contract extension

The athletic abilities of star running back Adrian Peterson led the Minnesota Vikings to give him a seven-year, $100 million contract extension before the season started.

Now, they hope his recuperative abilities are just as good and he is able to live up to being the highest-paid running back in the NFL.

The Chicago Bulls have made it official: Reigning MVP Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension.

The deal extension, which kicks in next season, was announced Wednesday. It is worth approximately $94 million, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press late Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the team has not released details.

Reigning MVP Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Chicago Bulls worth approximately $94 million, a person familiar with the situation said.

The Chicago Tribune, citing sources, first reported the deal. The person spoke to the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the deal had not been finalized.

After a lot of unnecessary drama, the Detroit Pistons have reached a contract extension with Guard Rodney Stuckey.

Unable to get a contract extension, Ozzie Guillen walked away from the Chicago White Sox. Guillen's quest for a new deal was denied, so the talkative, sometimes outrageous and always colorful manager asked to be released from his current contract Monday.

That request was granted. After Guillen met with owner Jerry Reinsdorf, the team agreed to release him from his current deal and his eight-year...

Still, the defending AFC champions didn't want to take any chances, signing the star safety to a contract extension through the 2014 season.

The Titans and Chris Johnson have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension ending the three-time Pro Bowl running back's holdout.

The signing of Marion Barber is far from the assurance Matt Forte referred to when he addressed securing a contract extension.

Doc Rivers has agreed to a five-year contract extension as coach of the Boston Celtics.