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Report: A's make long-term offer to ROY Nick Kurtz
The Athletics have made a long-term extension offer to slugging first baseman Nick Kurtz, the New York Post reported on Thursday.,No financial details were available, and there is "no word on the likelihood of getting it to the finish line," according to the report.,Kurtz, who turns 23 on March 12, ...

Report: Giants fielding offers for LB Kayvon Thibodeaux
The New York Giants are listening to trade offers for linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux, SNY TV reported Thursday.,"The belief from teams here at the combine is that he will eventually get dealt," the report from Indianapolis said.,Thibodeaux, 25, has 23.5 sacks in 53 games since the Giants drafted him w...

Senators F Brady Tkachuk objects to 'fake' AI-generated White House TikTok
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk set the record straight Thursday on an AI-generated video posted on the White House TikTok account that appeared to show him dissing the Canadian hockey team.,Tkachuk, who helped lead the U.S. to its first men's hockey gold medal since 1980 with a 2-1 win over C...
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Wizards sign 2-way rookie Jamir Watkins to NBA deal
The Washington Wizards converted rookie forward Jamir Watkins' two-way contract to an NBA contract on Thursday.,The team didn't disclose terms of the deal, but ESPN reported it's a two-year deal for the Florida State product.,Watkins, the 43rd overall pick in last year's NBA Draft, was drafted by th...

Jazz F Lauri Markkanen (hip, ankle) out vs. Pelicans
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans due to a right hip impingement and a right ankle sprain.,Markkanen initially was listed as questionable after sustaining his injuries during practice on Wednesday.,He scored 29 points i...

Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) to miss WBC for Japan
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will not pitch for Japan in next month's World Baseball Classic due to a groin injury.,The 30-year-old left-hander was ruled out Thursday, about a week after experiencing tightness in his left groin in a batting practice session at spring training.,"It's pretty ...

Reports: Yankees signing OF Randal Grichuk to minors deal
The New York Yankees are signing outfielder Randal Grichuk to a minor league deal, multiple outlets reported on Thursday.,The reported deal includes an invitation to major league spring training and is worth $2.5 million if he makes the team.,Grichuk, 34, split 2025 with Arizona and Kansas City and ...

Banned from NBA, Jontay Porter joins USBL's SuperHawks
Jontay Porter is returning to professional basketball.,On Wednesday, the Seattle SuperHawks of the United States Basketball League signed Porter to their 2026 roster.,Porter is returning to the court after being banned for life by the NBA in 2024 for gambling. The league determined that the power fo...

Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton ready to swing, can't open bag of chips
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton can swing a bat, but don't count on his help opening that bag of Doritos. ,Stanton enters a third year of fighting through pain and discomfort from epicondylitis -- commonly referred to as tennis elbow -- in both arms and has yet to make an appear...

Reports: Texans part ways with QBs coach Jerrod Johnson
The Houston Texans and quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson have parted ways, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,A reason for the move was not publicly disclosed. The change occurred two days after Texans general manager Nick Caserio said that he hasn't lost confidence in quarterback CJ Strou...

As trade rumors swirl, Blues hope to change fortune vs. Kraken
The St. Louis Blues return from their Olympic break as a team in transition.,The Blues have lost eight of nine games (1-7-1) heading into their game against the visiting Seattle Kraken on Thursday.,Trade rumors are swirling around the Blues as contending teams show interest in center Robert Thomas, ...

Mavericks contend with Kings in contest between ailing teams
The Dallas Mavericks will look to build on their sudden spike in form when they open a three-game homestand Thursday night against the struggling Sacramento Kings.,After 10 successive defeats, Dallas has won two games in a row, capped by Tuesday's 123-114 road victory over the Brooklyn Nets.,The Mav...

Magic, on playoff quest, start homestand vs. Rockets
The Orlando Magic passed their post-All-Star-break test, winning three of four games across a Western Conference road trip. Now, the Magic will continue their grinding schedule on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets to start a four-game homestand.,Orlando finished its final West Coast trip of...

Kevin Porter Jr., Bucks narrowly defeat injury-riddled Cavaliers
Kevin Porter Jr. hit the game-winner in the final seconds and scored 20 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-116 victory over the visiting, short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night., ,Milwaukee won its second in a row and eighth in the past 10 contests. It was a balanced scoring at...

Alperen Sengun posts triple-double as Rockets rout Kings
Alperen Sengun recorded his third triple-double of the season and Reed Sheppard scored a game-high 28 points while making only his seventh start as the Houston Rockets cruised to a 128-97 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.,Sengun posted 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists whi...

Ducks' wild rally vs. Oilers gives Joel Quenneville win No. 1,000
Cutter Gauthier broke a tie with 1:14 to play and Ducks coach Joel Quenneville became the second bench boss in NHL history to win 1,000 games as host Anaheim claimed a wild 6-5 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.,Leo Carlsson scored once in a three-point outing to pace the Ducks ...

Yankees to retire CC Sabathia's number, add monument
Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle ... Sabathia.,Hall of Fame southpaw CC Sabathia will join a select list of New York Yankees legends when his No. 52 is retired and a plaque in his honor is added to the team's Monument Park during a Sept. 26 ceremony.,Sabathia will become the 24th Yankee to have his nu...

Cole Perfetti's overtime goal sends Jets past Canucks
Cole Perfetti scored at 1:37 of overtime, enabling the Winnipeg Jets win their first game back from the Olympic break, a 3-2 victory against the host Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday.,Gabriel Vilardi and Kyle Connor had a goal apiece, Mark Scheifele logged two assists and Eric Comrie made 21 saves for...