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Royals, LHP Cole Ragans agree to 3-year extension
Coming off his first All-Star campaign, Kansas City left-hander Cole Ragans agreed to a three-year extension with the Royals, the team announced Friday.,The Royals did not confirm financial terms, but multiple sources reported the deal is worth $13.25 million.,Ragans, 27, who will be a free agent fo...
Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird among 17 finalists for Hall of Fame
Former NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard and former women's star Sue Bird are among the 17 finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.,Coaches Billy Donovan and Mark Few and the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's team also are among the 17 finalists named Friday. The new class...
Davis Thompson leads Scottie Scheffler by a hair at Genesis
Davis Thompson birdied his final hole to finish off a 6-under-par 66 and take a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler at the halfway mark of the Genesis Invitational on Friday in San Diego.,At 8 and 7 under, respectively, Thompson and Scheffler will comprise the final pairing on Saturday at Torrey Pi...
Washington, Penn State fighting for Big Ten tourney lives
Washington and Penn State are on the bubble.,Not for the NCAA Tournament, but the Big Ten tourney.,The Huskies (12-12, 3-10) and Nittany Lions (13-12, 3-11) are in 17th and 18th place, respectively, in the 18-team conference heading into Saturday's matchup in University Park, Pa.,Only the top 15 tea...
Slumping Pitt aims to halt slide vs. Miami
Pitt has lost four in a row and eight of its past 10 games to plummet in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings.,While Saturday afternoon's matchup against visiting Miami (6-18, 2-11 ACC) could provide a bounce-back opportunity, the Panthers (14-10, 5-8) almost certainly will have to do so without ...
Report: Giants looking to sell limited stake in team
The New York Giants are putting a limited stake in the team on the market, with the process likely to set a record for an NFL franchise valuation, Sports Business Journal reported on Thursday.,The Giants, regarded as one of the most valuable sports teams in the world because of their history and the...
Denny McCarthy on top, Scottie Scheffler 2 back at rainy Genesis
Denny McCarthy made an eagle on his final hole to card a 4-under-par 68 and set the first-round pace at the Genesis Invitational on Thursday in San Diego.,Patrick Rodgers and Ireland's Seamus Power are one shot behind and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is two back at the unusually rain-soaked Torrey ...
High-flying St. John’s moves home finale from campus to MSG
No. 9 St. John's added one more game at Madison Square Garden to its schedule.,The Big East leaders announced Thursday that their home finale March 1 against Seton Hall would be moved from its campus in Queens to MSG.,Between Carnesecca Arena and MSG, St. John's is a perfect 15-0 in home games this ...
Spirit sign Ugandan D Shadia Nankya to 2-year deal
The Washington Spirit announced a two-year deal with Ugandan defender Shadia Nankya on Thursday.,The contract, following an undisclosed transfer fee to Egypt's FC Masar, includes team options in 2027 and 2028.,"Shadia has shown great potential throughout her young professional career in Egypt," Spir...
Five Way Too Early Super Bowl LX Predictions for 2025 NFL Season
The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions, but these five teams will quickly gain traction to compete for Super Bowl LX in the 2025 NFL season....
N.H. athletes sue to block Trump's ban on trans athletes
One week after President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, two high schoolers are attempting to block the move.,A lawsuit filed by two students last August challenging New Hampshire's exclusion of transgender athletes from girls...
Tigers sign RHP John Brebbia to 1-year deal with club option
The Detroit Tigers signed right-handed pitcher John Brebbia to a one-year contract with a club option for the 2026 season. ,Brebbia, 34, will earn a base salary of $2.25 million during the 2025 campaign, and an additional $4 million if the Tigers pick up his option for 2026. The deal comes with a $5...
USA favored, Finland embraces underdog role in 4 Nations opener
With a surplus of talent at all positions, Team USA is a favorite at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and heavily favored for its opening game matchup against Finland on Thursday night in Montreal. , ,The United States boasts its most talented squad assembled for an international tournament since winning the...
Hawks lose F Larry Nance Jr. (knee), Vit Krejci (back) for several weeks
The Atlanta Hawks will be without forwards Vit Krejci and Larry Nance Jr. for several weeks due to injuries sustained on back-to-back possessions in the fourth quarter of Monday's victory over the host Orlando Magic.,Nance, 32, exited due to a right knee injury with 8:01 remaining in the game. He wa...
Rory McIlroy favors unifying PGA Tour and LIV Golf
SAN DIEGO -- Superstar golfer Rory McIlroy, once a leading critic of LIV Golf, said Wednesday that it's time for the Saudi-owned league and the PGA Tour to reunite.,The world's No. 3-ranked golfer, speaking on the eve of the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course, said professional golfers...
WR Kadarius Toney arrested, allegedly strangled woman
Veteran NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney was arrested last week on allegations that he strangled a woman during a January dispute, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.,Toney, 26, was arrested and booked on Feb. 6 on counts of aggravated assault-strangulation and obstructing/harassing 911 call...
White Sox sign veteran OF Michael A. Taylor
The Chicago White Sox signed veteran outfielder Michael A. Taylor on a one-year, $1.95 million contract, the club announced on Wednesday.,In a corresponding move, the White Sox placed right-hander Jesse Scholtens on the 60-day injured list to make room for Taylor on the 40-man roster. Scholtens, 30,...
Report: Mets agree to 1-year deal with RHP Drew Smith
The New York Mets are bringing back reliever Drew Smith on a one-year deal, MLB.com reported Wednesday.,The agreement includes a club option for 2026 for the 31-year-old right-hander.,Smith was 1-1 with a 3.06 ERA and two saves in 19 appearances out of the Mets' bullpen last season.,He is 12-13 with...
Trump Education Dept. rescinds Biden's NIL equity mandate
President Donald Trump's Department of Education has rescinded the previous administration's Title IX guidelines for an equitable distribution of name, image and likeness (NIL) payments to college athletes.,In his final days in office, former President Joe Biden's Department of Education released a ...
Tigers RHP Alex Cobb (hip) sidelined for a month
Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Cobb will be sidelined for about a month with right hip inflammation, manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Wednesday.,The 37-year-old former All-Star signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Tigers in free agency in December.,Hinch added that Cobb's recovery timeline...