Penguins send a message to Alex Ovechkin in his possible Pittsburgh farewell
The Pittsburgh Penguins showed respect to Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin on Saturday.
In what could be his possible final game in Pittsburgh, Ovechkin drew loud applause and a standing ovation from the fans inside the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa.
For over two decades, Ovechkin has been the face of one of Pittsburgh’s biggest NHL rivals, but Pittsburgh fans set that on-ice hostility aside to acknowledge the greatness of the most prolific goal scorer in the history of the league.
“Ovi, thank you for 21 years of the greatest rivalry in hockey. It has been a pleasure,” the Penguins’ PA announcer said before seemingly trying to urge Ovechkin to run it back with the Capitals for at least one more season.
“And if you want, we’re ready to go for 22,” added the announcer.
All the respect for #8 🤝 pic.twitter.com/UjT1Jsxu4P
— x – Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 11, 2026
The three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner is playing in the final year of his current contract, as his future with the Capitals and in the NHL remains up in the air. Ovechkin has already said that he will decide on his NHL future in the summer, so there is a real possibility that Saturday’s game was the last time Pittsburgh hosted him, as the Capitals could miss the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
As for the game, Ovechkin and the Caps beat Pittsburgh, 6-3, with Ovechkin scoring a goal in the third period — his 32nd of the season and 929th of his NHL career.
Scottie Scheffler shuts down a reporter after a bizarre Masters question
Scottie Scheffler was not going to let an odd question from a reporter ruin his incredible Saturday at the 2026 Masters.
Scheffler fired a 7-under 65 in the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., giving his chances of winning a Green Jacket this year a big boost. It was also his career-best round at the Masters, but a reporter still asked the world’s top-ranked player if his day could have been better.
“Scottie, that was a great round today. What do you feel like it could have or should have been?” asked the reporter.
The 29-year-old Scheffler did not try to sugarcoat his response, telling the reporter exactly how he felt about the question.
“Just a terrible question. Next question. Awful,” Scheffler said.
I kinda can't tell if he's joking or not…certainly softens it with the laugh and smile pic.twitter.com/BRhu2t6ZFC
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) April 11, 2026
Scheffler undeniably had a masterclass on Saturday, showing everyone once again why he’s the best player on the planet. He had an eagle on the second hole of the third round, followed by five birdies. Scheffler never shot worse than par as he put the field on notice.
A four-time major champion, Scheffler is looking to win his third Green Jacket. He first won the Masters in 2022 and then again in 2024.
Scottie Scheffler also entered this year’s edition of the Masters with a win and three top-five finishes through six starts in the 2026 PGA Tour season.
Texas A&M baseball players ran on field to help grounds crew with tarp
The Texas A&M baseball team had to come to the aid of the grounds crew on Saturday when a storm forced the game into a delay.
The Aggies’ game against Texas at Blue Bell Park in College Station, Tx. was forced into a delay thanks to a huge downpour on Saturday afternoon. Conditions were rough, and the grounds crew was struggling to get the tarp on the field.
Enter the Texas A&M baseball players, who ran onto the field to help get the tarp on.
Some issues with the tarp brought the whole Aggie baseball team out of the dugout to help, much to the delight of the crowd: pic.twitter.com/phtSiyXSW7
— 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕤 𝕃. 𝔹𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕟 (@Travis_L_Brown) April 11, 2026
The crowd roared their approval as the players intervened. Sure enough, they eventually got the field covered, and returned to the dugout to a standing ovation.
Getting a tarp on the field can be quite challenging, especially when the weather is already a mess. At that point, time is of the essence, and everything is already wet. Add in some wind and it gets really tough. Even MLB grounds crews can struggle at that point.
Aggies players are known for having fun. Turns out they make for an effective emergency grounds crew as well.
Padres pull an unusual move with the struggling Fernando Tatis Jr.
The San Diego Padres are doing everything they can to wake up the slumping Fernando Tatis Jr.
San Diego revealed before Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rockies that they are starting the three-time All-Star Tatis at second base for the contest. It marks the first time in Tatis’ entire MLB career that he has started at second base.
