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Braves reel in RHP Robert Suarez on 3-year, $45M deal
Right-handed closer Robert Suarez agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.,Suarez will receive $13 million in 2026 and $16 million in each of the following two seasons.,Suarez, who turns 35 on March 1, recorded a National League-best 40 saves last season with...
Report: A's to sign reliever Mark Leiter Jr. to 1-year deal
The Athletics are in agreement with reliever Mark Leiter Jr. on a one-year deal for about $3 million, ESPN reported Thursday.,The 34-year-old right-hander was non-tendered by the New York Yankees after the 2025 season and became a free agent in November.,Leiter was 6-7 with two saves and a 4.84 ERA ...
Authorities: Sherrone Moore remains in custody during assault investigation
Sherrone Moore is not scheduled for an arraignment and charges have not been filed, but the fired Michigan coach remained in police custody Thursday, more than 18 hours after being taken to jail.,"The matter involving Mr. Moore remains under active investigation by law enforcement," the Washtenaw Co...
Steelers star LB T.J. Watt hospitalized with lung issue
Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt is undergoing medical evaluation of a lung at a local hospital after experiencing discomfort at the team's practice facility on Wednesday.,"He will not be at practice on Thursday, and his status for Monday night's game vs. Miami is in question," the Stee...
Everything you need to know about the LA Bowl
Here's everything you need to know about the LA Bowl:,LA BOWL,Washington Huskies (8-4) vs. Boise State Broncos (9-4),Saturday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. ET,SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif.,Consensus odds: Washington -9, Total 52.5,Bowl history: Washington's 44th appearance, 21-21-1 record; Boise State is 13-8 ...
Jake Paul injures nose prepping for Anthony Joshua fight
Jake Paul said he is nursing a nose injury just one week before his scheduled boxing match against former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.,Paul, a 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-fighter, said his injury has gotten worse while sparring in preparation for his Dec. 19 bout in Miami.,"It...
Capitals F Ryan Leonard (shoulder) out 3-4 weeks
Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard will be sidelined three to four weeks with a shoulder injury, the team announced Thursday.,Leonard was injured by a hit from Anaheim defenseman Jacob Trouba during the Capitals' 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks last Friday. He was placed on injured reserve two ...
Spain still No. 1 ahead of USWNT in FIFA Women's World Rankings
The U.S. women's national team remains hot on the heels of No. 1 Spain in the FIFA world rankings for December, released Thursday.,Spain stayed on top after clinching the UEFA Women's Nations League title. After falling to Spain in the final, Germany jumped two spots to No. 3 behind the Americans. ,...
Ravens DT Travis Jones agrees to 3-year extension
Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Travis Jones agreed to a three-year contract extension on Thursday that ties him to the team through the 2028 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple media outlets reported the deal is worth $40.5 million. NFL Network added that the contr...
Philadelphia signs GK George Marks to new contract
The Philadelphia Union announced a new contract with goalkeeper George Marks on Thursday.,Marks, 26, is signed through 2026 with two club options: the first through June 2027, the second through 2027-28.,"Since joining the Union in August, George has proven to be a strong, reliable component of our ...
Report: NWSL board voting on higher salaries for stars
The NSWL Board of Governors is in "advanced discussions" on a proposal that would allow higher salaries for star players, ESPN reported.,Team owners and league commissioner Jessica Berman are deciding whether to install a new roster mechanism that would allow teams to pay their best players amounts ...
Authorities: Sherrone Moore remains in police custody during assault investigation
Sherrone Moore is not scheduled for an arraignment and charges have not been filed, but the fired Michigan coach remained in police custody Thursday, more than 12 hours after being taken to jail. ,"The matter involving Mr. Moore remains under active investigation by law enforcement," the Washtenaw C...
NASCAR reaches settlement, ending antitrust trial
NASCAR reached a confidential settlement agreement on Thursday with Front Row Motorsports and Michael Jordan's 23XI racing in a federal courtroom in Charlotte.,The two race teams filed an antitrust lawsuit against the motorsports organization in 2024, alleging monopolist practices and accusing NASCA...
Devils' Timo Meier takes personal leave, Evgenii Dadonov goes on IR
New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier began a leave of absence from the team to address "a family health matter.","The entire organization supports Timo and his family and appreciates everyone respecting their privacy at this time," the Devils said in a statement Thursday.,The team was unclear how lo...
NASCAR reaches settlement to end antitrust trial
NASCAR reached a settlement agreement Thursday with Front Row Motorsports and Michael Jordan's 23XI racing in a federal courtroom in Charlotte.,The two race teams filed an antitrust lawsuit against the motorsports organization im 2024, alleging monopolist practices and accusing NASCAR of using anti-...
Warriors G Stephen Curry (thigh) expected to return Friday
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to return from his thigh contusion on Friday night against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.,The 37-year-old guard has missed the past five games since sustaining the injury in a 104-100 home loss against the Houston Rockets on Nov. 26. The War...
Report: Kentucky hiring Texas A&M's Jay Bateman as DC
Kentucky is hiring Texas A&M defensive coordinator Jay Bateman to fill the same role in Lexington, ESPN reported Thursday.,Bateman, 52, directed the Aggies' defense for the past two seasons on Mike Elko's staff and previously held coordinator duties at North Carolina, Army, Ball State, Elon and Sien...
Boise State, Washington kick off bowl season in LA Bowl
Boise State plays in a bowl game for the 22nd time in the past 27 seasons when it battles Washington on Saturday night in the LA Bowl at Inglewood, Calif.,It marks the second time in three seasons that the Broncos (9-4) are competing in the LA Bowl. Boise State lost 35-22 to UCLA in the 2023 edition...
Revenge on table as Army braces for Navy
In a somber press conference last year after Army lost to Navy, a reporter asked how long it would take for the Black Knights to get ready for their bowl game in two weeks.,Coach Jeff Monken had a swift and pointed answer.,"This game is going to take 365 days to get over," he said. "And probably a l...
No. 5 UConn brings balanced attack into showdown vs. Texas
No. 5 UConn is at full strength and will bring plenty of momentum into play when it faces Texas on Friday night in Hartford, Conn.,The Huskies (9-1) head home after a 77-73 win over No. 18 Florida on Tuesday in the Jimmy V Classic in New York City. Solo Ball scored 19 points to lead UConn to its fif...