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The San Francisco 49ers locked up star tight end George Kittle, who just became the highest-paid NFL tight end ever. George KittleGetty Images Kittle, a two-time Pro Bowler, agreed to a five-year, $75 million extension with the 49ers, according to multiple reports, the largest contract ever given to a tight end. Kittle, 26, is getting …

The Mets are bringing in a defensive reinforcement. They have traded for outfielder Billy Hamilton, acquiring the 29-year-old speedster from the Giants for right-handed pitcher Jordan Humphreys. Hamilton had yet to play for the Giants this season. With center fielder Jake Marisnick out with a hamstring injury, Hamilton provides the Mets with a strong defensive …

The Post’s league-wide NFL rankings have been shaken up by the NFL Draft, and the defending-champion Kansas City Chiefs have been dethroned. Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue their rise, while Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots continue their slide. There is a Core Four of teams at the top, followed by …

On the heels of a crushing Super Bowl defeat, 49ers general manager John Lynch admitted his eyes wandered when the Greatest Of All Time hit the NFL free-agency market. “When you’re talking about one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time with Tom Brady, of course you’re going to have some internal discussion,” Lynch told …

Tom Brady’s potential suitors in free agency appear to be quickly deflating, and at least one national analyst believes the three-time NFL MVP will remain in New England. The Tennessee Titans re-signed quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a four-year extension Sunday, and NBC analyst Chris Simms cited sources saying that the San Francisco 49ers have decided …