Daytona 500 Postponed Due To Rain
The Daytona 500 has been postponed by rain for the first time since 2012. The race was postponed after two lengthy delays totaling more than three hours. The race will now begin at 4 p.m. Monday and
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Pitcher Brent Suter Agrees To 2-Year, $2.5M Deal With Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brent Suter reached a two-year, $2.5 million deal Sunday that avoids an arbitration hearing scheduled for next week. Suter returned from Tommy John surgery last September and went 4-0 with a 0.49 ERA in
L.A. Clippers Paul George Fined $35,000 For Criticism Of Official
The NBA announced Thursday that Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George has been fined $35,000 for publicly criticizing officials following his team’s road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. “I thought we played well, we lost by seven.
Houston Astros Players Apologize For Sign-Stealing Scandal
On Thursday, two star Houston Astros players apologized for their roles in the sign-stealing scandal which called their team’s championship seasons into question. Second baseman Jose Altuve and third baseman Alex Bregman made brief statements to reporters
St. Louis Blues Share Update On Defenseman Jay Bouwmeester After His Medical Emergency
St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said veteran defenseman Jay Bouwmeester is doing “very well” one day after collapsing on the team bench during a road game against the Anaheim Ducks. Armstrong said Bouwmeester suffered a
NFL Reinstates Cleveland Browns’ Myles Garrett After Suspension
The NFL is reinstating suspended Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett. Garrett was suspended for the final six games of the regular season. Garrett met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Monday to discuss the future course of
MVP Delle Donne Signs 4-Year Deal With WNBA Champs Washington Mystics
On Tuesday, two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne signed a four-year contract with the Washington Mystics after leading the team to its first league championship. In addition to winning a title and MVP honors, Delle Donne was
Former Bench Coach Ron Roenicke Named Boston Red Sox Interim Manager
After their sign-stealing scandal caused the Boston Red Sox to part ways with manager Alex Cora, the team has found a temporary replacement in the dugout. Ron Roenicke will be named the Red Sox’s interim manager. Roenicke,
Edmonton Oilers Sign Defenseman Darnell Nurse To Two-Year $11.2M Extension
The Edmonton Oilers signed defenseman Darnell Nurse to a two-year contract extension Monday. The 25-year-old Nurse has 24 points (four goals, 20 assists) and 44 penalty minutes in 55 games this season. Nurse was selected by the
Los Angeles Chargers And Quarterback Philip Rivers Part Ways After 16 Seasons
The Los Angeles Chargers announced Monday that the team and 16-year quarterback Philip Rivers have decided to mutually part ways. Rivers, 38, will enter free agency this offseason. The team wrote in a statement: “There’s only one
Tampa Bay Vipers’ Ricky Walker Becomes 1st Ejection In XFL History
Tampa Bay Vipers defensive tackle Ricky Walker made XFL history Sunday, by becoming the first XFL player to get ejected in the rebooted league. Walker punched New York Guardians center Ian Silberman in the facemask, and officials promptly booted him from
Tampa Bay Rays Trade Emilio Pagán To San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres acquired reliever Emilio Pagán from the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in exchange for outfielder Manuel Margot and a minor leaguer. Tampa Bay also got catcher/outfielder Logan Driscoll in the trade. The 22-year-old
Detroit Pistons Trading Andre Drummond To Cleveland Cavaliers
The Detroit Pistons traded Andre Drummond to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, just one hour before the NBA trade deadline. Cleveland is sending Brandon Knight, John Henson and a 2023 second-round pick to Detroit. Both Henson and Knight, whom
Warriors D’Angelo Russell Traded To Timberwolves For Andrew Wiggins
The Golden State Warriors have agreed to trade shooting guard D’Angelo Russell, Omari Spellman, and Jacob Evans to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Andrew Wiggins, a 2021 protected first-round pick and a 2022 second-round pick. The Warriors acquired Russell, 23, in a
U.S. Tennis Player Abigail Spears Receives 22-Month Doping Ban After Positive Test
American tennis player Abigail Spears received a 22-month doping ban on Wednesday, after a positive test taken from last year’s U.S. Open. The 38-year-old Spears has won 21 women’s doubles titles during her career and won the
Police Chase Ends Along Kansas City Chiefs’ Parade Route Celebrating Super Bowl Win
Kansas City police say that two suspects are in custody after a car chase along the parade route for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The incident began at 8:12 a.m. local time when the car
New York Knicks Fire President Steve Mills
The New York Knicks have fired longtime team president Steve Mills, just two days out from the NBA trade deadline. Knicks owner James Dolan is hoping to hire Raptors president Masai Ujiri, who is under contract in
Houston Astros Hire Former Rays Executive James Click As New General Manager
The Houston Astros formally introduced former Tampa Bay Rays executive James Click as the club’s new general manager. Click, 42, served as vice president of baseball operations for Tampa Bay from 2017-19. The Yale graduate joined the
Seattle Mariners Sign Starter Marco Gonzales To Four-Year, $30M Extension
On Monday, the Seattle Mariners announced a four-year, $30 million extension for lefty starter Marco Gonzales which will kick in for the 2021 season and includes a club option that could keep him in Seattle through the 2025 season.
