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Busy Bruins visit Devils for first meeting of season
The Boston Bruins make their lone road stop during a busy stretch of four games in six days when they face the New Jersey Devils for the teams' first head-to-head meeting of the season Wednesday night in Newark, N.J.,Boston enters the matchup on a four-game points streak (3-0-1), having climbed back...
Paul bearer: 11-year-old pulls one-of-a-kind Skenes card
An 11-year-old in Los Angeles pulled a treasure when he unwrapped a one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card, Topps said Tuesday. ,A one-of-one edition Skenes card is from the Debut Patch collection and is autographed by Skenes as part of the 2024 Topps Chrome Update. The release includes rookies and...
Austin FC sign M Besard Sabovic to 3-year deal
Austin FC announced the signing of Swedish midfielder Besard Sabovic to a three-year contract Tuesday.,The deal includes an option for 2028 for Sabovic, 27, who most recently played for Sweden's Djurgarden.,His discovery rights were obtained from New York City FC for $50,000 in 2025 general allocati...
Real Salt Lake sign veteran Brazilian GK Rafael Cabral
Real Salt Lake signed veteran Brazilian goalkeeper Rafael Cabral to a two-year contract on Tuesday.,The deal includes options for 2027-28 for the 34-year-old netminder with 450 matches under his belt.,"Rafa brings a steady hand and high-level experience to our goalkeeping group," said chief soccer o...
Title-toting Ryan Day, Ohio State reflect on journey under championship glow
ATLANTA -- On only a few hours of sleep since his Buckeyes were crowned national champions on Monday night, Ohio State coach Ryan Day knows next year is closing fast.,And not just because the Buckeyes start the 2025 regular season against the Texas Longhorns in a high-profile home opener on Aug. 30 ...
Angels reach agreement with LHP Jose Quijada
The Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Jose Quijada avoided arbitration and agreed to a one-year deal for $1.075 million on Tuesday.,The agreement with the 29-year-old reliever includes a $3.75 million club option for 2026, the team announced.,Quijada was 2-2 with a 3.26 ERA, 17 walks and 24 strikeo...
San Diego FC acquire USMNT M Luca de la Torre
San Diego FC acquired U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Luca de la Torre on loan from Spain's Celta de Vigo.,The deal announced Tuesday runs through the 2025 MLS season and includes a purchase option.,The 26-year-old San Diego native joins the MLS expansion club after playing in Spain, the Netherl...
Ohio State backup QB Devin Brown transferring to Cal
After accomplishing his goal of winning a national championship with Ohio State on Monday night, backup quarterback Devin Brown is transferring to Cal.,Brown had entered the NCAA transfer portal on Dec. 9 but announced he would fulfill his commitment to the Buckeyes through their College Football Pl...
Colts hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator
The Indianapolis Colts announced the hiring of Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator on Tuesday.,Anarumo, 58, held the same post the past six seasons in Cincinnati before the Bengals fired him on Jan. 6.,The Colts parted ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley the same day after three s...
Bears officially announce Ben Johnson as head coach
The Chicago Bears announced the hiring of Ben Johnson as their head coach on Tuesday.,Johnson, 38, accepted the position with Chicago after three seasons as the offensive coordinator with the NFC North-rival Detroit Lions. He began his time with the Lions in 2019 as an offensive quality control coac...
TCU facing a tough test on glass vs. No. 12 Kansas
TCU and Kansas both knocked off Big 12 Conference rivals over the weekend and will look to carry that momentum into Wednesday night's meeting in Fort Worth, Texas.,The Horned Frogs (10-7, 3-3 Big 12) responded to a midweek loss against Utah by pulling off a dramatic 74-71 comeback victory over then-...
NFL names Ron Torbert the ref of Super Bowl LIX
Veteran NFL official Ron Torbert will be the referee of Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 in New Orleans, the NFL announced on Tuesday.,The officiating crew also consists of umpire Mike Morton, down judge Max Causey, line judge Mark Stewart, field judge Mearl Robinson, side judge Boris Cheek, back judge Jona...
Justin Thomas encourages 'on-course personality' in memo to golfers
Justin Thomas sent a memo to his fellow PGA Tour golfers on Tuesday, imploring them to be more accommodating to the sport's broadcast partners as a means to connect with the fans and improve television viewership.,In the memo, which was first obtained by The Athletic, recommendations such as pre- an...
Golf Glance: Torrey Pines preps for likely PGA Tour double-dip
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: The American Express (Sepp Straka),THIS WEEK: Farmers Insurance Open, San Diego, Jan. 22-25,Courses: Torrey Pines Golf Course, South (Par 72, 7,765 Yards); ...
WNBA free agency begins, with 59 players on the list
WNBA executives have flocked to Miami for the start of free agency, hoping to open conversations with players taking part in the new Unrivaled league.,Teams can begin negotiating with free agents on Tuesday, with contracts eligible to be signed starting Feb. 1.,Not all of the free agents are playing...
Fire sign Jonathan Bamba after transfer from Spanish side
The Chicago Fire acquired winger Jonathan Bamba on Tuesday and signed him to a contract that runs through the 2027 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Fire, who will also have a club option for 2028.,Bamba, who will serve as a designated player, comes via transfer from Spanish first di...
No. 5 Florida looks to stifle stumbling South Carolina
The defense evaporated in a home upset against Missouri but returned to normal on Saturday for No. 5 Florida.,Coming off another standout defensive showing, the Gators will attempt to contain South Carolina on Wednesday night in a Southeastern Conference contest in Columbia, S.C.,The Gators (16-2, 3...
PGA Tour sets Player Advisory Council for 2025
The PGA Tour named four first-time members to the 16-member Player Advisory Council on Tuesday.,Eric Cole, Trevor Cone, Max McGreevy and Gary Woodland will be making their inaugural service on the PAC, which advises and consults with the PGA Tour Policy Board and commissioner Jay Monahan.,Also servi...
Boston Fleet deal Taylor Girard to New York Sirens for Jill Saulnier
The Boston Fleet have acquired Jill Saulnier from the New York Sirens for Taylor Girard in an exchange of forwards.,Following two seasons with the PHF, the 26-year-old Girard was drafted by Boston with the 51st overall pick in the inaugural PWHL draft. She has scored six goals in 28 career games wit...
Report: Dodgers reach agreement with closer Kirby Yates
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached a tentative deal with free-agent right-handed reliever Kirby Yates, USA Today reported on Tuesday.,Terms of the contract were not disclosed for Yates, who would join an already strong pitching staff pending the results of a physical. ,The reported move comes just...