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Lakers extend Rob Pelinka's contract in addition to promotion, sources say Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, league sources told ESPN. The Lakers announced Friday that they had promoted Pelinka to the VP title, and sources ...
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LSU coach Orgeron's success fueling Cajun pride on the bayou LAROSE, La. — A cardboard likeness of Ed Orgeron, wearing a purple polo with gold LSU lettering, stands in an entertainment parlor at the home of one of his childhood friends. The life-size cutout was displayed a couple years ago at a celebration dubbed ...
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Trea Turner, Nationals avoid arbitration with $7.45M deal for 2020 WASHINGTON -- Shortstop Trea Turner and the Washington Nationals agreed to a $7.45 million, one-year contract Friday, as the World Series champions avoided arbitration by settling with all of their eligible players. Turner joined lefty reliever Roenis Elias, ...
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Reds' Trevor Bauer agrees to $17.5M deal to avoid arbitration CINCINNATI -- Trevor Bauer agreed to a one-year, $17.5 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, bypassing salary arbitration after the All-Star pitcher had a contentious hearing with Cleveland last offseason. Bauer, acquired from the Indians in July, ...
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Seven steps to get Patriots back into Super Bowl contention: Bring back Tom Brady, plus more The Patriots find themselves in the unfamiliar spot of already being ousted from the playoffs before the divisional round. For the past decade, New England typically would enjoy a first-round bye and get its Super Bowl run started this weekend. Now, due to ...
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Williams' Tar Heels struggling entering visit from Clemson CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — The losses are adding up for North Carolina, along with the sleepless nights for Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams. The Tar Heels have their worst record through 15 games in 17 seasons under Williams. They've struggled to ...
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Sources: Cody Bellinger reaches record $11.5M deal with Dodgers The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration with 2019 National League MVP Cody Bellinger on Friday, agreeing to an $11.5 million deal for 2020, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. That's a record for a first-time-eligible player, beating the $10.85 million ...
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Michigan State basketball's walking wounded list grows; Xavier Tillman, Kyle Ahrens ailing EAST LANSING — Joshua Langford won't play this year. Tom Izzo expects Kyle Ahrens will be bothered by his multitude of injuries the rest of the season. Cassius Winston and Rocket Watts both have battled their own physical ailments. Now add Xavier ...
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'Home game' for LSU in national championship means fewer weekend hotel bookings so far Beth Biundo, owner of Beth Biundo Sweets, decorates LSU cookies for customers at her bakeshop at 3917 Barrone Street in New Orleans, La. Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. One of her clients ordered Clemson Tiger paw cookies along with the LSU Tiger paws ...
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Orioles add middle infield depth, claim Richard Ureña on waivers from Blue Jays Less than a week after signing veteran José Iglesias to be their starting shortstop, the Orioles added to their middle infield depth by claiming Richard Ureña on waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Infielder Pat Valaika, a waiver claim earlier this offseason, was ...
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Chiefs' Travis Kelce, Jones questionable vs. Texans The Kansas City Chiefs' pursuit of an AFC Championship continues this weekend with a home game against the Houston Texans, and they might be shorthanded. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) and defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf) are questionable ...
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Red Sox acquire reliever Austin Brice from Miami Marlins It was a busy day for the Red Sox, who agreed to deals for five of their seven arbitration eligible players just before Friday's 1 p.m. deadline. And that didn't stop them from making other moves elsewhere. The team acquired righthanded reliever Austin Brice ...
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Blue Jays reached deals with Ken Giles, Matt Shoemaker TORONTO -- Blue Jays closer Ken Giles will get $9.6 million and Toronto starter Matt Shoemaker got a $4.2 million deal in one-year agreements reached Friday. Both pitchers had been eligible for salary arbitration. The 29-year-old Giles made $6.3 million last ...
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Detroit Tigers avoid arbitration with deals for four players Last year, the Detroit Tigers attended a salary arbitration hearing for the first time in 18 seasons. This year, order has been restored. The Tigers agreed to one-year contracts with all four of their remaining salary arbitration-eligible players on Friday afternoon, ...
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Andre Drummond Trade Rumors: Hawks Could've Landed Pistons C with 1st-Round Pick The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly aware of what it will take to acquire center Andre Drummond from the Detroit Pistons. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Hawks "could have landed Drummond already if they were willing to include a first-round pick ...
