CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians have traded left-handed reliever Anthony Banda to the Dodgers in exchange for cash, the team announced before Friday’s series opener against the Twins. Banda, 30, recorded a 2.12 ERA over 17 innings in 12 appearances for Triple-A Columbus. He joined Cleveland on a minor league deal in January, which included…
After months of speculation, trade rumors, and constant updates about his status at San Francisco 49ers practices, the Brandon Aiyuk saga has finally come to a close. The resolution? Aiyuk will remain with the 49ers, as the team and the star wide receiver have reportedly agreed to a new four-year contract extension worth $120 million….
Ryan Papenhuyzen and Harry Grant will both miss the Melbourne Storm’s game against the Raiders on Saturday night. Papenhuyzen, who fractured a bone in his right leg last year, made a comeback in the Storm’s thrilling 30-24 victory over the Dolphins last Friday. Before his injury, Papenhuyzen was in excellent NRL form during the first…
At the start of the summer, Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng seemed close to narrowing down his college choices to four schools, even considering ending his recruitment before his senior year at IMG Academy. However, the highly sought-after 2025 linebacker has since expanded his options, adding schools like Florida and Texas to his list. Owusu-Boateng recently visited Gainesville…
A recent report has shed light on the Minnesota Timberwolves’ unexpected decision to trade Karl-Anthony Towns just a week before preseason begins. This summer was relatively quiet for the Timberwolves, with rumors circulating about a potential Towns trade due to the future salary cap implications of his contract. However, as time passed, it seemed likely…
The Wests Tigers have bolstered their youth squad by securing Jared Haywood, the current hooker for Balmain Tigers SG Ball Cup team, on a one-year deal. Originally from St Marys, Haywood began his journey with the Penrith Panthers Under-15s development squad before transitioning to Balmain Tigers, one of Wests Tigers’ affiliated pathways teams. After representing…
The Atlanta Braves have been plagued by injuries all season, and their misfortune continues to worsen. As they battle for the third wild card spot in the National League, they’re doing so without several key All-Star players. During Sunday’s game against the Angels, yet another All-Star, Austin Riley, became the latest injury concern. Riley, the…
Arguably, no other team in MLB boasts as much representation from its farm system in its starting lineup as the Baltimore Orioles. However, it’s Colton Cowser who is stealing the spotlight this season. Despite being the former fifth overall pick, Cowser’s exceptional performance in 2024 has been nothing short of remarkable. Kerry Miller, in his…
The Dallas Mavericks have had an impressive offseason, marked by strategic moves that have flown under the radar. It began with signing Naji Marshall and acquiring Quentin Grimes, bolstering their roster with essential shooting and defense. However, their most significant acquisition came later. Dallas executed a sign-and-trade deal for Klay Thompson, giving them a third…
Former Brisbane Broncos and Queensland Origin star Corey Parker has expressed concerns about experiencing symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disorder commonly associated with repeated head trauma. Parker, who boasts an extensive NRL career with over 347 games, acknowledged the potential long-term impacts of his rugby league career, emphasizing the irreversible nature of…