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Twins claim utility player Vidal Brujan off waivers from Braves
The Minnesota Twins claimed utility player Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.,In a corresponding move, the Twins designated catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper for assignment.,Brujan, who turns 28 on Feb. 9, has played every position except catcher in his major league career....

Fire, M Kellyn Acosta part ways
The Chicago Fire FC and midfielder Kellyn Acosta agreed to terminate his contract, the MLS club announced on Wednesday.,Acosta, 30, recorded three goals and three assists in 53 matches (33 starts) during his two seasons with Chicago.,"We thank Kellyn for his contributions to Chicago both on and off ...

QB Dante Moore staying at Oregon, opts against entering NFL draft
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, projected to be one of the top picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, announced Wednesday that he is staying in school.,Moore made the announcement on ESPN's SportCenter on the last day underclassmen not playing in the College Football Playoff championship game can declare for ...

Max Holloway-Charles Oliveira title fight to headline UFC 326
Max Holloway will face Charles Oliveira in a rematch 10-plus years in the making when the two face off in the main event scheduled for UFC 326 on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and shown on Paramount+.,No. 7 ranked middleweight contender Caio Borralho (17-2) will face No. 8 Reinier De Ri...

Reports: Red Sox reel in LHP Ranger Suarez on 5-year, $130M deal
Free-agent left-hander Ranger Suarez agreed to terms on a five-year, $130 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Saurez will join a Red Sox rotation that features left-hander Garrett Crochet, right-hander Brayan Bello and offseason acquisitions Sonny ...

Bryson DeChambeau: Majors, YouTube-only path 'incredibly viable option'
While many golfers are weighing the options between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, Bryson DeChambeau believes he could find success eschewing both in favor of YouTube.,"That's an incredibly viable option, I'll tell you that," DeChambeau told Front Office Sports at LIV's Teams Week preseason event Wednes...

Dash sign decorated North Carolina F Kate Faasse
The Houston Dash signed North Carolina forward Kate Faasse, winner of the 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy as the top player in women's college soccer.,The deal announced by the NWSL club on Wednesday runs through the 2028 season.,Faasse, 21, finished her career with the Tar Heels with 35 goals in 88 appeara...

San Diego FC M Anders Dreyer signs contract extension
San Diego FC midfielder Anders Dreyer signed a contract extension on Wednesday through the 2028-29 season.,The deal includes an option through the 2029-30 campaign for the reigning MLS Newcomer of the Year.,"Extending Anders' contract was a clear priority for us heading into this season," SDFC sport...

Jaguars' Travis Hunter to continue as two-way player
Travis Hunter's season-ending knee injury won't keep him from playing both sides of the ball again in 2026.,Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said Wednesday that the plan is to continue playing the former Heisman Trophy winner at wide receiver and cornerback moving forward.,"We st...

USWNT's Sam Coffey leaves NWSL for Man City
Manchester City signed United States women's national team midfielder Sam Coffey through June 29, the English club announced Wednesday.,ESPN reported the transfer fee was $875,000.,Coffey heads overseas from the Portland Thorns, where she was named to the National Women's Soccer League's Best XI in ...

Alabama QB Ty Simpson consulted Nick Saban about lucrative portal offers
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson consulted former Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban when deciding whether to enter the NFL Draft, stay at Alabama or take one of the many lucrative offers being thrown his way to transfer.,Simpson told On3 he consulted Saban after Alabama's Jan. 1 playoff loss to Indiana, w...

Reports: Kayla Harrison injured, out of UFC 324 co-main event
Kayla Harrison is out of the co-main event of UFC 324 on Jan. 24 in Las Vegas due to a neck injury that required surgery, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Harrison, the UFC bantamweight champion, was slated to fight Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes as the UFC planned to kick off its new partn...

St. John's basketball GM out over financial concerns
St. John's coach Rick Pitino is considering candidates to replace general manager Matt Abdelmassih, who was dismissed by the university.,Abdelmassih confirmed his departure to Newsday on Tuesday evening but declined to make an additional comment, per the newspaper.,Newsday reported Abdelmassih was p...

Report: Hornets retiring Dell Curry's No. 30 jersey
The Charlotte Hornets will retire former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Dell Curry's No. 30 jersey on March 19, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Curry, the father of Golden State Warriors guards Stephen and Seth Curry, will be honored during a game against the Orlando Magic.,Curry played 10 of his 16 NBA seasons...

WR Adam Thielen retires: 'What a ride it has been!'
Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement Wednesday after 12 NFL seasons.,Thielen, 35, spent the majority of his career with the Minnesota Vikings. He enjoyed a second stint with the club in 2025 after two seasons with the Carolina Panthers before joining the Pittsburgh S...

Art Rooney II, Steelers begin first coaching search since 2007
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II had a feeling Mike Tomlin was ready to step aside in the near future, but he didn't expect him to leave the post this week. ,After 19 seasons, Tomlin resigned on Tuesday to open a new chapter for the organization and give up his run as the NFL's longest-tenure...

Austin FC M Owen Wolff undergoes hernia surgery
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff underwent surgery for a sports hernia but is expected to "make a full recovery by mid to late February," the club announced Wednesday.,The operation was performed Tuesday.,Wolff, 21, appeared in his first matches with Austin in 2021 as the club's first homegrown playe...

Canadiens F Alexandre Texier earns 2-year extension
Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract extension on Wednesday.,The deal represents an upgrade for Texier, who signed with the Canadiens on a one-year, $1 million contract on Nov. 23. His new deal begins next season and spans through the 2027-28 campaign...

Giants land first in-person interview with John Harbaugh
John Harbaugh's first in-person interview since being fired by the Baltimore Ravens was with the New York Giants.,Harbaugh hosted Giants senior player personnel executive Chris Mara for lunch at Harbaugh's house on Sunday. Mara's brother John is co-owner of the franchise along with Steve Tisch.,Afte...

Two-time All-Star M Hector Herrera rejoins Dynamo
Two-time MLS All-Star midfielder Hector Herrera rejoined the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday.,After spending 2025 at Liga MX power Toluca, the 35-year-old Mexican star signed with Houston through the 2026 MLS season with an option through June 2027.,Herrera recorded eight goals and 22 assists in 82 matc...