Bears reportedly trading DJ Moore to Bills; Stefon Diggs to be released by Patriots

now with less than a week to go before the start of the legal tampering period (set for Monday, March 9 at 12 p.m. ET), the news cycle is heating up.

The latest bombshell dropped on Thursday, with the news that the Bears are reportedly trading star wide receiver D.J. Moore to the Bills.  Buffalo is sending a mid-round draft pick in return to Chicago. In Ben Johnson's first year as head coach of the franchise, Moore had career lows in catches and receiving yards despite playing in all 17 games.

Earlier this week, the Houston Texans made some moves, having reportedly acquired veteran running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and a fourth- and sixth-round pick. The team also reportedly agreed to trade starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns, who subsequently agreed to terms on a three-year, $63 million extension.

The Chiefs made a splash play on Wednesday, reportedly trading All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for the 29th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, as well as a fifth and sixth and 2027 third-round pick.

The week leading up to the official start of free agency on March 12 will also be a busy time for the release of NFL veterans, as each team makes moves to become compliant with the salary cap, which is officially set at $301.2 million per club.

What to know about Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new Homeland Security pick

 Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is poised to be the next Homeland Security Secretary, replacing Kristi Noem, President Trump announced Thursday.

Why it matters: Mullin is a staunchly MAGA firebrand and will likely be in lockstep with Trump's immigration agenda.

What they're saying: "Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN," Trump said on Truth Social.

Mullin, who will need Senate confirmation, had previously hinted at being open to an administration position.

Catch up quick: Trump was reportedly unhappy with Noem, who became the face of his nationwide immigration crackdown.

Noem came under fire in Congress this week with both Democrats and Republicans slamming her handling of the administration's immigration intiatives.

Trump said Noem will serve as special envoy to a new "Shield of the Americas" initiative for security in the Western hemisphere.

What's Mullin's background?

Mullin is the second member of the Cherokee Nation to serve in the Senate, per his office's website.

He's a rancher and business owner who spent ten years in the House of Representatives before becoming a senator in 2023.

Mullin serves on Senate Armed Services, Appropriations, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Indian Affairs Committees.

'Not good enough' - Lammens

 

Defender Noussair Mazraoui looked particularly uncomfortable as he hobbled to the team bus after getting caught in a tackle and picking up an injury that forced him off before the end at St James' Park.

At least United chief Michael Carrick has 11 days before his side face Aston Villa at Old Trafford to try and get some of his injured players fit.

But goalkeeper Senne Lammens summed it up when he spoke to host broadcaster TNT after the game.

"Nowhere near good enough," said the Belgium international.

"It was a collective off day."

Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander help Thunder edge the Knicks 103-100

 NEW YORK -- — Chet Holmgren had 28 points and eight rebounds, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.

Holmgren tied a career high with six 3-pointers and Lu Dort added 16 points for the Thunder, who recovered after the Knicks took the lead with a 40-point third quarter, going back ahead early in the fourth and nursing a small advantage the rest of the way.

Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby missed tying 3-point attempts on the final possession as Oklahoma City won its fourth straight and snapped New York's three-game winning streak.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 17 points and 17 rebounds for the Knicks. Brunson had 16 points and a season-high 15 assists, but shot just 5 for 18. Anunoby also had 16 points.

The first meeting of the season between the NBA champions and a Knicks team that fell two wins short of facing them in the NBA Finals had a high level of intensity. The Knicks thought referees missed what should have been Gilgeous-Alexander’s third foul in the first quarter after he crashed into Brunson, with an irate Mike Brown getting his first technical as Knicks coach.

Oklahoma City led 63-48 with 8:45 left in the third before the Knicks tied it with a 24-9 surge that Brunson capped when his 3-pointer got a friendly bounce in. Mikal Bridges' 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds to go gave New York an 80-77 lead.

Holmgren had 14 points in the first quarter, making four 3-pointers and going 5 for 7 overall — with the 7-foot-1 forward's two misses on jump shots that were blocked.

Oklahoma City led 44-31 but didn't score again for the next five minutes to let New York back into it. Holmgren ended the drought with two 3s in the final 46 seconds and it was 50-40 at halftime.

Barcelona llegó al segundo con Raphinha y se ilusiona con la remontada ante Atlético Madrid

 

En la presente campaña el Barça sigue vivo en las tres competencias que disputa (Liga, Copa del Rey y Champions), además de que volvió a ganarle la Supercopa de España al Real Madrid, que no es poca cosa.

Sin embargo, en varios partidos el equipo ha perdido las formas, algunos de sus futbolistas atraviesan una baja de juego preocupante y los rivales ya se aprendieron una de las armas de Flick para defender: tirar la línea para dejar en fuera de juego a los atacantes.

Una de las pocas cosas que se le pueden reprochar al alemán es que no ha sido capaz de mejorar los añejos problemas en la zaga azulgrana y la fragilidad que exhibe ante prácticamente todos los rivales.

Ahora, achicar la cancha como sistema y no como recursos implica un desgaste físico brutal: en cada ofensiva del oponente en turno los defensas del Barça —y las ayudas de mediocampistas y delanteros— corren a

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Wolves v Liverpool, Leeds v Sunderland, and more: Premier League

 Dewsbury-Hall avoids a booking for a studs-up challenge and Everton get a free kick soon after. O’Brien flicks a header across goal, but Dubravka punches smartly away.

Leeds win a free kick, which is belted into the Sunderland wall. A final chance from a long throw, with Aaronsen’s cross cut out – and the half-time whistle blows as Sunderland threaten to break.

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Dow drops more than 800 points as oil surges, bond yields climb in response to deepening Iran conflict: Live updates

 

U.S. equities tumbled on Tuesday, undoing a Monday equity comeback, as oil prices spiked again and traders worried that the U.S.-Iran war could drag on longer than anticipated.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average

 lost 828 points, or nearly 1.7%. The 30-stock index was down 1,277.93 points at its low of the session. The S&P 500

 

slipped 1.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite

 was down 1.7%. At their lows of the day, the S&P 500 had lost 2.5%, and the Nasdaq was down about 2.7%.

Each of the S&P 500 sectors were in the red on Tuesday, with all but energy down more than 1% on the day. Materials, industrials and consumer discretionary sectors saw the biggest losses on fears that higher oil prices and borrowing costs could weigh on the U.S. economy.