49ers re-sign Jimmy Garoppolo to record deal
Jimmy Garoppolo signed a record-breaking, fiveyear contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday that will pay him a reported $137.5 million to keep him off the free-agent market next month without forcing the team to use the one-year franchise tag.
NFL Network first reported the terms of the contract, which is worth $27.5 million per season to top the previous record set by Detroit’s Matthew Stafford last year by $500,000 per year.
San Francisco acquired Garoppolo from New England before the trade deadline for a 2018 second-round pick. As soon as he took the field a few weeks later, he immediately turned around a franchise that started the year with a 1-10 record, leading San Francisco to five straight wins to end the season. Garoppolo took over as starter and led San Francisco to five straight wins to end the season.
FBI agent in NCAA probe accused of misconduct
An FBI agent who worked undercover as part of a federal investigation into college basketball corruption was charged with misconduct for misuse of government money during the probe, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
In September, Oklahoma State associate head coach Lamont Evans was among four coaches charged after an investigation into fraud and corruption throughout college basketball. Evans reportedly accepted at least $22,000 in bribes to steer athletes toward certain financial advisers. He was subsequently terminated.
The charges against the FBI agent, who reportedly spent government money on gambling, food and beverages during the probe, could affect his ability to serve as a witness for the prosecution as the national case moves forward.
Vikings hire new offensive coordinator
The Minnesota Vikings hired Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo as their offensive coordinator on Friday.
DeFilippo replaces Pat Shurmur, who became head coach of the New York Giants. The 39-year-old DeFilippo spent two seasons with the Eagles after one year as offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns.
NCAA grants ISU’s Kempt extra year of eligibility
Iowa State says that quarterback Kyle Kempt has been granted a sixth season of eligibility by the NCAA.
The Cyclones announced the NCAA’s decision on Friday, saying that the governing body granted Kempt an extension of eligibility after considering the totality of the circumstances surrounding his transfer from Oregon State and Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.
Bulls waive Tony Allen
The Bulls announced Friday they have waived former Oklahoma State standout Tony Allen after acquiring him in a trade last week. The 14-year veteran came to Chicago in the deal that sent Nikola Mirotic to New Orleans. Allen averaged 4.7 points in 22 games for the Pelicans before breaking his leg. He has not played since Dec. 10, though he returned to New Orleans’ active roster just before the trade.