free-agency
Kevin Durant's Ghost, The Future, And Appreciating The Warriors In The Moment
The Warriors are great, and the possibility of adding Kevin Durant to the mix next season makes it possible to dream even bigger. But let's enjoy the present.
What Jose Bautista Is Worth, Or Putting A Price On Badassness
Jose Bautista became a star late, and will not take a discount on his first big free agent payday. He knows what he's worth. It's complicated and it's not.
The NFL's Schwartz Brothers are Changing How Pro Athletes Use Twitter
Offensive lineman Geoff and Mitchell Schwartz have turned their Twitter accounts into homes for deep analysis—and possible careers after football.
Bradley Beal Might Be the Wizards' Most Important Player
Once considered a top contender in the Eastern Conference, the Washington Wizards are out of the playoff picture and face an uncertain future.
By Signing Overeem and Sterling, UFC Makes Big Play in Ongoing Free Agency Narrative
Earlier this month, Bellator made waves by signing Benson Henderson, Sergei Kharitonov and Chris Leben. The UFC has now issued a powerful response by re-signing Alistair Overeem and Aljamain Sterling.
Kenta Maeda's Contract Is Bad News for Baseball Players
The Dodgers just signed Japanese ace Kenta Maeda to a super-cheap contract that could become less so with incentive clauses. It's a great deal for the Dodgers, and perhaps the future of MLB free agency.
Throwback Thursday: When Curt Flood Tried To Get Free
In 1969, Curt Flood went up against baseball's reserve clause, which kept players beholden to their teams forever. He didn't win, but he started something big.
What Is Kirk Cousins Worth to Washington?
If Washington doesn't hang onto Cousins after this season, he could be one of the most interesting free-agent subplots in some time.
With David Price, the Red Sox Are Playing a Different Game
The Boston Red Sox have built World Series winners through savvy player development and value signings. Now they're going to try to do it by spending big.
We Made Juan Uribe a Free Agency Book
No free agent deserves a vigorous, highly technological marketing pitch more than Papi.
A Drinking Game for the NBA Preseason
The NBA offseason is a drag, and the preseason is not much better. Here are some ill-advised drinking rituals, which you should not do, to help it go by faster.
Blue Jays Fans Aren't Ready for the David Price Era to End
Impending free agent David Price, the AL Cy Young favourite, may only have a couple starts left in a Blue Jays uniform, something that's hard for Toronto fans to accept.