Saturday starters. pic.twitter.com/vHjeKbVfkl
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) April 11, 2026
Tatis, 27, usually starts in right field, but moving him into the infield will allow the Padres to get Nick Castellanos’ bat into the lineup on Saturday as well. That said, Tatis, though he began his MLB career as a shortstop, only has one career inning of experience at second base (entering in the ninth inning of a blowout during a 2023 game).
It is possible that Tatis’ early-season slump factored into the Padres’ decision here. He is off to a 10-for-53 (.189) start to the season with zero home runs and five RBIs through 14 games.
Second base is a much less challenging position defensively than right field or even Tatis’ former position of shortstop. The thought for San Diego may be that a reduced load on defense can awaken Tatis’ bat before long.
The Padres sit at a respectable 8-6 to start the season but might have to gun for a Wild Card spot with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers going 10-3 to kick off the year. Tatis, the ex-NL home runs leader, also had some moments while participating in the World Baseball Classic last month, so the hope for San Diego is that he is just dealing with some fatigue at this point.
Nuggets have big Nikola Jokic decision to make for season finale
The Denver Nuggets have a decision to make when it comes to playing Nikola Jokic during Sunday’s regular season finale against the San Antonio Spurs.
Jokic is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game after sitting out Friday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. That leaves the star center with 64 games played, meaning he has to suit up Sunday to be eligible for end-of-season awards.
Thanks to a near-miss exemption, Jokic only has to play 15 minutes of Sunday’s game for it to count for award purposes. Coach David Adelman indicated that decision would be made on Saturday.
Coach Adelman on if Nikola Jokic will play on Sunday to qualify for end-of-season awards:
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) April 11, 2026
"We're gonna have that conversation tomorrow … This rule stares at us right now. We gotta make a proper decision and go in there with a real plan. Either he plays [the minutes necessary]…
The Nuggets can secure the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with a win, which is not necessarily a huge incentive. They can still get the 3 seed with a Lakers loss, even if the Nuggets lose to the Spurs.
Teams having to decide on whether to play star players in a meaningless game 82 is probably not what the league envisioned when instituting the 65-game rule. The rule was introduced to try to minimize load management, but has drawn criticism from players for depriving legitimately injured players the opportunity to earn deserved honors. One could also argue it hasn’t done much about the rest issue. Despite that, Adam Silver has publicly stood by the rule.
Jokic remains in the MVP hunt, though it is still more likely to go to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That said, Jokic has All-NBA honors on the line, and he will undoubtedly want to play. One would expect the Nuggets to find him the minutes he needs.
Denzel Clarke gives up home run on robbery attempt
Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke has shown himself capable of stealing home runs during his MLB career. On Saturday, his attempt to do so against the New York Mets went very wrong.
Clarke was trying to line up a deep fly ball off the bat of New York’s Francisco Alvarez during Saturday’s game at Citi Field in New York, N.Y. He leaped up to try to make a leaping catch, but didn’t quite line it up perfectly and knocked the ball over the fence instead.
Denzel Clarke nearly made an incredible catch, but instead knocked this Francisco Alvarez ball over the fence for a home run pic.twitter.com/KsDM6H1reo
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) April 11, 2026
It wasn’t entirely clear if Alvarez’s hit would have left the ballpark without Clarke’s intervention, but it certainly would have been close. Either way, Clarke’s missed catch left no doubt.
Make no mistake: Clarke is more than qualified to try to make catches like that. If anything, the degree of difficulty on this one was lower than some of the catches he actually has made. Even the best don’t have a perfect success rate, though.
Clarke is off to a slow start at the plate this season, hitting .161 entering play Saturday. The A’s will gladly keep him out there for his defense, though.
Caleb Williams-Kendall Jenner video sparks ‘Kardashian Curse’ concerns
Fans of the Chicago Bears are getting a real scare this week.
Video went viral on Saturday of Bears star quarterback Caleb Williams attending this year’s Coachella Festival in Indio, Calif. The video showed that Williams was in sitting in the same VIP section as both Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner.
You can see the video at the link here.
