Author: Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY

There’s a new best-paid safety in the NFL, as the Chicago Bears and Eddie Jackson agreed to a four-year, $58.4 million extension on Friday.

For the second consecutive year, 34-year-old Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin is opting for extra rest over NHL All-Star Game appearance.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback and NFL MVP frontrunner Lamar Jackson gave each of his offensive linemen a fancy-looking Rolex this holiday season.

Investigations conducted by the U.S. Military Academy and the Naval Academy found hand gestures by Cadets and Mids were for a children’s game.

Howie Kendrick had clutch hit after clutch hit for the Washington Nationals in their run to the World Series title. He re-signed with the team Friday.

Minor League Baseball unveiled the name of the Miami Marlins’ new Triple-A organization replacing New Orleans Baby Cakes: The Wichita Wind Surge.

Cleveland Browns’ Baker Mayfield and Pittsburgh Steelers’ Mason Rudolph were college rivals at Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, respectively.

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is expected to miss at least six weeks following surgery to repair a core muscle injury on Thursday.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Chase Young will miss Saturday’s game against Rutgers but will return for the rest of the season.

Ohio Bobcats offensive lineman Hagen Meservy put the action in “Maction” on Tuesday with a cartwheel during a play in the third quarter.