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49ers sign TE George Kittle to four-year extension
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle signed a four-year contract extension worth up to $76.4 million to become the highest-paid player at the position.,General manager John Lynch confirmed the deal on Tuesday morning. Multiple outlets reported the financial components.,"In 2017, our first yea...
Report: OWGR points imminent for LIV Golf events
LIV Golf members are on the verge of a major victory less than two months after abandoning their two-year push to receive Official World Golf Ranking points. ,According to Sportico, OWGR and the Saudi-funded league that launched in 2022 are near an agreement to award LIV players points for the first...
Is Devin Williams Down to His Last Out as New York Yankees Closer?
Devin Williams is learning what it takes to close games in New York, where the ninth inning comes with pressure unlike anywhere else....
Miami Heat Never Belonged in 2025 NBA Playoffs
The Cavaliers swept the Heat in dominant fashion, proving Miami's Play-In push was no match for Cleveland's top-tier offensive execution....
Dodgers look to bullpen in clash vs. Sandy Alcantara, Marlins
The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to revive some of their bullpen magic from the 2024 postseason when they host the Miami Marlins in the middle contest of a three-game series on Tuesday night.,The Dodgers will use their relievers to cover nine innings in a return to the postseason strategy that ralli...
Reports: 49ers' George Kittle agrees to 4-year extension
San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle has agreed to terms on a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension -- according to multiple reports -- making him the NFL's highest-paid tight end.,Forty million dollars of that contract reportedly is guaranteed for Kittle, who now is under contract with San ...
Diamondbacks look to shut down explosive Mets
Brandon Nimmo knows the New York Mets could have completed a four-game sweep of the Washington Nationals on Monday afternoon.,But salvaging a split in telling fashion almost was as satisfying for Nimmo and the Mets, who will look to build on Monday's offensive outburst when they return home Tuesday ...
Reds look to again take advantage of Cardinals' road woes
Noelvi Marte and the Cincinnati Reds will look to continue their roll Tuesday night when they host the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of a four-game series.,Marte went 1-for-2 with an RBI triple and two walks on Monday in the Reds' 3-1 series-opening victory. Cincinnati has won a season-best...
After humiliating loss, Nats face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler
The Washington Nationals enter their Tuesday series opener in Philadelphia on the heels of a humbling defeat, and they will be challenged to get back on track as they face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler.,Washington won two of three against the New York Mets over the weekend before absorbing a 19-5 setbac...
Guardians hope Tanner Bibee can maintain mastery of Twins
The Cleveland Guardians have been unbeatable against the Minnesota Twins of late with Tanner Bibee on the mound.,The right-hander will try to end the Guardians' three-game overall losing streak when he faces the visiting Twins on Tuesday. Minnesota has won four in a row and six of its past seven.,In...
Dodgers blow lead, then rally past Marlins in 10th
Tommy Edman hit a game-ending two-run single to right field in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers registered a 7-6 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.,Teoscar Hernandez homered for the third consecutive game as the Dodgers, wh...
MLB roundup: Brandon Nimmo posts 9 RBIs in Mets' rout of Nats
Brandon Nimmo had four hits, including a grand slam and a three-run homer, and drove in a career-high nine runs as the visiting New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals 19-5 on Monday to earn a four-game series split.,Jeff McNeil also homered and added a triple and a sacrifice fly, and Mark Vie...
Nick Allen, Braves send Rockies to 7th straight loss
Nick Allen had three hits, Michael Harris II produced a tiebreaking two-run double in the fifth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 in Denver on Monday night.,Eli White, Alex Verdugo and Sean Murphy had two hits each for Atlanta, and Bryce Elder tossed six solid innings. Rais...
USC recruit Alijah Arenas has ‘no major injuries’ after crash
Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas did not suffer major injuries in a fiery single-car crash last week and is set to be released from the hospital soon, according to his father's podcast.,Arenas is the son of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, and one of his podcast co-hosts o...
Dodgers put Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) on injured list
The Los Angeles Dodgers put starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list Monday, one day after he lasted just one inning before being pulled with right shoulder discomfort.,The Dodgers said Glasnow was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation. The team recalled right-hander Noah Davis from ...
Bailey Ober, Twins hand Guardians another lopsided loss
Bailey Ober allowed one run over 7 2/3 innings and Edouard Julien set the pace for Minnesota's big offensive night with a leadoff homer as the Twins won their fourth straight, 11-1 over the host Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.,Jonah Bride had three hits, Ryan Jeffers clubbed a two-run homer off...
Reds win fifth straight, topple road-weary Cardinals
Gavin Lux went 3-for-4, Jose Trevino homered and Nick Martinez allowed one run over six innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds past the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, 3-1, Monday night.,Martinez (1-3) worked out trouble in fifth and sixth innings thanks to a pair of inning-ending double plays to earn hi...
Alabama F Derrion Reid transfers to Oklahoma
Alabama forward Derrion Reid revealed Monday that he is transferring to Oklahoma.,Reid, 6-feet-8, 220 pounds, was a five-star high school recruit and McDonald's All-American in the Class of 2024. He made three starts as a freshman, including the first two games of the season, but mostly played a rol...
Rob Manfred confirms he’s considering end to Pete Rose ban
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed he will make a ruling about the continuation of Pete Rose's ban from baseball not long after he met with President Donald Trump to discuss the topic.,Manfred spoke Monday at a meeting of the Associated Press Sports Editors, where he confirmed ...
Several notable Eagles skip White House visit; Trump honors 'incredible' team
Unlike the last time they won the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House to celebrate their championship.,But, still, less than half the team showed up.,Philadelphia earned the invitation to the White House by beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, 40-22.,It was optio...