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Report: Marlins signing RHP Chris Paddack to 1-year deal
The Miami Marlins are signing right-hander Chris Paddack to a one-year deal, MLB Network reported Monday.,The 30-year-old free agent's deal is worth $4 million plus up to an additional $500,000 in incentives, per the report.,Paddack was originally drafted by Miami in the eighth round in 2015 but was...
Report: More details emerge in arrest of Falcons' James Pearce Jr.
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr., who was arrested on five felony charges on Saturday in Florida, allegedly struck a police officer with his vehicle while evading arrest and crashed into a vehicle driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson, ESPN reported on Monday.,Per the criminal compl...
No. 1 Arizona brings streak into showdown at No. 11 Kansas
No. 1 Arizona enters its game at No. 11 Kansas on Monday with the best start in program and Big 12 history, topping the Jayhawks' performance in 1996-97.,Arizona (23-0, 10-0 Big 12) also has achieved the longest winning streak in its history. Its nine straight weeks ranked No. 1 is also a program re...
Cortina smiles on US skier Breezy Johnson after previous pain
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Cortina d'Ampezzo's Olimpia della Tofane piste wrecked Breezy Johnson's Olympic downhill hopes four years ago but made amends on Sunday, even if the gold medal came apart minutes after being hung round her neck.,Johnson held up the separated components - the chunky medal,...
Kings hope to avoid unfortunate franchise history against Pelicans
The Sacramento Kings are looking to avoid setting an ignominious franchise record when they face the host New Orleans Pelicans on Monday evening.,With a 132-126 defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, the Kings lost their 12th straight game. That equals the mark held by the 1997-98 team...
David Coit takes over late as Maryland beats Minnesota
David Coit scored seven of his 29 points in the final 26 seconds as Maryland snapped a four-game losing streak, outlasting Minnesota 67-62 Sunday in Big Ten play at Minneapolis.,Andre Mills added 12 points and Darius Adams contributed 11 points as Maryland improved to 18-3 all-time against Minnesota...
Hornets face Pistons in search of 10th straight win
Next on the to-do list for the Charlotte Hornets is picking up their 10th consecutive victory.,That will be the objective against the visiting Detroit Pistons on Monday night.,"It means the world because I've been through a lot with this team," Hornets forward Miles Bridges said. "I've been through ...
Lindsey Vonn undergoes surgery on broken leg suffered in downhill crash
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- U.S. ski great Lindsey Vonn had surgery on a broken leg after her bold bid to win Olympic downhill gold with a ruptured knee ligament ended in a horrific crash after 13 seconds on Sunday.,Vonn was being treated in the Ca' Foncello Hospital in the northern Italy city of T...
Lindsey Vonn hospitalized in stable condition after downhill crash
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- U.S. ski great Lindsey Vonn was flown to a hospital after her bold bid to win Olympic downhill gold with a ruptured ACL ended in a horrific crash after 13 seconds on Sunday.,A helicopter took the 41-year-old to a hospital in Treviso, a source told Reuters, after she was ...
Knicks' OG Anunoby out, Karl-Anthony Towns to play vs. Celtics
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby has been ruled out of Sunday afternoon's game against the host Boston Celtics due to a toe injury.,Anunoby joined center Karl-Anthony Towns (right eye laceration) in sitting out Friday as New York saw its season-best eight-game winning streak come to a halt with a ...
Report: Bears to promote Press Taylor to OC
The Chicago Bears are promoting passing game coordinator Press Taylor to offensive coordinator, NFL Network reported Sunday.,Once the deal is official, the 38-year-old Taylor will replace Declan Doyle, who accepted the same job with the Baltimore Ravens.,Taylor's first NFL job came with the Philadel...
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Lindsey Vonn crashes in downhill; American Breezy Johnson wins gold
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn's bid to win Olympic downhill gold with a ruptured ACL lasted less than 20 seconds on Sunday as the American great suffered a horrific crash early in her run.,Vonn, 41, whose battle to reach the starting line despite her knee injury dominated the o...
Sharpshooting Joel Embiid carries surging 76ers past Suns
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and made a season-high four 3-pointers, Tyrese Maxey added 29 points and the Philadelphia 76ers built a 19-point lead and held off the host Phoenix Suns 109-103 on Saturday.,Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 18 points and added three 3-pointers for the 76ers, who have won six of se...
Falcons LB James Pearce Jr. arrested on battery charges
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested on two counts of aggravated battery, among other charges, in Florida on Saturday, according to an online court posting.,Pearce, 22, was arrested in Miami-Dade County, Doral police chief Edwin Lopez confirmed to Local 10 News. Pearce al...
Report: Cowboys to place franchise tag on George Pickens
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told the team's website that Dallas wants to keep George Pickens for "a long time," and will take a step toward that by placing the franchise tag on the Pro Bowl wide receiver, ESPN reported on Saturday.,Per the report, the fully guaranteed tag -- which can be applied from ...
Report: Falcons to cut Kirk Cousins before new league year
Kirk Cousins soon will get to decide where he wants to play in 2026 -- or whether he wants to play at all -- as the Atlanta Falcons are expected to part ways with the veteran quarterback before the new league year begins in mid-March, ESPN reported Saturday.,Last month, the 37-year-old Cousins and t...
Jason Edwards, Providence flush DePaul
Jason Edwards returned from a seven-game injury absence to score a game-high 25 points and lead Providence to a 90-72 Big East win over visiting DePaul on Saturday afternoon.,Edwards shot 8 of 13 overall, including 5-for-8 from 3-point range, and added four rebounds and two assists in just 24 minute...