Many users on X had some strong reactions to the video. They were all worried about the infamous “Kardashian Curse” potentially hitting Williams.
CALEB NOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/oHy0aiAHLi
— KR (@RigdonKeegan) April 11, 2026
— BTR (@atlasrising__) April 11, 2026
— D'anthoney (@Danthoney83) April 11, 2026
Keep that family TF away from my QB please.
— 𝙹 𝚛𝚘𝚌 (@wayshegoes76) April 11, 2026
The ex-USC star Williams, 24, already looks like a stud for the Bears after leading them last year to an 11-6 record, a division title, and their first playoff game victory since 2010. Meanwhile, Kylie Jenner, 28, is in a relationship with actor Timothee Chalamet, but Kendall Jenner, 30, is single and has a long history of dating pro athletes.
The Coachella video did not show anything conclusive as there were several other people in the VIP section along with Williams and the Jenner sisters. But Bears fans will understandably be concerned given the notorious history of the alleged “Kardashian Curse” ensnaring talented athletes.
Rory McIlroy’s Masters lead slips away after brutal sequence
Rory McIlroy lost his lead at The Masters on the back nine Saturday, with one sequence in particular hastening his fall.
McIlroy entered Saturday at -12 with a six-stroke lead, but saw it slip away thanks to a few poorly-timed bogeys and strong play from rivals. His day was best summed up on No. 11, when he turned in a double bogey thanks to a rough series of events.
The 36-year-old’s tee shot found the water, but he set himself up well to salvage a bogey after the bad first shot. Unfortunately for him, his putt didn’t quite land, forcing him to settle for double bogey.
Rory finds the water and then his bogey putt lips out on 11 😱
— ESPN (@espn) April 11, 2026
His lead is down to just one. pic.twitter.com/wOMSgcIHXu
McIlroy’s lead shrank to one stroke at that point, and slipped away completely when he bogeyed on No. 12.
After his win last year, McElroy had to hope some of the pressure would come off his shoulders in the future. Maybe it has, but he still saw a comfortable lead slip away on Saturday.
Jazz Chisholm blamed the weather for his slow start
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is off to a slow start at the plate this season, and he thinks the reasons for it are outside of his control.
Chisholm was hitting just .170 entering play Saturday, but was not worried about his numbers. The second baseman said he wasn’t hitting because the weather has been too cold.
“It’s cold. It’s literally all it is,” Chisholm said, via Bill Ladson of MLB.com. “My swing feels great. When you step into that cold weather and you stand there a couple of innings, your body starts to freeze.
“I’m not using that as an excuse. I said the same thing last year. As soon as the weather heats up, I heat up. That’s what it is. I can’t explain why. It’s not like I’m not trying. I’m definitely trying. … It’s hard to function when you can’t feel the bat.”
Chisholm’s comments may sound like an excuse, but he has a point about his previous numbers. He hit just .157 through the first 22 games of 2025, but recovered to hit .242 by the end of the season. Of course, he went 0-for-4 Friday while playing indoors at Tropicana Field, so that does not quite hold up in every game, but he might really just hate the cold.
That said, even if one sympathizes, it’s hard to imagine any team paying Chisholm what he wants if he’s going to be a non-entity at the plate until spring temperatures kick in.
Blue Jays will have nearly $100 million on IL after rough George Springer news
2026 has quickly become the season from hell for the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Blue Jays announced on Saturday that outfielder George Springer has suffered a fracture to his left big toe. Springer was injured when he fouled a ball off his foot in the third inning of Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ont.
George Springer fouled a ball off his foot and was removed from the game with a left big toe fracture pic.twitter.com/czcIiyeVcB
— Huskies in the Pros (@HuskyPros) April 11, 2026
Springer now joins an extended laundry list of high-salary players on the Blue Jays who are currently injured. Jose Berrios (elbow), Shane Bieber (elbow), Anthony Santander (shoulder), Alejandro Kirk (shoulder), Yimi Garcia (elbow), and Cody Ponce (knee) are all already on the injured list.
