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Padres trade for Pirates LHP Martin Perez
The San Diego Padres added former All-Star Martin Perez to their rotation Tuesday, acquiring the left-hander from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league left-hander Ronaldys Jimenez.,Perez, 33, signed a one-year contract worth $8 million to join the Pirates last offseason after two prod...
Hurricanes re-sign C Martin Necas to 2-year deal
Carolina center Martin Necas, who had filed with for salary arbitration on July 5, avoided a hearing by signing a two-year, $13 million contract with the Hurricanes on Monday.,Necas, 25, was a restricted free agent after a 53-point season (24 goals, 29 assists) in 77 games for Carolina last season. ...
Underpaid in KC? Patrick Mahomes dishes on QB deals
Patrick Mahomes' $450 million deal remains the NFL's gold standard when it comes to total contract value.,But the $45 million average annual value for the 10-year deal he reached in 2020 is suddenly tied for 11th among the league's quarterbacks.,The three-time Super Bowl MVP saw Miami's Tua Tagovail...
Rafael Nadal wins, sets up Olympics showdown with Novak Djokovic
PARIS -- Spain's Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return to the city on Sunday to blast his way into the second round of the Olympic tennis tournament and set up a blockbuster clash with nemesis Novak Djokovic of Serbia.,That the Nadal-Djokovic clash will not determine gold was the only slip in the Ol...
Mets add Jesse Winker, complete trade with Nationals
The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals to complete a trade on Sunday morning.,The Nationals received minor league right-hander Tyler Stuart in the trade.,Winker was in the lineup during Washington's 14-3 rout of the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday when news ...
QB Adrian Martinez: From MVP of UFL to Jets training camp
Aaron Rodgers has more company in the quarterback room as the New York Jets signed former UFL MVP quarterback Adrian Martinez to the training camp roster Saturday.,Martinez, 24, earned those MVP honors by throwing for 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for a league-leading 528 yards last se...
Jets sign former UFL MVP QB Adrian Martinez to training camp roster
Aaron Rodgers has more company in the quarterback room as the New York Jets signed former UFL MVP quarterback Adrian Martinez to the training camp roster Saturday.,Martinez, 24, earned those MVP honors by throwing for 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for a league-leading 528 yards last se...
Twins reinstate RHP Brock Stewart from 60-day IL
The Minnesota Twins reinstated relief pitcher Brock Stewart from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday.,The 32-year-old right-hander has missed the Twins' past 70 games with tendinitis in his pitching shoulder.,Stewart posted a 0.68 ERA with no decisions and seven holds in 13 relief appearances befor...
Minnesota United blank Quakes, halt winless streak
An own goal and Bongokuhle Hlongwane's tally were enough for Minnesota United to defeat the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 in a clash pitting teams trying to shed troublesome stretches Saturday night at Saint Paul, Minn., ,San Jose defender Tanner Beason was charged with the own goal in the first...
Phillies C J.T. Realmuto activated from IL
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated star catcher J.T. Realmuto from the 10-day injured list on Saturday.,Realmuto, a three-time All-Star, has been sidelined since mid-June following right meniscus surgery. ,Also on Saturday, the Phillies recalled right-hander Yunior Marte from Lehigh Valley and opt...
Struggling Minnesota United, Earthquakes both need a win
Minnesota United FC haven't won in their last nine matches.,But they still are in better shape than the San Jose Earthquakes.,The teams meet Saturday night at Saint Paul, Minn., where Minnesota United will be desperate to get things turned around.,Minnesota (8-10-6, 30 points) has just two draws sin...
Reports: Vikings, QB J.J. McCarthy agree to 4-year deal
The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy have agreed to a four-year, $21.85 million contract, two days before rookies are set to report to camp in Eagan, Minn., multiple outlets reported Friday.,Per ESPN, the contract is fully guaranteed and includes a $12.71 million signing bonus and opt...
White Sox sign 3B Nick Senzel
The Chicago White Sox signed free agent third baseman Nick Senzel on Wednesday. ,Financial terms of the deal were not announced. ,Senzel, 29, was designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals on July 6 and released five days later. He appeared in 64 games for Washington this year, hitting .2...
Dynamo escape lowly San Jose with late goal
Substitute Daniel Steres scored his first goal of the season in the 86th minute and the visiting Houston Dynamo escaped with a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.,Steres' volleyed finish vaulted the Dynamo (9-7-7, 34 points) to a fifth road victory of the season on a night ...
R&A CEO: LIV players have enough opportunities to qualify for Open
As he heads into his final Open Championship as the CEO of the R&A, the largest governing body in golf, Martin Slumbers feels there already are enough ways for members of LIV Golf to qualify for the major without installing a direct pathway.,LIV Golf has given up its attempts to gain accreditation w...
Chennedy Carter, Sky stun Aces in Vegas
Chennedy Carter scored eight of her game-high 34 points in a 1:11 stretch late in the fourth quarter Tuesday night and the visiting Chicago Sky surprised the Las Vegas Aces 93-85.,Marina Mabrey added 15 points for Chicago (10-14), while Angel Reese chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds for her 16th d...
Dynamo in search of top form vs. last-place Earthquakes
The Houston Dynamo look to rediscover last month's strong form on Wednesday night when they visit the San Jose Earthquakes, who continue to struggle after the dismissal of their manager.,The Dynamo (8-7-7, 31 points) were unbeaten in five matches in June, saving the best of the month for last with w...
QB Carson Beck brings calm to storm awaiting Georgia in 2024
There is comfort knowing what you have at quarterback, and Georgia coach Kirby Smart can only smile at just how settled the Bulldogs are at the position entering the 2024 season.,Carson Beck started every game last season, ending an apprenticeship behind Stetson Bennett, and went undefeated in the r...
Forward KJ Martin re-signs with 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers on Monday announced they re-signed forward KJ Martin, acquired during last season as part of a three-team, seven-player deal that sent disgruntled All-Star guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers.,The 76ers did not disclose financial terms, though multiple media reports...
MLB Draft: Rounds 3-10 include grandson of Heisman winner
The second day of the Major League Baseball draft kicked off when the Oakland Athletics drafted Rutgers shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer with the first pick of Round 3 Monday.,Rounds 3-10 were held Monday after the first two rounds (74 total picks) took place Sunday evening. The draft began with the C...