Nets don’t extend Cam Thomas’ rookie contract ahead of deadline

Nets don’t extend Cam Thomas’ rookie contract ahead of deadline

The Nets declined to extend the rookie contracts of three eligible players by Monday’s 6 p.m. deadline, most notably returning leading scorer Cam Thomas.  Injured center Day’Ron Sharpe and offseason pickup Ziaire Williams also were eligible but did not receive extensions, according to Post beat writer Brian Lewis.  Cam Thomas drilled during the Nets-Raptors preseason … Read more

Lamar Jackson throws for 281 yards, 5 TDs to lead streaking Ravens to 41-31 victory over Buccaneers

Lamar Jackson throws for 281 yards, 5 TDs to lead streaking Ravens to 41-31 victory over Buccaneers

TAMPA, Fla. – Lamar Jackson threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Baltimore Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak to five games with a 41-31 victory Monday night over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who lost their top two receivers to injuries. The two-time NFL MVP improved to 23-1 … Read more

Rangers signs point to Alexis Lafreniere’s injury not being serious

Rangers signs point to Alexis Lafreniere’s injury not being serious

MONTREAL — Alexis Lafreniere did not practice with the team on Monday, but the Rangers wing skated on his own afterward. Despite the Rangers saying Lafreniere is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, the 23-year-old did not look hampered during his individual session. Though head coach Peter Laviolette declined to comment on Lafreniere’s status for Tuesday … Read more