Lamar Jackson’s Bold Play: A Contract Without an Agent

Jackson is leading his own negotiation for a contract extension with the Ravens, challenging the norms of executives’ relationships to N.F.L. players and raising questions about the efficacy of agents.

After Injuries and a Call From Tom Brady, Richard Sherman Joins the Buccaneers

Sherman is facing criminal charges for five misdemeanors, including two for domestic violence, from an arrest this summer. The free agent cornerback was recruited to Tampa Bay by his former rival.

Can’t Find a Franchise Quarterback? Shop for the Best Antidote.

N.F.L. teams are in an ever-escalating arms race to generate maximum pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt and other QB maulers benefit from the demand.

Can’t Find a Franchise Quarterback? Shop for the Best Antidote.

N.F.L. teams are in an ever-escalating arms race to generate maximum pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt and other QB maulers benefit from the demand.

Quarterbacks Are the N.F.L.’s Biggest Investment. Why Won’t It Listen to Them?

From Aaron Rodgers to Tom Brady to Patrick Mahomes, quarterbacks are trying to push football’s status quo. The results have lagged behind stars’ achievements in other sports.

The Sacrifice

Curt Flood took a stand against baseball’s entrenched powers. His defiance cost him everything — and changed everything.

Andre Iguodala Plans to End His Career With Golden State

Iguodala said he plans to return on a one-year deal after a detour to the Miami Heat. “The opportunity to end it here was just something special,” he said.

The Knicks May Not Be Dreaming Big Enough

The Knicks had a good season — but good enough to just run it back? It doesn’t seem like it, and yet that appears to be their strategy.

Tom Reich, Who Negotiated Big Deals for Baseball Stars, Dies at 82

In the early days of free agency, he won multimillion-dollar salaries for players. Among his clients were Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey and Dock Ellis.

Kevin Durant and (Possibly) the Greatest Basketball Team of All Time

The Brooklyn Nets were built to be an unbeatable superteam of eccentric basketball superstars. Will they dominate the N.B.A. playoffs?