillies in Philadelphia has been postponed as Washington deals with a COVID-19 outbreak, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Tampa Bay tried to offset its losses in free agency by signing center Brayden Point, who led all NHL players with 14 playoff goals during the team's run to a second straight Stanley Cup title, to an eight-year extension.

Come for Venus and Serena Williams, stay for Will Smith. The new trailer for "King Richard" gives a sneak peek at the upcoming film about the Williams sisters unrelenting and inspirational father who knew his daughters were destined for greatness.

Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was arrested in the Los Angeles area early Wednesday morning following an alleged altercation with a police officer, TMZ Sports reported.