free agent

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Now a sneaker free agent after his high-profile departure from longtime sponsor Under Armour, Curry honored his contemporary with a blue and yellow version of the LeBron X iD sneakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The so-called “transfer portal” – a period when college athletes make it known that they are willing to switch schools – operates like a free agent market in pro sports leagues.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Mitchell joins the Chargers after the Ravens opted not to tender the restricted free agent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The unusually thin free agent class means few available stars may land eye-popping contracts, while lesser-known players could command surprising sums.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The telegrams also said that William was still on Riverbank’s salary roll, implying that he was not a free agent.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield