Top Sports Headlines – March 7, 2026

Is Baltimore a contender? What's next for Las Vegas? Answering six questions about the Maxx Crosby trade.

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The Raiders are set to release quarterback Geno Smith, barring a trade, before the start of the new league year, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Rams are re-signing safety Kam Curl to a three-year, $36 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Longtime NFL center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement Friday after 10 seasons in the NFL, following an injury-filled season in 2025 with the Vikings.

Following the combine -- and a big Rams-Chiefs trade -- Jordan Reid projects the first two rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. See all 64 pick predictions.

The Bills on Friday released veteran nickel corner Taron Johnson, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, safety Taylor Rapp and cornerback Dane Jackson as they work to get cap compliant.

Offensive lineman Taylor Decker, the Lions' longest-tenured player, has requested his release, he announced on social media.

The Texans released veteran running back Joe Mixon on Friday after he missed the 2025 season with a foot injury.

The Ravens have won the Maxx Crosby sweepstakes, beating out the Cowboys and others by sending 2026 and 2027 first-round picks to the Raiders for the star pass rusher, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Bears found a new starting center, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the Patriots in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, a source told ESPN.

Brock Boeser batted the puck in to break a tie at 2:40 of the third period and the NHL-worst Vancouver Canucks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak that started in January. Boeser smacked the puck past Arvid Soderblom after Linus Karlsson's cross-ice feed ramped up the goalie's stick and into the air. Max Sasson and Boeser added empty-netters.

Cody Rhodes beat Drew McIntyre for his third WWE Championship in the main event of "WWE SmackDown."

Southwestern Oregon Community College saw its bid for a second straight trip to the NWAC men’s basketball final four come up short Thursday when the Lakers lost to Bellevue 78-59 in the quarterfinals in Washington. The Lakers, runners-up in 2025, couldn’t break through against the Bulldogs, who have just two losses this season and will meet Lower Columbia in the final four next week. Lower ...

The Bills, Rams and more teams have already made major moves. Here's how each trade grades out.

Syla Swords scored 17 points and Olivia Olson had 16 as No. 8 Michigan beat Oregon 80-58 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Friday. The Wolverines (25-5) will face No. 9 Iowa in Saturday’s semifinals. The final margin was Michigan’s largest lead of the game.

The Powers girls basketball team will bring back a trophy from Baker City in their first trip to the Class 1A state tournament in 30 years. Kendra Bushnell banked in a go-ahead 3-pointer in the closing seconds as the Cruisers beat Jordan Valley 58-57 in the consolation bracket. Powers will play for fourth place Saturday morning. The Cruisers battled back from an 11-point deficit at the start ...

The Ravens added a dominant closer to their defense, landing elite pass rusher Maxx Crosby in a blockbuster move that could reshape Baltimore’s Super Bowl hopes.

Crosby finally lands on a contender, and Las Vegas gets a huge payment

South Carolina will face stiff competition as the team goes for its 10th conference tournament title in 12 years

Max Verstappen had a rare mistake during the second practice session at the Australian Grand Prix, and Anthony Davidson pointed out that it looked like the Red Bull driver was expecting more grip than he actually had. It wasn’t an easy session for Verstappen, who came to a stop at the end of the pit lane on his first attempt to get out on track.

Bayern Munich’s plan to gradually re-introduce Jamal Musiala to first team football is right on schedule. After appearing as a substitute in last weekend’s Klassiker, the 23-year-old got the starting nod on Friday vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach. This time, he went the distance — even donning the captain’s armband at one point late in the game. […]

The University of Dayton men’s basketball team’s six-game losing streak ended against the VCU Rams on Friday night.

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Maxx Crosby is on the move as a marquee edge pass rusher, but going to Baltimore is a bit of a surprise — so is the massive return for Las Vegas.