Author: Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY

It’s been a remarkable year for 49ers QB Brock Purdy, who announced Sunday on Instagram that he became engaged to his girlfriend, Jenna Brandt.

Rickie Fowler, 34, last won on the PGA Tour 1,610 days ago. He defeated Collin Morikawa and Adam Hadwin in a playoff at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

J.J. Watt, 34, retired from the NFL at the end of the 2022 season. He signed a multi-year deal to become an analyst for CBS Sports.

Aaron Rodgers has a reputation for being demanding of his teammates. For the Jets, the increased accountability comes as a welcome development.

Jim Montgomery detailed his overcoming alcohol addiction during a speech Monday night when he accepted the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s top coach.

A group of tourists on a guided tour with Scenic Bear Viewing in Alaska had to growl to fend off a charging brown bear.

On Saturday night, Cade Beloso smashed an eventual game-winning solo home run in the top of the 11th of a World Series game versus Florida.

The Big3, a 3-on-3 pro basketball league, is set to begin its sixth season Sunday. It features 12 teams and has a 10-week season.

Drew Timme, 22, a two-time WCC Player of the Year who left Gonzaga as its all-time leading scorer with 2,307 points, signs with the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Jets acquired veteran safety Chuck Clark, 28, in a trade with the Ravens in March. He suffered a torn ACL in practice, per reports.