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Pirates RHP Jared Jones (elbow discomfort) sidelined
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones will miss his final Spring Training start with right elbow discomfort with no estimate on when he can start throwing again.,Jones, slated to be the Pirates' No. 2 starter this season, reported discomfort after a bullpen session on Sunday. The team is await...

Report: Oscar Piastri's new McLaren deal tops $25M annually
After helping McLaren to a constructor's championship in 2024, Oscar Piastri was rewarded with a multi-year contract worth nearly $26 million per year, according to Racing News 365.,The new deal replaces Piastri's contract that ran through 2026 and was set to pay him over $7 million per season.,"It'...

Reports: Commanders trade picks for Texans LT Laremy Tunsil
The Washington Commanders brought in a new anchor at left tackle, acquiring five-time Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil from the Houston Texans on Monday, multiple reports said.,According to NFL Network, the Commanders are sending a 2025 third-round draft pick and second- and fourth-rounders in 2026 to Houst...

Mets C Francisco Alvarez (hand) to miss 6-8 weeks
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez fractured a hamate bone in his left hand and will be out six to eight weeks, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Sunday.,The 23-year-old suffered the injury during batting practice on Saturday.,Alvarez quickly established himself as one of the exciting backs...

Utah HC G Karel Vejmelka signs 5-year extension
Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka signed a five-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by Utah, however TSN reported the deal is worth $23.75 million.,"Karel's confident demeanor helps set the tone for our team every day," Utah president of ...

Red-hot Thunder face Grizzlies without Jaren Jackson Jr.
For the slumping Memphis Grizzlies, this isn't the best time to play the best team in the NBA's Western Conference.,The Grizzlies, who have suffered three straight last-second losses, host the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night. That means dealing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a strong candidate ...

Sky move home games against Fever to larger United Center
The Chicago Sky are the latest team to book a bigger venue for home games against the Indiana Fever in the 2025 season.,The Sky are moving their June 7 and July 27 games with the Fever to the United Center in Chicago, home of the Bulls. It seats more than 20,000 for basketball, while the Sky's home,...

McLaren names IndyCar legend as new team principal
McLaren promoted legendary driver Tony Kanaan to team principal of its IndyCar organization on Friday.,Kanaan, 50, had been the team's deputy boss since the end of the 2024 season after serving as a special advisor.,McLaren also named Kevin Thimjon as its president on Friday.,"A lot has happened sin...

Clinton Portis joins DeSean Jackson's Delaware State coaching staff
Former All-Pro running back Clinton Portis joined the Delaware State coaching staff of DeSean Jackson. ,Portis played nine seasons in the NFL with the Washington franchise and Denver Broncos, who traded the 2002 Rookie of the Year for cornerback Champ Bailey after two seasons. ,Portis, 43, compile...

Jared Cannonier takes care of Gregory Rodrigues at Fight Night
Jared Cannonier knocked out Gregory Rodrigues just 21 seconds into the fourth round of their main-event middleweight fight on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.,Cannonier (18-8-0) used punches to down Rodrigues for his first win since June 17, 2023. Rodrigues (16-6-0) saw a three-fight ...

76ers convert new G Jared Butler to standard contract
The Philadelphia 76ers converted newly acquired guard Jared Butler from a two-way deal to a standard, two-year NBA contract on Thursday.,The Sixers acquired Butler and four future second-round draft picks (2027, 2028 and two in 2030) from the Washington Wizards in exchange for a 2026 first-round sel...

Report: 76ers converting new G Jared Butler to standard contract
The Philadelphia 76ers are converting newly acquired guard Jared Butler from a two-way deal to a standard, two-year NBA contract, ESPN reported on Thursday.,The Sixers acquired Butler and four future second-round draft picks (2027, 2028 and two in 2030) from the Washington Wizards in exchange for a ...

High-flying St. John’s moves home finale from campus to MSG
No. 9 St. John's added one more game at Madison Square Garden to its schedule.,The Big East leaders announced Thursday that their home finale March 1 against Seton Hall would be moved from its campus in Queens to MSG.,Between Carnesecca Arena and MSG, St. John's is a perfect 15-0 in home games this ...

NASCAR ejects two crew chiefs before Daytona 500
NASCAR ejected two Cup Series crew chiefs from the rest of the Daytona 500 weekend on Thursday due to rules violations.,Chris Lawson, crew chief for Front Row Motorsports driver Todd Gilliland, and Billy Plourde, crew chief for Rick Ware Racing's Cody Ware, were both sanctioned for improper weights ...

Jake Paul to Canelo Alvarez: 'You could be bought'
Jake Paul pulled no punches while blasting Canelo Alvarez on social media, claiming that the latter "ducked" a planned fight with him to sign a contract with Riyadh Season.,In a video posted to social media on Friday, Paul displayed what he said was a contract signed by both him and Alvarez for a fi...
Canelo Alvarez Ducked Jake Paul and It’s Probably for the Best
In the 11th hour, boxing legend Canelo Alvarez backed out of his agreement to fight Jake Paul, instead facing off against Terence Crawford in a move that's the best for everyone....

Canelo Alvarez signs Saudi deal, nixing Jake Paul fight
Canelo Alvarez has signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, scuttling reports late Thursday that he was close to a deal for a boxing match with Jake Paul in May.,The Riyadh Season pact was announced by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia. Financial te...

Report: Jake Paul, Canelo Alvarez nearing deal for bout
Jake Paul, one of the world's most popular boxers, and Canelo Alvarez, one of the world's most accomplished boxers, reportedly are set to square off in the ring.,The two are closing in on a deal for a May 3 cruiserweight bout (200-pound limit) at Las Vegas, ESPN reported Thursday night. The match re...

Antonio Gates among four elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
NEW ORLEANS -- Antonio Gates, who went from being an undrafted player to one of the most prolific pass-catching tight ends in NFL history, was among four selections to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday night.,The former San Diego/Los Angeles Charger, who was a two-time finalist, was joined b...

Corey LaJoie to run partial Cup Series schedule for RWR
Corey LaJoie will run a part-time NASCAR Cup Series schedule for Rick Ware Racing in 2025.,In addition to piloting the No. 01 Ford, he will serve as a race analyst for five faces on Amazon Prime Video.,"The Amazon piece is one of the reasons why this year is going to look a little bit different," La...