Happy Tuesday, everyone. Before we get to recapping what happened last night, we have some breaking news to go over . Below, you'll read about Phil Mickelson joining LIV Golf (Lefty has been linked to the league for months and is in the twilight of his career). He's not the only big name bolting for LIV. Early this morning, Dustin Johnson resigned from his membership on the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf . It's a big deal because, , DJ, 37, has a lot to lose -- he was on the cusp of Brandon Facyson Jersey securing a lifetime membership on the PGA Tour, having more than 20 wins, and was in the midst of his 15th season on tour. OK, let's get to the rest of the news now. This is the article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM morning newsletter. To sign up and get this in your inbox, fill out the information below. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. 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Overall, at three years and $95 million , it is the largest contract ever for a non-quarterback on a per-year basis. The contract includes a no-trade clause. I could go on forever listing Donald's achievements, but for the sake of time, I'll list just a few for reference: Three-time AP Defensive Player of the Year (tied for most all-time) Eight-time Pro Bowler and seven-time first-team All-Pro 98 sacks since entering the league in 2014, most in the NFL 423 pre sures over the last five seasons, 109 more than anyone else Those last two numbers are mighty impre sive, but they don't even begin to do Donald justice. He operates almost exclusively as a defensive tackle, often taking on double- and even triple-teams. When the Rams needed him most, he came up with a crucial pre sure on Joe Burrow on fourth down in the Super Bowl to clinch the game. While the money is astronomical, this is a huge win for the Rams, too. Donald had considered retiring this offseason if he didn't get a satisfactory deal, and the Rams were willing and able to meet the asking price. With nearly all of their biggest contributors returning, the Junior Seau Jersey Rams will try to become the first team to win back-to-back championships since the Patriots in the 2003 and 2004 seasons. ... AND ALSO A GOOD MORNING TO THE The Avalanche are proving to be nearly as unstoppable as an Aaron Donald pa s rush. Colorado finished off a sweep of the with a and are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001 . Just 1:19 into overtime, scored the game-winner, putting in a rebound after his own tip was stopped by Oilers goalie . The Avalanche trailed 3-1 after two periods and 4-2 nearly halfway through the third period before coming back and forcing OT. Colorado ripped Zion Johnson Jersey off three straight goals -- one each from , and to take a shocking 5-4 lead. then grabbed a late goal for the hosts to force overtime, but it proved for naught. The Avalanche offense is absolutely ridiculous. MacKinnon already has 12 multi-point games this postseason , tied for fourth-most in a single postseason ever. Defenseman had five points (one goal, four a sists). The Colorado forecheck is relentle s, and there are capable goal scorers all over the ice. It's just an awesome, fun-to-watch group. And it's showing in the postseason. The Avalanche have lost two games this playoffs. That's tied for fewest by any team since every series became best-of-seven in 1987. The Avalanche are 7-0 on the road this postseason. Colorado will go for its third Stanley Cup in franchise history against the winner of the Lightning-Rangers Eastern Conference Final. New York leads 2-1 and have a chance to push Tampa to the brink tonight. Honorable mentions The Mets' Eduardo Escobar hit for the cycle in a . Aaron Rodgers is , which he did not do last year. Rob Walton is purchasing the Broncos for a record $4.5 billion. The Angels may be struggling, but they introduced some they'll debut Saturday. And not such a good morning for... ALL THE QUARTERBACKS WHO HAVE TO FACE AARON DONALD I'm sorry. Not so honorable mentions The Cowboys and Dalton Schultz are not making much progre s on contract talks, and Bruce Ca sidy as head coach. Pat Riley says Kyle Lowry this offseason. Phil Mickelson joins LIV Golf, but still intends to play in majors After a long and controversial last few months, Phil Mickelson , and he is in the field for its first event, which starts Thursday in London. Mickelson reportedly agreed to a deal of roughly $200 million to join the Chase Daniel Jersey league, which operates in direct opposition to the PGA Tour. PGA Tour commi sioner Jay Monahan said players who join LIV Golf , and Kevin Na in favor of LIV Golf over the weekend. Mickelson said in that he still intends to play in majors , which are run by individual organizations rather than the PGA Tour. Mickelson has long been linked to the upstart league, which promises big paydays and a more relaxed schedule. In the proce s, he's put down the PGA -- like back in February when he ." Later that month, though, it was reported Mickelson in the aftermath, apologized and took a break from golf. He did not play at the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills (he was the event's defending champion), and his last PGA Tour appearance -- perhaps ever? -- was at the Farmers Insurance Open in late February, where he mi sed the cut. Mickelson is by far the biggest name in the LIV Golf event this weekend, though here are some others: Dustin Johnson Louis Oosthuizen Kevin Na Sergio Garcia You can find the full list . One player who won't be joining? Tiger Woods , who allegedly according to LIV Golf Investments CEO Greg Norman. MLB Power Rankings: New No. 1 (and No. 2!); Angels falling fast After a busy weekend in MLB, there's a lot of movement in , and that includes both of the top two spots. I'll give you a hint: They share the same city. Snyder: " No. 1: Yankees -- They are on pace for 117 wins. I know it's early, but it's not *that* early. ... No. 2: Mets -- A 6-0 homestand followed by splitting four games in Los Angeles? This is quite a team. A team with two aces on the injured list." Here's the entire top five: 1. Yankees (prev: 2) 2. Mets (prev: 3) 3. Dodgers (prev: 1) 4. Astros (prev: 6) 5. Cardinals (prev: 10) Meanwhile, it's not such good news for another squad in a two-team city. The Angels were this week's biggest faller, going from 11th to 18th, and Snyder says some big changes should be considered. Snyder: " Even if it's not nece sarily his fault, sometimes firing the manager jars something loose. Joe Maddon 's already accomplished a ton and made a lot of money in baseball anyway." What we're watching Tuesday Eastern Conference Final Game 4: at , Nasir Adderley Jersey 8 p.m. on TNT Dodgers at White Sox , 8:10 p.m. on TBS Angel City FC vs Dash , 10 p.m. on