R.J. Hampton made headlines choosing to forgo college hoops and play in an Australian pro league until he’s eligible for next year’s NBA Draft. Hampton signed an incentive-laden endorsement deal with Chinese shoe company Li-Ning. If Hampton is drafted in the top 10, the deal would reportedly end up one of the richest rookie shoe deals ever. SI Now examines if this is another incentive to forgo college basketball.
Peyton Manning is set to join NBC's opening ceremony coverage of the Paris Olympics in 2024.
From Derrick Henry joining the Ravens to Louisville parting ways with head coach Kenny Payne, Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg shares insights into some of the top stories trending on SI.com.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