With Springer now hurt as well, that will mark $93 million in 2026 salary that the Blue Jays have on IL. That does not even count the injuries to Addison Barger (ankle), Bowden Francis (elbow), and Trey Yesavage (shoulder), all of whom are pre-arbitration players.
Blue Jays roster is decimated by costly injuries.
— Bryan Mcwilliam (@bmcwilliamMLB) April 11, 2026
2026 salaries for injured Jays ($93M total).
$22.5M (Springer)
$18M (Berríos)
$16M (Bieber)
$16.5M (Santander)
$7.5M (Kirk)
$7.5M (García)
$5M (Ponce)
Barger, Francis, Yesavage all pre arb. https://t.co/SuVJ1KDS5A
Toronto have managed to tread water up to this point of the MLB season, sitting at 6-7 overall. But the bottom could quickly fall out on them with the sheer number of valuable players that they have injured.
For the reigning AL champion Blue Jays, pitching in particular might be their biggest Achilles heel at the moment. Max Scherzer also had an injury scare earlier this week, and the Toronto bullpen is not doing much to inspire confidence right now either.
LaMelo Ball had the most profane trash talk for Isaiah Stewart
LaMelo Ball certainly likes to live dangerously.
The Charlotte Hornets star Ball had a viral moment of trash talk during Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. In the third quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., Ball was jockeying with Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart for a rebound.
Ball ultimately tracked down the loose ball as Stewart began complaining to the referee that Ball had yanked on his arm. Unfazed though, Ball proceeded to relocate and then hit a three-pointer.
After sinking the shot, Ball got very profane, pointing in Stewart’s direction and appearing to say, “F–k you, shut your b—h a– up, p—y.” Here is the video.
LaMelo Ball to Isaiah Stewart:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 11, 2026
“Fu** you, shut yo b**ch ass up pu**y.”
(h/t @SMHighlights1, @Fullcourtpass) pic.twitter.com/zdW0Y1F22f
There is some history here between the two sides. During a Pistons-Hornets matchup earlier this season, Stewart was among several players who got suspended for an on-court brawl (which involved Stewart punching Hornets forward Miles Bridges from a headlock position).
Stewart is known as one of the most confrontational players in the NBA, so Ball was definitely taking a risk there by egging him on. But Stewart and the Pistons ultimately got the last laugh, winning on Friday night by a blowout final score of 118-100.
Shane Lowry gets his 2nd career Masters hole-in-one
Shane Lowry became the first player in the history of The Masters tournament to collect two career hole-in-ones at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.
Lowry aced No. 6 on Saturday on a perfect shot. He got a rousing ovation from the patrons and pumped his fists enthusiastically.
Needing one stroke on No. 6, Shane Lowry cards an ace. #themasters pic.twitter.com/SAr9uy2KBs
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 11, 2026
Lowry had previously managed a hole-in-one on No. 16, having done so in 2016. Saturday’s feat makes him the first player in history to notch two separate holes-in-one at The Masters.
He is also the seventh player in history to ace No. 6. Corey Conners was the last to do it in 2021.
The ace was not just a consolation prize for Lowry, who was firmly in contention at 8-under after the hole. It still left him four off the pace of leader Rory McIlroy, however.
Lowry is known for his short temper when things go awry. That certainly was not a problem for him on Saturday, at least on this hole.
Fans left stunned by photo of LeBron James with Cameron Brink
Cameron Brink can apparently measure up to The King.
The Los Angeles Sparks star Brink was in attendance for Friday night’s Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns matchup at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The Sparks, just like the Lakers, play their home games at Crypto.com Arena, and Friday’s NBA game also featured a celebration of the WNBA’s milestone 30th season.
At one point before the contest, Brink posed for a photo with Lakers star LeBron James. Take a look at the picture, which was originally posted by the Lakers’ official social media page on X.
LeBron James x Cameron Brink.
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 11, 2026
(via @Lakers) pic.twitter.com/Ey1OeanG3I
Many fans were left stunned by the photo. In particular, several commented about how it looked like Brink was almost as tall as James in the snapshot.
