7:53 PM ET Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins signed right-hander Dylan Bundy to a $5 million, one-year contract on Wednesday, taking their first step toward rebuilding a depleted rotation. Bundy will make $4 million in 2022. His deal comes with a club option for 2023 or a $1 million buyout. Bundy went 2-9
Month: December 2021
7:21 PM ET Associated Press NOVI, Mich. — No criminal charges will be filed in the fireworks-related death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks at a Detroit-area home during a July 4 celebration, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office said Wednesday. The death has officially been ruled accidental, and the case is now closed, the
4:35 PM ET ESPN News Services Right-handed reliever Mark Melancon and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a two-year contact on Wednesday, the team announced. Terms were not disclosed, but a source familiar with the deal told ESPN’s Jeff Passan that the deal is worth $14 million. The contract also includes a mutual option for the
News The South Australia left-hander has been preferred ahead of Josh Inglis Alex Carey will make his Test debut against England at the Gabba after being confirmed as Tim Paine’s replacement. In a move that had been expected for the last couple of days, Carey has been preferred ahead of Western Australia’s Josh Inglis. Carey
6:59 PM ET GRAPEVINE, Texas — On Wednesday morning, College Football Playoff staff members had a hotel meeting room reserved for a potentially historic news conference to announce playoff expansion — a floor-to-ceiling backdrop with the CFP logo, a two-team audio/visual staff with a sound system and a lectern and chairs for the media. By
7:12 PM ET Marcus Stroman has reached a deal with the Chicago Cubs, the right-hander announced Wednesday on social media. “CHICAGO! @Cubs,” Stroman posted to Twitter. “Chicago has always been one of my favorite cities,” he added in a separate post. “Culture and passion everywhere. Beyond excited to pitch in front one of the best
12:40 PM ET HOUSTON — Texans safety Justin Reid will play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts after he was held out of Houston’s game in Week 12 for disciplinary reasons, head coach David Culley said Wednesday. Reid was suspended for the game against the New York Jets after he challenged Culley’s coaching in a team
5:21 PM ET Eric WoodyardESPN ALLEN PARK, Mich. — A day before the Detroit Lions‘ Thanksgiving Day game, safety Tracy Walker had a reason to celebrate. So he placed a call to his folks back home on Nov. 24. Following a 13-day trial at Glynn County Courthouse in Brunswick, Georgia, Walker said he felt excitement
6:27 PM ET Associated Press ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten announced Wednesday that Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is its offensive player of the year and freshman of the year. Stroud led the nation’s top offense and ranks among the top seven passers in eight categories. His 70.9% completion rate and 351.1 yards per
6:23 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN SEATTLE — The Seahawks are taking a look at Adrian Peterson to see what the veteran running back might have left in his Hall of Fame career. Coach Pete Carroll told reporters on Wednesday that the Seahawks signed the 36-year-old Peterson to their practice squad as a potential reinforcement for
6:01 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” IRVING, Texas — A lockout of Major League Baseball players appeared imminent after discussions between the league and union cut off negotiations early Wednesday afternoon, less than 12 hours before the expiration
6:24 PM GMT A new U.S. rugby union sevens league will launch next October, which organisers said on Wednesday would pit 12 top international teams against four new U.S. franchises, with sides playing to win their share of $1 million prize money. A newly-formed U.S. company, The Rugby Football League, said the U.S. Rugby Sevens
12:56 PM ET Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper is expected to travel with the team to New Orleans Wednesday and play against the Saints on Thursday, a source tells ESPN’s Ed Werder. Cooper, who missed the last two games while on the reserve/COVID-19 list, was activated by the team Wednesday. On Tuesday coach Mike
4:53 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to reach a deal with versatile All-Star Chris Taylor as soon as Wednesday, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Taylor, 31, earned his first All-Star selection with the Dodgers in 2021, hitting .254 with 20 home runs, 73 RBIs and 13 steals. He saw the majority of
5:11 PM ET METAIRIE, La. — Taysom Hill will make his first start at quarterback this season for the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night, a source told ESPN, after he practiced fully all week with a partially torn plantar fascia that has limited him since Week 10. However, the Saints offense might not be
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3:41 PM ET Jeremy WillisESPN.com Maybe Trae Young‘s performance in the Atlanta Hawks‘ first round 2020-21 NBA playoff series against the New York Knicks was enough to sway one voter in New York City. In November’s election, Young received one write-in vote to be New York’s next mayor, according to the New York City Board
3:07 PM ET Jamal Collier CHICAGO — Chicago Bulls guard Coby White tested positive for COVID-19, coach Billy Donovan announced after practice Wednesday afternoon. White will enter the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will not travel with the team to New York this week for games against the Knicks and Brooklyn Nets. White is