Big-name free agents appear in no hurry to strike deals at the winter meetings, biding time until Shohei Ohtani potentially breaks the record for richest contract set 4 1/2 years ago by Mike Trout. …
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By RONALD BLUM
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12/4/23
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts tells MLB Network that Mookie Betts is set to become the regular second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024. A strong-armed outfielder, Betts played 107 games in …
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12/4/23
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Fourteen U.S. cities will play host to Copa América next summer, with the semifinals at East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of the July 14 championship in Miami …
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By PAUL NEWBERRY
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12/4/23
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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed manager Rob Thomson to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season after he led the team to two straight trips to the NL Championship Series. The …
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By DAN GELSTON
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12/4/23
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Outfielder Jackson Chourio agreed to the largest contract for a player with no major league experience, an $82 million, eight-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. The 19-year-old has played only six …
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By RONALD BLUM
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12/4/23
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Arizona is No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll. The Wildcats rose one spot to reach the top spot for the first time since January 2014. Preseason No. 1 Kansas is up to second …
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By AARON BEARD
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12/4/23
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There's a lot of money at stake in the NBA In-Season Tournament. For 2-way players, it's a whole lot
At stake over the next week in the NBA is a chance to be the first team to win the league’s inaugural in-Season tournament. And money. A lot of money. In a few cases, some guys might earn as much …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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12/4/23
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The International Ice Hockey Federation is making neck guards mandatory for all levels of competition in the tournaments it runs. That includes the Olympics and men's and women's world championships. …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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12/4/23
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Hockey history is full of brothers, including Maurice and Henri Richard in Montreal plus Mark and Marty Howe playing with dad Gordie in Hartford. The NHL has reached a new golden age of brotherly …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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12/4/23
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a high right ankle sprain. Pickett had the procedure done less than 24 hours after a 24-10 loss to …
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12/4/23
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UConn fell to its worst ranking in 30 years when the Huskies dropped to 17th in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll, The last time the Huskies were ranked this low was the second poll of …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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12/4/23
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Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord entered his name into the transfer portal on the first day undergraduate football players could do so. The Buckeyes’ season-long starter was the biggest name in …
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By The Associated Press
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12/4/23
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Christian Pulisic came to AC Milan to revive his flagging club career. The United States standout is doing just that and then some. Pulisic has never got off to such a good start at a new club and …
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By DANIELLA MATAR
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12/4/23
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Analysis: With expansion coming, good riddance to the 4-team playoff after unprecedented snub of FSU
There will be plenty to miss when college football undergoes myriad changes next season. A traditional Pac-12. Regional conferences and rivalries. The Rose Bowl kicking off on New Year’s Day, just …
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By RALPH D. RUSSO
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12/4/23
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The New England Patriots fell to 2-10 following a 6-0 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that saw their offensive futility sink to historic levels. They couldn’t score with Bailey Zappe at …
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By ROB MAADDI
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12/4/23
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The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Jarred Kelenic, pitcher Marco Gonzales and infielder Evan White from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for pitchers Cole Phillips and Jackson Kowar. The move …
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By TIM BOOTH
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12/3/23
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Jordan Love connected with Christian Watson on two of his three touchdown passes and the resurgent Green Bay Packers won their third straight game, 27-19 over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City …
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
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12/3/23
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was checked for a concussion and left Sunday’s game against San Francisco in the fourth quarter. Hurts was 17-of-29 passing for 196 yards and scored a …
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By DAN GELSTON
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12/3/23
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Brock Purdy threw for 314 yards and four touchdowns, Deebo Samuel scored three TDs and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was checked for a concussion in the San Francisco 49ers’ 42-19 win over …
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By DAN GELSTON
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12/3/23
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Sam LaPorta had career highs of nine catches for 140 yards, including an early touchdown and a crucial first-down snag in the final minutes, and the Detroit Lions beat the reeling New Orleans Saints …
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By BRETT MARTEL
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12/3/23
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