4:16 PM ET Veteran first baseman Justin Smoak is finalizing a deal with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal will guarantee him somewhere in the $6-7 million range, sources said. Smoak, 34, will join a Giants team that won the Central League but lost in the Japan Series this
Month: December 2020
News ECB to appoint permanent staff member with player welfare brief England are set to recruit a dedicated staff member to look after their players’ mental wellbeing, in response to concerns about the consequences of having to spend extended periods in biosecure environments. England’s limited-overs tour of South Africa was cut short earlier this month,
1:16 PM ET A highly anticipated welterweight bout between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev on Jan. 20 is now off, after Chimaev was forced to withdraw for undisclosed reasons, sources confirmed. The 170-pound matchup was scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night on Jan. 20 in Abu Dhabi. The UFC has not formally announced the cancellation
3:42 PM ET The Minnesota Twins signed former Los Angeles Angels closer Hansel Robles to a one-year contract on Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Robles saved 23 games in 27 chances in 2019 when he went 5-1 with a 2.48 ERA in a 71 appearances. Last season, however, he struggled with a 10.26 ERA
3:12 PM ET The Mercari Texas Bowl between Arkansas and TCU has been canceled, bowl officials said Tuesday. The game, which was scheduled for New Year’s Eve at NRG Stadium in Houston, was canceled because of an increase in positive COVID-19 tests, injuries and other circumstances within TCU’s program. TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati said
3:17 PM ET Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis was a full participant in practice Tuesday for the first time since undergoing surgery in October to address a lateral meniscus injury in his right knee. No definitive timetable has been set for Porzingis to play in games, but coach Rick Carlisle said he anticipates that
3:16 PM ET Arizona‘s men’s basketball program has self-imposed a one-year postseason ban, the school announced Tuesday. The decision comes as a result of the NCAA investigation stemming from the 2017 federal investigation into corruption in college basketball and college basketball recruiting. ESPN and The Athletic reported in October that Arizona had been hit with
2:06 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies acquired left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. In the deal, Tampa Bay sent Alvarado to Philadelphia, the Phillies sent left-hander Garrett Cleavinger to the Los Angeles and the Dodgers sent infielder Dillon Paulson and a player
12:54 PM ET Khabib Nurmagomedov believes the winner of the UFC 257 main event between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier on Jan. 23 will fight for the UFC lightweight belt. He did not, however, name an opponent for that potential title fight. Nurmagomedov remains the lightweight champ despite retiring after beating Justin Gaethje on Oct.
2:30 PM ET The MLB offseason has been historically slow, mostly due to the coronavirus pandemic (and the associated revenue problems), but having a new collective bargaining agreement due next winter (and the associated labor fights until then) is also a factor. Although the major free agents in this winter’s class still haven’t signed, there
2:48 PM ET Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — – Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters will return for a third season with the Illini and play for new coach Bret Bielema, the team announced Tuesday. Peters spent three years at Michigan before joining Illinois in 2019 and made a big impact that season, throwing for 1,884 yards
11:55 AM ET Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is out indefinitely as he deals with an undisclosed illness. “This offseason, I’ve been experiencing symptoms that have left me feeling drained and lethargic,” Toews said in a statement from the team. “I am working with doctors so I can better understand my condition. “Until I can
1:07 PM ET Heading into Week 17, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a commanding favorite to win the NFL regular-season MVP award after a dramatic shift in the odds at U.S. sportsbooks. Rodgers was a +450 underdog to win the award before last week’s games, behind Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who
1:02 PM GMT France fly-half Romain Ntamack faces several weeks on the sidelines, and could miss the start of the Six Nations, after suffering a double jaw fracture that requires surgery, the 21-year-old said. Ntamack suffered the injury in Toulouse’s Top 14 victory over Bordeaux Begles on Sunday. He was substituted with around 12 minutes
12:17 PM ET Associated Press DeVonta Smith of Alabama is The Associated Press college football player of the year and the first wide receiver to win the award since it was established in 1998. In what could be a preview of the Heisman Trophy voting, Smith received 26 first-place votes and 114 points to finish
12:34 PM ET Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Ben Roethlisberger will not play this weekend against the Cleveland Browns, with Mason Rudolph instead getting the start in Cleveland. Tomlin says the Steelers (12-3), who already have clinched a playoff spot, may rest more starters, but as of now, Roethlisberger is the only
12:13 PM ET Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will miss at least the next three to four weeks with a calf injury. Love suffered a calf strain in the preseason, but aggravated the injury in Sunday’s 118-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Cavs said Love will get treatment and rehab the injury, but will
11:33 AM ET D’Arcy MaineESPN.com The 2021 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, often referred to as tennis’ “fifth major,” has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Originally scheduled for March 8-21, the tournament in California will now be held at an undetermined date later this year. “The tournament is proactively working with the ATP
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