Free Agents (Sports)

In N.J., Giants Quarterback Tommy DeVito Becomes a Hero

Tommy DeVito, the N.F.L. team’s rookie star quarterback, is beloved by his state’s Italian Americans. He’s billed as “the Passing Paisan.”

In a Land Full of Stars, Los Angeles Can’t Stop Talking About Ohtani

Baseball fans everywhere were hoping that the megastar Shohei Ohtani would choose their team in free agency. Los Angeles Dodgers fans won the sweepstakes.

11 Things You Forgot About the 2023 N.F.L. Season

After a busy off-season, Damar Hamlin is back, Odell Beckham Jr. is a Raven, Sean Payton leads the Broncos, and 10 players are out because of gambling violations.

Kylian Mbappé Is Being Pursued by a Saudi Team for a Transfer

Al Hilal of the Saudi Professional League made a bid to Paris St.-Germain to acquire Mbappé in what would be the most expensive transfer on record.

Lionel Messi, Soccer’s Most Coveted Free Agent, Picks Inter Miami

Days after he announced he would not return to Paris St.-Germain, Messi, Argentina’s World Cup hero, said his next stop would be Inter Miami of M.L.S.