Sports
Dodgers land Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deadline deal
[ad_1] WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy…
Tag: Sports transactions
Sports
Judge grants Duke’s bid to block QB Darian Mensah’s transfer until Feb. 2 hearing in contract fight
[ad_1] A judge has granted Duke’s request for a temporary restraining order blocking quarterback Darian Mensah from enrolling to play football at another school…
Sports
Will Power is determined to make Penske regret writing him off as he joins Andretti
[ad_1] DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Will Power casually walked through the near-empty fan zone at Daytona International Speedway in a simple, white firesuit void…
Sports
Messi would prefer to be an owner rather than a coach when he quits playing
[ad_1] BUENOS AIRES — BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Lionel Messi would prefer to become a club owner rather than a coach when he quits…
Sports
Devon Dampier leads No. 15 Utah past Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl, 44-22
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS — Devon Dampier threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 148 yards and three scores, and No. 15…
Sports
Chip Kelly lands new job as Northwestern’s offensive coordinator after firing by Raiders
[ad_1] Chip Kelly didn’t have to wait long to land his next job. The former Oregon and Philadelphia Eagles coach was hired as Northwestern’s…
Sports
Sherrone Moore jailed as police investigate situation that led to the fired Michigan coach’s arrest
[ad_1] ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Sherrone Moore was being held in jail Thursday while police investigate the situation that led to his arrest…
Sports
Geno Smith’s frustration boils over with obscene gesture toward fed-up Raiders fans
[ad_1] HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — All indications since he joined the Raiders this year are that Geno Smith is popular and well-respected in the…
Sports
LSU athletic director Scott Woodward ousted, 4 days after the firing of football coach Brian Kelly
[ad_1] LSU athletic director Scott Woodward resigned under pressure from the post he’s held for six years on Thursday night, four days after the…
Sports
LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal
[ad_1] NEW ORLEANS — LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, athletic director Scott…
Sports
Blue Jays manager to Shohei Ohtani: We want our hat back — and your dog’s jacket
[ad_1] TORONTO (AP) — While most of baseball is saying hats off to Shohei Ohtani, Toronto manager John Schneider wants a cap back from…
Sports
Another No. 1 pick QB, another fired coach: Titans’ Brian Callahan out after six games
[ad_1] When Tennessee used the No. 1 overall draft pick on quarterback Cam Ward, the plan was for a long-term pairing with head coach…
Sports
Japan beats Brazil for the first time in Tokyo comeback
[ad_1] TOKYO — TOKYO (AP) — Japan beat Brazil for the first time on Tuesday, fighting from two goals down to win the friendly…
Sports
Titans fire coach Brian Callahan after 4-19 record and 1-5 start to second season
[ad_1] NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans fired coach Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to his second…
Sports
Phillies face an uncertain future following their 4th straight playoff exit
[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Orion Kerkering airmailed a throw into the Los Angeles night that not only unimaginably ended the Phillies’ season…
Sports
Winnipeg Jets sign Kyle Connor to an 8-year, $96 million extension
[ad_1] WINNIPEG, Manitoba — WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor is staying in Winnipeg. The star left-winger has signed an eight-year, $96 million contract…
Sports
Bengals acquire Joe Flacco from the Browns in a trade that also involves draft picks
[ad_1] Joe Flacco is on the move again. The Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) acquired the veteran quarterback from the Cleveland Browns along with a 2026…
Sports
Texas Rangers hire Skip Schumaker as manager, signing former Marlins skipper to 4-year deal
[ad_1] ARLINGTON, Texas — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers hired Skip Schumaker as their manager Friday night, agreeing on a four-year contract…
Sports
Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season
[ad_1] MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles after a…
Sports
Giants fire veteran manager Bob Melvin after two years as Buster Posey seeks ‘different voice’
[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO — Buster Posey will search for a fresh managerial voice to guide the San Francisco Giants, someone with an “obsessive” work…