Colorado Rockies Finalize $27.5M, 2-Year Deal With Shortstop Trevor Story
The Colorado Rockies and All-Star shortstop Trevor Story finalized a $27.5 million, two-year deal, and avoided arbitration -leaving 18 players still headed to arbitration hearings, which run from Tuesday through Feb. 21. The 27-year-old Story remains eligible
Kansas City Chiefs Defeat San Francisco 49ers 31-20 To Win Super Bowl LIV
The Kansas City Chiefs came from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV. Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City with two fourth-quarter touchdowns,
Novak Djokovic Wins Men’s Singles Final At 2020 Australian Open
Novak Djokovic became the 2020 Australian Open‘s winner in men’s singles on Sunday, defeating Dominic Thiem in five sets, (6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4) in a match that lasted almost four hours at the Rod Laver Arena
Multiple Players From Memphis Grizzlies And NY Knicks Face Fines, Suspensions For Roles In Altercation During Game
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marko Guduric of the Memphis Grizzlies and NY Knicks guard Elfrid Payton were suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Thursday for their roles in an altercation between the teams during
Kobe Bryant Tribute Among Changes Made To All-Star Game Format
The NBA has announced major changes to the All-Star Game format, including a tribute for the late Kobe Bryant. Quarters will consist of a mini-game to benefit charity before an untimed fourth quarter with a target score
Houston Astros Reach Deal With Dusty Baker To Become Their New Manager
Dusty Baker, one of baseball’s most respected managers, has reached a deal with the Houston Astros to become their 24th manager in franchise history. Houston owner Jim Crane fired maanger A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow after
Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant Loses Service-Tme Grievance Against Team
Kris Bryant has lost his service-time grievance against the Chicago Cubs. The decision means the 28-year-old Bryant has two years left before he is eligible for free agency, instead of becoming a free agent after the 2020
Pittsburgh Penguins Sign Marcus Pettersson To Five-Year Extension
23-year-old defenseman Marcus Pettersson agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday that runs through the 2024-25 season. The deal carries an average annual value of just over $4 million. Pittsburgh acquired Pettersson
Ryan Zimmerman And Washington Nationals Finalize $2M, One-Year Contract
Ryan Zimmerman and the World Series champion Washington Nationals finalized a $2 million, one-year contract on Wednesday. The 35-year-old first baseman has spent his entire 15-year big league career with the Nationals. Terms of the deal include
St. Louis Blues Activate Defenseman Colton Parayko From Injured Reserve
The St. Louis Blues have put defenseman Colton Parayko back into their lineup, The Blues activated Parayko from injured reserve, and assigned veteran forward Troy Brouwer to the San Antonio Rampage on Monday. Parayko missed the team’s
Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Outfielder Starling Marte To Arizona Diamondbacks
Outfielder Starling Marte has been traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to Arizona. The Diamondbacks will send two prospects to Pittsburgh in return. Marte is a former All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner. He is coming off an
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