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January

Nick Kyrgios ready to sacrifice doubles defence for singles tilt

With his eyes fixed on a breakthrough singles Slam on home soil, Nick Kyrgios is prepared to let his Australian Open doubles title defense with Thanasi Kokkinakis fall by the wayside if needed. The Australian duo have registered to defend their title, claimed after a rollicking campaign that reinvigorated doubles’ profile at Melbourne Park last January. But Kyrgios is now a genuine singles contender, who is also coming off a limited preparation, while Kokkinakis is on the up after overcoming his horror injury run. It means doubles is now an afterthought for the charismatic pair. “Definitely I think from both parties. If he’s going […]

January

Toronto Blue Jays get Brandon Belt on 1-year, $9.3 million deal

First baseman Brandon Belt and the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a $9.3 million, one-year contract on Tuesday. Belt, 34, had spent his previous 12 big league seasons with the San Francisco Giants. He was limited to 78 matches last year because of a right knee injury that required season-ending surgery. He hit .213 with eight homers and 23 RBIs, playing his last game on Aug. 20. “As we continue to improve upon a strong Blue Jays roster, the elite offensive skills and veteran presence of Brandon is an addition that will greatly complement this team,” general manager Ross Atkins said in a statement. “His consistency […]

January

San Francisco Giants agree to 2-year deal with Luke Jackson

The San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms on an $11.5 million, two-year deal with right-hander Luke Jackson. The 31-year-old Jackson missed the entire 2022 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on April 13. Jackson had a strong season in 2021 when he helped Atlanta collect the World Series. He went 2-2 with a career-low 1.98 ERA in a career-high 71 games. He recorded 70 strikeouts and 29 walks in 63 2/3 innings and ranked second in the majors with 31 holds. Over a seven-year career with Texas and Atlanta, Jackson is 16-6 with a 4.24 ERA with 19 saves in 253 relief […]

January

Markkanen has career-best 49 as Jazz down Rockets 131-114

Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 49 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 131-114 triumph over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night that snapped a five-game skid. Markkanen got out to a quick start with 18 points in the first quarter to help the Jazz to an early lead. Houston took the lead late in the third quarter, but Utah ended that quarter on a 10-0 run to go on top for good. “I’ve said it over and over again this year, it’s just my teammates, the coaching staff, they put me in the right spots to succeed,” Markkanen said. “My teammates did a […]

January

Rafael Devers, Red Sox finalizing 11-year, $331M extension

Third baseman Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing an 11-year, $331 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, a deal that will keep the 26-year-old star from reaching free agency this year and constitutes the longest and largest guarantee ever given by the franchise. The agreement, which would be the largest ever for a third baseman, comes in the midst of an arduous winter for the Red Sox, who lost longtime shortstop Xander Bogaerts to San Diego in free agency nearly three years after trading star right fielder Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Offering Devers to a deal far longer than Manny Ramirez’s eight-year pact and more […]

January

Nationals, Dominic Smith agree on one-year deal

The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Dominic Smith, the team announced Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed but a source told ESPN on Tuesday that Smith will be paid $2 million for the 2023 season, confirming multiple reports. Right-hander A.J. Alexy was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Smith, 27, provides the Nationals an experienced left-handed hitter who can contribute at first base, left field or designated hitter. Smith was non-tendered by the New York Mets around the middle of November on the heels of a rough 2022 season that ended in the minor leagues. Looking for the best online […]

January

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell scores franchise-record 71 points in OT win

Already an All-Star, Donovan Mitchell added his name to one of the NBA’s most rarefied lists Monday night. Mitchell set a Cleveland record with 71 points, most by an NBA player in 17 years, and the Cavaliers rallied from 21 down to ddefeat the Chicago Bulls 145-134 in overtime Monday night. It was the most points in a game by any player since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had 81 versus Toronto on Jan. 22, 2006. Wilt Chamberlain owns the NBA record with 100 for Philadelphia versus New York on March 2, 1962, at Hershey, Pennsylvania. “To be there in the record book with guys like Wilt is truly humbling,” […]

January

Yankees’ Aaron Judge named AP’s top male athlete

Aaron Judge has always stood out. With the imposing size and muscular frame of an NFL tight end or NBA power forward, the 6-foot-7, 282-pound New York Yankees slugger towers over teammates and opponents on the diamond. Never more so than in 2022. After hitting 62 home runs to break an American League record that lasted six decades, Judge has been voted The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year by a panel of 40 sports writers and editors from news outlets across the country. The outfielder edged Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, last year’s winner, in voting revealed Friday. Stephen Curry of the NBA champion Golden […]

December

Nearing age 38, LeBron James says top priority is ‘to win’

Back in the arena where he played arguably the best basketball of his career, LeBron James was asked to look to the future rather than back into the past and share how much longer he plans to play in the NBA. “I don’t have a number,” James stated Wednesday after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 112-98 loss to his former team, the Miami Heat, when asked how many more seasons he has left. “I know as long as my mind stays in it, I can play at this level for a minute. Now, that’s up to my mind. My body is going to be OK because if […]

December

Taylor Rogers inks three-year deal with San Francisco Giants

Left-hander Taylor Rogers is joining twin brother Tyler as a reliever with the San Francisco Giants, agreeing to a $33 million, three-year deal. On April 11 in San Francisco, they both pitched in the same match, with Taylor playing for San Diego at the time. It was the second time in major league history that twins pitched in the same game and the first time on opposing teams. The Giants on Wednesday announced the deal that will pay Taylor Rogers $9 million next season and $12 million each in 2024 and 2025. San Francisco designated infielder Tommy La Stella for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster […]

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Nick Kyrgios ready to sacrifice doubles defence for singles tilt

Toronto Blue Jays get Brandon Belt on 1-year, $9.3 million deal

San Francisco Giants agree to 2-year deal with Luke Jackson

Markkanen has career-best 49 as Jazz down Rockets 131-114

Rafael Devers, Red Sox finalizing 11-year, $331M extension

Nationals, Dominic Smith agree on one-year deal

Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell scores franchise-record 71 points in OT win

Yankees’ Aaron Judge named AP’s top male athlete

Nearing age 38, LeBron James says top priority is ‘to win’

Taylor Rogers inks three-year deal with San Francisco Giants

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