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Luka Doncic: 'Excited for this new journey' with Lakers
Luka Doncic was introduced Tuesday as the Los Angeles Lakers' newest superstar, three days after a shocking trade from the Dallas Mavericks.,Doncic is now set to form a partnership on the court with fellow Lakers star LeBron James, while joining a franchise where the late Kobe Bryant rose to promine...

Report: Yankees re-signing LHP Tim Hill to 1-year deal
The New York Yankees are bringing back left-handed reliever Tim Hill on a one-year, $2.85 million contract, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The deal includes a $3 million club option for 2026 with a $350,000 buyout, per the report.,Hill, who turns 35 next week, signed with New York last season on June 20, tw...

Former Packers K Mason Crosby announces retirement
Longtime Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby announced his retirement Tuesday after 17 NFL seasons.,Crosby, 40, became the leading scorer in Packers history from 2007-22 before finishing his career with the New York Giants in 2023.,He announced his decision during his radio show on Milwaukee's 105...

Chiefs coach Andy Reid 'grateful' for Super success
NEW ORLEANS -- Andy Reid recognizes longevity as a running mate in his sustained success with the Kansas City Chiefs as he prepares the team for a third consecutive Super Bowl. ,And he admits he can't hide from it given the evidence on the opponent's roster on Sunday. Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trot...

Ichiro non-voter still unknown after ballot reveal
The lone voter who snubbed Ichiro Suzuki on the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot remains anonymous.,All 321 members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America who allowed their ballots to be made public on Tuesday voted for the Japanese outfielder. ,Suzuki's name appeared on 393 of 394 ballots when the...

Tiger Woods announces death of mother: 'She was my biggest fan'
Tiger Woods announced over social media that his mother, Kultida, died on Tuesday morning. ,Woods did not reveal a cause of death for his mother, who reportedly was responsible for the 15-time major winner wearing red as his signature look in final rounds on Sundays.,"It is with heartfelt sadness th...

Bills S Micah Hyde announces retirement
Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde announced his retirement Tuesday after 11 seasons on the field.,Hyde, 34, also served as a mentor on the team's practice squad last season.,A Bills team captain for three seasons from 2021-23, Hyde played 158 career games (128 starts) for the Green Bay Packers (2013-1...

Quakes announce mutual parting with M Carlos Gruezo
The San Jose Earthquakes announced a mutual parting with midfielder Carlos Gruezo on Tuesday.,The 29-year-old Ecuador international signed as a designated player ahead of the 2023 MLS campaign.,Gruezo appeared in 52 MLS matches (48 starts) with the Quakes from 2023-24, tallying three assists.,He pre...

Report: Twins signing reliever Danny Coulombe
The Minnesota Twins are in agreement with left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe on a one-year, $3 million deal, MLB.com reported Tuesday.,The deal is pending a physical for Coulombe, who previously pitched for the Twins from 2020-22 before being traded to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations ...

Atlanta United sign striker Emmanuel Latte Lath
Atlanta United announced the splash signing of speedy Ivory Coast striker Emmanuel Latte Lath on Tuesday.,Atlanta reportedly paid an MLS-record $22 million transfer fee to English second-tier side Middlesbrough FC, breaking the mark of $16.2 million that FC Cincinnati spent in November to acquire fo...

Union sign 17-year-old homegrown D Neil Pierre
The Philadelphia Union signed 17-year-old homegrown defender Neil Pierre to a four-year contract Tuesday.,The deal includes an option for 2029 for the native of Lebanon, Pa.,"Following a standout season with Union II, we are happy to be able to reward Neil with a first team contract," sporting direc...

Oregon hoping to halt freefall against No. 24 Michigan
Oregon and No. 24 Michigan are both in solid shape for NCAA Tournament bids, but there isn't much else they have in common right now entering Wednesday night's Big Ten contest in Ann Arbor, Mich.,Visiting Oregon (16-5, 5-6) comes in reeling, having lost three in a row and four of its last five, with...

PJ Haggerty leads No. 17 Memphis vs. former team, Tulsa
Memphis star PJ Haggerty squares off against his former team Wednesday night when the 17th-ranked Tigers host Tulsa in an American Athletic Conference contest.,Haggerty was tied for fourth in Division I in scoring entering Tuesday with 21.6 points per game. He scored 26 in an 86-83 victory Sunday at...

Cooper Flagg, No. 2 Duke aim to extend dominance in clash vs. Syracuse
Cooper Flagg wasn't even born the last time Duke dominated the Atlantic Coast Conference like it has this season.,Now a prized freshman for the second-ranked Blue Devils (19-2, 11-0 ACC), the 18-year-old will try to help Duke secure its first 12-0 start in conference play since 2005-06 when it visit...

Now healthy, No. 23 Illinois takes show on road vs. Rutgers
Brad Underwood had plenty of reasons to crack a smile.,Illinois rode a healthy rotation to a second-half comeback win over visiting Ohio State on Sunday, and the Fighting Illini finally may have reached the other side of a challenging stretch.,Though they dropped five spots in the Associated Press T...

Caleb Grill, No. 15 Missouri take aim at No. 4 Tennessee
Missouri just posted the most decisive road victory over a ranked opponent in school history.,Now the No. 15 Tigers take a trek into a supremely tough venue as they battle No. 4 Tennessee in Southeastern Conference play on Wednesday night at Knoxville, Tenn.,The Tigers (17-4, 6-2 SEC) have been huge...
Cooper Kupp Trade Landing Spots: Top Trade Suitors For Los Angeles Rams Wide Receiver
The Los Angeles Rams are going to trade Cooper Kupp this offseason and these four teams could swoop in and acquire the talented wide receiver on a sound deal....

Rockets look to smooth rough patches against Nets
Normally one of the NBA's better defensive teams, the Houston Rockets are encountering difficulties protecting the paint and are on their longest losing streak in a season during which they are ascending toward the top of the Western Conference.,The Rockets will attempt to halt their three-game losi...

Raptors hope to avert 2nd straight season sweep by Knicks
The Raptors will look to continue on their roll and avoid being swept in their season series with the New York Knicks on Tuesday night in Toronto.,The Knicks have won the first three contests of the four games between the teams this season and have defeated the Raptors in seven straight meetings ove...

Pacers seek seventh straight road win vs. red-hot Trail Blazers
The Indiana Pacers are vying to match the longest road winning streak in franchise history, but Portland isn't the ideal place to attempt this feat.,Not just because the red-hot Trail Blazers have won four straight games and eight of nine entering Tuesday's matchup, but also because the Pacers have ...