Adriana Garcia Feb 13, 2025, 04:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Vinícius Júnior‘s agents have informed Real Madrid of their client’s financial demands if he is to continue at the club beyond 2027, a source told ESPN. The player’s representatives are hopeful of meeting Madrid executives in the coming days to continue discussions. Editor’s Picks
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Open Extended Reactions Right-hander Jakob Junis and the Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a one-year, $4.5 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel on Thursday, adding versatility to a pitching staff that was ravaged by injuries to starters last year. The 32-year-old Junis, whose slider has played well in starting and relief roles, finished
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Tim MacMahon Close Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Feb 13, 2025, 11:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford will sit out at least six weeks because of a Grade 3 sprain of
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Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 11:03 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — Two-time All-Star Joey Gallo agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday that includes a non-roster invite to spring training. Gallo’s $8 million mutual option was declined by the Washington Nationals in November, making the
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Field Level Media Feb 13, 2025, 09:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The New York Giants are putting a limited stake in the team on the market, with the process likely to set a record for an NFL franchise valuation, Sports Business Journal reported on Thursday. The Giants, regarded as one of the most valuable
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Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 09:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a “world-class driver” to receive a provisional spot. The Brazilian did not want to use the
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Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 06:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NORTH PORT, Fla. — Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. took batting practice at spring training Thursday, and right-hander Spencer Strider has already thrown a side session this week at their Florida camp. While neither Acuna, the unanimous 2023 NL MVP, nor Strider, a
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ESPN News Services Feb 13, 2025, 06:44 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Philadelphia 76ers are converting newly acquired guard Jared Butler from a two-way deal to a standard, two-year NBA contract, his agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. The Sixers acquired Butler and four future second-round draft picks
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Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 07:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays hope to reach a long-term contract with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before he reports to spring training, his deadline to reach a deal. Guerrero is eligible for free agency after the World Series and has
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Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 07:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson joined the Dallas Mavericks’ lengthy injured list for their home game Thursday night against the Miami Heat, meaning none of the players who started during the defending Western Conference champions’ season opener will be on the court.
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Feb 13, 2025, 05:43 PM Open Extended Reactions An independent review of the Rugby Football Union’s controversial scheme that handed CEO Bill Sweeney a £358,000 ($448,681) bonus found that it was “appropriate and well-reasoned.” However, the review did also identify some key failings, largely in terms of communication. Sweeney was paid £1.1 million for the
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Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon emerged for Team Canada’s optional practice on Thursday as if it was any other day. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Naturally, they were first to arrive. Unnaturally, the duo might have some sort of superhuman work ethic. Because Crosby and MacKinnon were the only skaters, aside from Canada’s healthy scratches, to
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Getty Images 5 hours ago Great Britain won silver and bronze medals in the team pursuit events on day two of the European Championships in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium. The men’s quartet of Josh Charlton, Michael Gill, Noah Hobbs and Rhys Britton battled hard in the gold medal ride-off with world champions Denmark, but fell half a
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Associated Press Feb 13, 2025, 05:14 PM ET A federal judge in district court in Arizona on Thursday dismissed claims of defamation by former Cardinals executive Terry McDonough, his wife and daughter against the team, its law firm and public relations firm. Judge Dominic Lanza also granted the motion to compel arbitration made by the
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Alden GonzalezFeb 13, 2025, 05:35 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Open Extended Reactions GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw admittedly wasn’t prepared for what foot surgery would entail. He spent four weeks on crutches and
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