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Jaguars OL Trystan Colon retires at age 28
The Jacksonville Jaguars placed veteran offensive lineman Trystan Colon on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday, marking his retirement after six NFL seasons.,Colon, 28, signed a one-year contract with the Jaguars in early June before the start of minicamp.,He played in 12 games at center with four s...
Report: TE Zach Ertz (torn ACL) cleared for football activities
Free agent tight end Zach Ertz has officially been cleared for all football activities following a torn ACL last season, ESPN reported on Tuesday night.,A three-time Pro Bowl selection, the 35-year-old Ertz intends to play this season, which would be his 14th. ESPN reported that he was catching foot...
Pac-12, Mountain West announce poaching lawsuit settlement
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences called a truce in their legal dispute over the former "poaching" member institutions from the latter.,A settlement between the rival leagues was reached and announced Tuesday, with terms not disclosed.,The Mountain West pursued legal action in 2024 after the ...
WR Zay Flowers, Ravens agree to four-year, $140M extension
Two-time Pro-Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers agreed to a four-year, $140 million extension on Tuesday that includes $108 million guaranteed with the Baltimore Ravens.,Flowers' representatives at WinSportsGroup released details of the deal to multiple media outlets before the Ravens made the move offi...
UFC's Allan Nascimento. 34. dies of apparent heart attack
Flyweight Allan Nascimento has died of an apparent heart attack in his sleep, the UFC announced. He was 34.,"Despite the efforts of the responding medical team, he was pronounced deceased at the scene," UFC wrote Monday on X.,"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Allan's family, friends, te...
'Good vibes' for D-backs as they battle Padres for wild card
After an eventful trade deadline day, the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks return to the business of stalking the final two National League wild-card spots Tuesday in Phoenix.,The Diamondbacks (60-53) pulled two games ahead of the Padres (58-55) following the 5-1 victory for Arizona as the ...
7 MLB Teams That Completely Lost the Trade Deadline
The MLB trade deadline has passed, and these seven teams could regret failing to make the moves they needed to improve their postseason chances....
Falcons, RB Bijan Robinson agree to three-year, $75M extension
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson agreed to a contract extension valued at a maximum of $75 million over three years, according to multiple reports, with Atlanta anxious to end the "hold in" status of the All-Pro in training camp.,Robinson will become the highest-paid running back in NFL history w...
Cubs boost staff with RHP Ryan Zeferjahn, LHP Braxton Garrett
The Chicago Cubs acquired a pair of pitchers in separate deals Monday, landing right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels and left-handed starter Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins.,The Angels acquired catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros and minor league right-hand...
Brandon Pfaadt, Diamondbacks shut down Padres
Brandon Pfaadt won his sixth straight decision, Tim Tawa had three hits including a three-run homer, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 in Phoenix in a game matching National League wild-card contenders Monday.,Pfaadt (6-1) gave up five hits and one unearned run in 6 2/3 inni...
Cardinals ship Lars Nootbaar to Diamondbacks
The St. Louis Cardinals traded outfielder Lars Nootbaar to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team announced Monday.,Right-hander Daniel Eagen, left-hander Sandro Santana and a player to be named later will head to St. Louis in return.,Eagen, 23, was ranked fifth among Diamondbacks prospects by MLB Pipel...
Pirates add RHPs Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, Lake Bachar in trio of deals
The Pittsburgh Pirates finished a remodel of their bullpen Monday when they acquired right-handers Luke Weaver from the New York Mets, Kirby Yates from the Los Angeles Angels and Lake Bachar from the Miami Marlins ahead of the trade deadline.,In a fourth trade, the Pirates swapped right-hander Hunte...
Reports: Cardinals ship Lars Nootbaar to Diamondbacks
The St. Louis Cardinals are trading outfielder Lars Nootbaar to the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to multiple reports Monday.,The Athletic reported that right-hander Daniel Eagen and infielder Ruben Santana are two of the three players headed to St. Louis. The identity of the third player was not ...
Veteran Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom invokes no-trade clause
Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom will remain with the team after utilizing the no-trade clause in his contract, according to reports by The Athletic and MLB.com.,The team approached the two-time Cy Young winner about waiving his no-trade clause for a trade deadline deal that would send him to...
Reports: Cubs boost staff with RHP Ryan Zeferjahn, LHP Braxton Garrett
The Chicago Cubs acquired a pair of pitchers in separate deals Monday, landing right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels and left-handed starter Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins, multiple outlets reported.,The Angels acquired catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros ...
Report: Veteran Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom invokes no-trade clause
Despite reported trade interest, Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom will remain with the team after utilizing the no-trade clause in his contract, according to a report by The Athletic.,The team reportedly approached the two-time Cy Young winner about waiving his no-trade clause for a trade deadline ...
Rangers send INF Josh Smith to Blue Jays for LHP Adam Macko
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired utility infielder Josh Smith in a trade with the Texas Rangers on Monday.,Smith, who has bounced between the major leagues and Triple-A this season, gets a fresh start in Toronto, while Texas is acquiring rookie left-hander Adam Macko, per the reports.,The Blue Jays ar...
Guardians grab slugger Jo Adell from Angels
The Cleveland Guardians added some right-handed pop to their lineup with the addition of outfielder Jo Adell in a trade Monday with the Los Angeles Angels.,The Angels received catcher prospect Jacob Cozart as the return piece in the trade-deadline deal.,Adell, selected 10th overall by Los Angeles in...
Wild-card contenders Diamondbacks, Padres clash in desert
The Arizona Diamondbacks were in danger of falling into a deeper hole when they faced the San Diego Padres before the All-Star break. How things have changed.,After salvaging a split in the finale of a four-game set in San Diego on July 9, the Diamondbacks have the best record in the National League...
Report: White Sox boost bullpen, acquire Mets RHP Huascar Brazoban
The Chicago White Sox acquired right-handed reliever Huascar Brazoban from the New York Mets for minor league pitching prospects Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin, The Athletic reported late Sunday night.,Neither team has confirmed the trade.,Brazoban, 36, is 5-2 with a 2.56 ERA, 23 walks and 49 strikeou...