Brink, the former No. 2 overall pick, is officially listed at 6-foot-4. Meanwhile, James is listed at 6-foot-9, but with the high heel boots that Brink was wearing, the two ended up at just about the same height.
That said, this is the second time in as many months that a Lakers star has looked mortal alongside a female sports star. In March, fans were equally surprised by a viral photo of Luka Doncic and Maria Sharapova standing next to each other.
Michigan had the best way of announcing Dusty May’s new contract
Michigan Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel confirmed Saturday that coach Dusty May will be staying, and he did so in the best way possible.
Manuel confirmed on stage at Michigan’s celebratory championship rally in Ann Arbor that he had reached a verbal agreement with May on a new contract. The news received a huge ovation from fans in attendance, not to mention a celebration from his players.
Michigan AD Warde Manuel announces that he and Dusty May have agreed to a deal on a new contract. pic.twitter.com/mItjExCo8E
— Tony Garcia | Detroit Free Press (@RealTonyGarcia) April 11, 2026
Obviously, nobody was disclosing the proposed terms of any deal. The news is not a huge surprise, since May never showed any real interest in the North Carolina job he was frequently linked to. That job has already been filled by someone else, at any rate.
May led Michigan to its first national title since 1989 and did so in relatively dominant fashion. Considering the program he inherited two years ago, the job he has done is remarkable, and he certainly has justified his place among the highest-paid coaches in the sport.
May probably noticed what Michael Malone got at North Carolina. He may land something similar from the Wolverines.
Chicago Sky trade for another Caitlin Clark enemy after Angel Reese’s exit
The Chicago Sky are going from one of Caitlin Clark’s enemies to another.
Chicago announced on Saturday that they have acquired guard Jacy Sheldon in a trade with the Washington Mystics. The Sky are sending a 2028 first-round pick back to the Mystics in exchange for Sheldon.
Sheldon, 25, is a former No. 5 overall draft pick. Last season combined between the Mystics and the Connecticut Sun, she averaged 7.5 points and 1.9 assists per game on 47/40/88 shooting splits.
But Sheldon is also known for her feud with Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. While with the Sun in June of last year, Sheldon infamously hit Clark with a flagrant foul, sparking a skirmish. Fever guard Sophie Cunningham then retalitated against Sheldon later on in that same game. Sheldon and Clark have also had heated incidents with each other dating back to their college days.
The Sky just made waves earlier this week by trading away Angel Reese in a blockbuster deal. Reese has a very well-publicized beef with Clark herself, and now Chicago has quickly landed another Clark foe to replace Reese.
Chicago is also keeping busy in other regards this offseason. They just signed seven-time WNBA All-Star Skylar Diggins in free agency and reunited with their former champion big Azura Stevens as well.
Victor Wembanyama has bold take on his DPOY odds
Victor Wembanyama is not modest about his expectations for an end-of-season award haul.
The San Antonio Spurs center was asked if he would be surprised if he did not win Defensive Player of the Year honors unanimously at the end of the season, and Wembanyama did not mince words.
“Yes, I would,” Wembanyama said.
“Yes, I would.”
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 11, 2026
Wemby on if he would be surprised if he didn’t unanimously win DPOY 👀
(Via @spurs) pic.twitter.com/YkHxNPsiPD
Wembanyama even asked about who the other frontrunners are, suggesting he is not all that worried about the competition. He is justified in feeling that way, as he is seen as an overwhelming favorite to win the award.
Wembanyama does have a real chance to win the award unanimously, though the likes of Chet Holmgren or Rudy Gobert could peel off some votes. Of course, he has his eyes on more prestigious hardware, though he is not nearly as likely to receive that one as he is DPOY honors.
The confidence is earned, as Wembanyama has a good argument for being the game’s most impactful defensive player. He leads the league with 3.1 blocks per game to go with 11.5 rebounds per game on the season.
Cowboys DB arrested on felony drug charge
Dallas Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell is facing a felony drug charge after being arrested on Friday.
Bell was arrested by Prosper, Tex. police and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, per ESPN’s Todd Archer. Possession of a controlled substance is a felony.