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Who is pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore and how does he fit into the Cardinals' plans? It's not often that a minor leaguer gets top billing in a six-piece trade involving an established big-league hitter, especially when that hitter has batted over .300 in two of the past three seasons and owns a career .298 average and 119 OPS+. But that's what ...
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Lakers Trade Rumors: Kyle Kuzma 'No Longer A Firm Part' Of Long-Term Plans The Anthony Davis trade with the New Orleans Pelicans stripped the Los Angeles Lakers of all their young players except for one: Kyle Kuzma. Coming into the 2019-20 NBA season, Kuzma was viewed as the team's best hopes for a third All-Star player and a ...
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DeMar DeRozan is playing like a superstar, but that doesn't mean he is one Since LaMarcus Aldridge started shooting threes, DeMar DeRozan has been Giannis-lite. Is this superstar version of DeRozan sustainable and the type of centerpiece the Spurs should plan around? Marilyn Dubinski: As long as the Spurs can keep four ...
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Expectant Michelle Wie wants daughter to see her do it all Michelle Wie never thought she'd raise a family on tour. Not for any particular reason really. Mostly just thought it looked too hard. She idolized Lorena Ochoa and admired the way she walked away on top of the game to start a family. But when 30-year-old ...
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IOC president defends rules limiting Olympic protests LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The political neutrality of the Olympics would be undercut if an athlete took a knee in protest on the medal podium at this year's Tokyo Games, IOC President Thomas Bach said Friday. One day after the International Olympic ...
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TJ Warren, Jimmy Butler, fined for their roles in heated altercation Wednesday Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren and Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler have been fined for their roles in Wednesday's heated exchange during Miami's 122-108 win over Indiana at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Warren has been fined $25,000 for engaging in an ...
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Thomas blossoming into top-flight center Blues were hoping for when they drafted him ST. LOUIS — When Robert Thomas retrieved a missed pass from teammate Tyler Bozak, curled to the circle and whipped a shot past Buffalo goalie Linus Ullmark, it signified the growth of a first-round pick. And then he was perched behind the Sabres net ...
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Penn State's Parker to join West Virginia as offensive coordinator MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Penn State wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Gerad Parker will be hired as West Virginia's new offensive coordinator, Fox Sports' national writer Bruce Feldman is reporting. It's not yet clear how Parker's arrival ...
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BREAKING: Washington hires their offensive coordinator SEATTLE – John Donovan has been named offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Washington football team, head coach Jimmy Lake announced today. Donovan, who spent the last four seasons on the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive staff, ...
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Maxwell: Selectors were right to drop me from ODI team Fresh from another thrilling Big Bash League performance, Glenn Maxwell insists he has no point to prove with Australian selectors while suggesting he deserved to be dropped from the national one-day side. Maxwell clubbed seven sixes in his 83 not out ...
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Michigan State WR Cody White says he's entering NFL Draft EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State receiver Cody White said Friday he's forgoing his senior season and entering the 2020 NFL draft. White made the announcement on social media. "After a tough decision, I have decided to pursue my lifelong ...
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North Dakota State and James Madison back in FCS title game FRISCO, Texas — North Dakota State and James Madison are certainly familiar with the FCS championship game in Frisco, Texas. The Bison and Dukes are both back to play for the title Saturday. It is the eighth time in nine years for North Dakota State has ...
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Steph Curry Says He Was Recruiting Giannis to Play Video Game TV cameras caught Stephen Curry possibly tampering with Giannis Antetokounmpo, but he claims this was simply not the case. "Come to the Dubs." – Steph, probably pic.twitter.com/PZRc8179JZ. — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) January 9, 2020.
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Eagles sign CB Trevor Williams to futures deal The Eagles announced on Friday that they signed cornerback Trevor Williams to a futures deal. Williams entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the then-San Diego Chargers in 2016. The 5-11, 191-pound Williams played 37 games (27 starts) with ...
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Scott Stinson: Players push for change amid 'a scary time for women's hockey' The National Hockey League is an obvious potential partner, but the NHL has said it won't form a women's hockey league where one already exists. This seems a convenient excuse. TORONTO • Renata Fast had every reason to worry. The 25-year-old ...
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Barstool Sports is close to selling to a casino company you've never heard of Barstool Sports, the high-profile, controversial, and fast-growing sports media company, may soon have a new owner: A low-profile casino operator. Sources say The Chernin Group, which currently owns Barstool, is in advanced talks to sell a majority stake in ...
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