SALARY CAP

Jun 28 2025SPORTS

NHL's New Rules: What's Changing for Players and Fans

The NHL has made some big changes to its rules. Starting in the 2026-27 season, teams will have to follow new salary cap rules during the playoffs. This is to stop teams from using loopholes to get around the cap. Teams can only exceed the cap by a certain amount if a player is injured. And if a player comes back from injury, the team will have to follow a new playof...

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Jun 28 2025SPORTS

NBA Teams' Money Moves: What's the Deal with the 2025 Free Agency?

The NBA Draft is over, and now all eyes are on free agency. Teams are looking to spend big to win a championship. But first, they need to check their wallets. The salary cap is expected to go up by 10 percent. That's some extra breathing room. But not all teams are in the same boat. Some have more money to spend than others. For example, the Utah Jazz are in the red...

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May 29 2025SPORTS

Big Names on the Move: NFL's Post-June 1 Shakeup

The NFL offseason is in full swing, with teams gearing up for the summer. But don't think the rosters are all set. There's a lot of moving around that can still happen. Some big names are skipping voluntary workouts. This is a hint that they might be looking for a change. Teams have until June 1 to make some big decisions. After that, things get interesting. The pos...

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Apr 11 2025SPORTS

Baseball's Big Money Divide: Could a Salary Cap Change the Game?

The world of Major League Baseball is facing a significant shift. Team owners are quietly discussing the possibility of implementing a salary cap. This change could reshape the financial landscape of the sport. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to expire in December 2026. This means negotiations between owners and players are on the horizon. The MLB ...

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Mar 04 2025SPORTS

Commanders' New Look: Deebo Samuel and the Cap Space

The Washington Commanders have a new face on their roster. Deebo Samuel is coming to town. This trade is set to be official on March 12th. This move comes at a time when the team is preparing for the start of veteran free agency. It's a good time to check out the Commanders' depth chart and see how they're doing with their cap space. The Commanders currently...

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Feb 18 2025SPORTS

Patriots' Plan: Tagging and Trading

The Patriots are eagerly watching the NFL franchise tag window, which opens on Tuesday. This window allows teams to use the tag on one of their players. It is a crucial period for the Patriots, who are in desperate need of new talent after two disappointing seasons. The Patriots have the most salary cap space in the league, projected at $128. 69 million. Thi...

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Jan 31 2025SPORTS

Who Wants Fox? The Young Point Guard's Dilemma

The a San Antonio team is setting their sights on De’Aaron Fox. He is a point guard with a free agency coming soon in 2026. His good performance and his outlook on the future create a lot for speculation about his next move. To increase the squad, talks are ongoing between the Kings, Rockets, Heat and Nets. A few things are making the trade market thi...

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Jan 27 2025SPORTS

Cubs Bring In Veteran Reliever Pressly from Astros

The Chicago Cubs have struck a deal with the Houston Astros to acquire veteran reliever Ryan Pressly. The Astros will cover a chunk of Pressly's salary, with a prospect headed their way. Young right-hander Juan Bello, just 21, will be traded to Houston. Bello had a solid season last year in the Cubs' minor league system, with a 3. 21 ERA and good strikeout rates. The...

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Jan 25 2025SPORTS

Trading Stars: Rantanen and Hall in Major Move

Well, it's official. There's a big trading day in the NHL. Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall are headed to the Hurricanes, while Martin Necas will join the Avalanche as part of a massive three-team deal. Jack Drury is also on the move, going from Carolina to Colorado. The Blackhawks, despite being at the bottom of the league, managed to get a third-round pick from Carol...

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

The Browns' Gamble: Why They're Sticking with Watson

The Cleveland Browns just reworked quarterback Deshaun Watson's contract for the third time in three years. This was a strategic move to free up cap space for the team. But why are they sticking with him? Well, they've got a bit of a mess with their quarterback situation, and with star player Myles Garrett asking for a solid plan before he commits to the team, they'r...

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