The Cowboys are aware of the arrest and declined to comment. The NFL has the authority to punish Bell under the league’s personal conduct policy, even if he does not face any legal consequences.
Deiric Jackson, Bell’s agent, said his client plans to let the legal process play out and is entitled to his day in court.
Bell just finished up his fourth NFL season, all of them with the Cowboys. He was an undrafted free agent out of Florida A&M in 2022 and has become a depth cornerback and special teams player. He played in 17 games last season with three starts and tallied 41 total tackles with three passes defended, a forced fumble, and an interception.
LeBron James has cryptic message about facing Steph Curry again
LeBron James and Steph Curry went the entire season without playing against each other, and James is using that fact to once again raise questions about his own future.
Curry did not play in Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers as the Golden State Warriors manage his right knee injury. That meant the two never actually suited up against each other this season. That did not stop James from reflecting on their previous meetings, which he called a “pleasure” and an “honor.”
“We don’t know what the future holds,” James said, via Chris Cwik of Yahoo Sports. “We don’t know if we’ll get the opportunity to play against each other or how many more times we get to play against each other.”
The obvious implication is that James might not play another season, though that is seen as less likely than the alternative. There is also the chance that injuries could derail future meetings, which is what happened this season. Perhaps the most intriguing possibility, however, is that James and Curry do not face off anymore because they wind up on the same team, though that also seems unlikely.
James and Curry have had many memorable clashes over the years. It would be enjoyable to see them face off once more, though James might just be using this opportunity to tease people about his potential retirement some more.
Toaster strudel trash talk: Josh Hokit’s cringe-fest steals UFC spotlight
Josh Hokit, an undefeated heavyweight prospect and former NFL player, has dominated headlines during UFC 327 fight week in Miami for all the wrong reasons.
Scheduled to face Curtis Blaydes on Saturday night, the rising contender opted for theatrical antics aimed at generating viral moments rather than focusing on the matchup itself.
At the ceremonial weigh-in, Hokit seized Joe Rogan’s microphone, danced with the ring card girls, and delivered nonsensical lines such as “Don’t twist my noodle, toy poodle” and “I’m going to toast him like a toaster strudel,” only to be met with boos from the crowd.
He later appeared on the scale in a feigned state of terror, trembling and claiming he felt too small against Blaydes. Additional stunts included provoking altercations with other fighters and switching personas backstage.
Fighters and fans have largely rejected the approach.
Blaydes dismissed Hokit as a “Colby Covington wannabe” chasing clips instead of developing genuine skills, warning that such efforts “are going to come back and bite you in the ass.”
Dana White has also voiced disapproval, while online reactions describe the behavior as cringeworthy and overly forced.
As an up-and-comer, Hokit risks alienating the very audience and peers whose respect he needs most. While attention-seeking tactics can boost visibility, they appear to be backfiring, overshadowing his potential inside the Octagon.
Brittney Griner lands seven-figure with Connecticut Sun
Brittney Griner has signed a seven-figure contract with the Connecticut Sun, marking one of the notable deals as the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement takes effect and free agency opens.
The agreement was first reported by the team’s sideline reporter, Terrika Foster-Brasby, and confirmed by other outlets on Friday.
The 35-year-old center, standing 6-foot-9, brings a decorated resume to Connecticut in what will be the franchise’s final season before relocating to Houston in 2027.
A 10-time All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year, Griner was the first overall pick by the Phoenix Mercury in 2013. She helped lead that team to the 2014 WNBA title and has earned three Olympic gold medals with Team USA, along with multiple All-WNBA honors and blocking titles.
Griner gained international attention in 2022 after being detained in Russia for nearly 10 months on drug charges before her release in a prisoner exchange.
She returned to the court in 2023 and spent the 2025 season with the Atlanta Dream, where she averaged career lows of 9.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game while contributing to a surprising playoff run.
The move follows Jackie Young’s one-year, $1.19 million deal with the Las Vegas Aces, the league’s first million-dollar contract under the new CBA, which significantly boosts player salaries.
Griner is expected to provide veteran leadership to the Sun’s young core.
