BOSTON — Since taking the reins last fall, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has emphasized the need to convert some of the team’s position player assets into high-level pitching depth. On Monday, he took a significant step in that direction with a new trade. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Red Sox and…
Former Green Bay Packers All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari remains a free agent after his release earlier this year. Once considered a potential Hall of Fame player, Bakhtiari’s impressive career took an unexpected turn due to persistent knee injuries, limiting him to only 13 games in his final three seasons with the Packers. …
18-year-old Romanian tennis player Maria Sara Popa, who underwent training at Simona Halep’s former coach Patrick Mouratoglou’s academy, recently made allegations against the institution. She asserted that tennis players training there are provided with “substances” to consume during their junior years, following an alleged consent agreement. Speaking with AS.ro, Popa disclosed her experience training at…
ARIZONA — Former Arizona Cardinals safety and executive Adrian Wilson was mysteriously removed from the Carolina Panthers’ website after just accepting a position with them last offseason. The reason for his removal has now come to light. According to ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss, Wilson, 44, was arrested on three domestic violence charges by the Scottsdale Police…
The Toronto Argonauts have added American quarterback John Matocha to their roster. The 5’11”, 195-pound player excelled at the Colorado School of Mines, achieving a 50-7 record as a starter. He amassed 15,006 passing yards, 162 touchdowns, and 28 interceptions, along with 1,982 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns. Hailing from Magnolia, Texas, Matocha holds…
The Pacers have signed veteran big man Jahlil Okafor to an Exhibit 10 contract but have since waived him, as announced in a team press release. They have also waived Kendall Brown. Reports of the Pacers’ intention to sign Okafor surfaced last month, making the delay until later in training camp somewhat surprising. Okafor, 28,…
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has made significant progress in his recovery, aiming for a return to the court in the 2024-25 NBA season. The 26-year-old point guard has been sidelined for nearly three years after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee during a home game against the Golden State Warriors on January…
Brian Kelly and his LSU Football Staff Land Four-Star Linebacker Charles Ross Charles Ross, a four-star linebacker from Texas, announced his commitment to LSU via social media, marking a significant win for Brian Kelly and the LSU football program. Ross’s decision to join LSU’s top-ranked recruiting class in the nation comes after a fruitful visit…
With the Minnesota Gophers’ 2024 football season opener just weeks away—set for August 29 against the North Carolina Tar Heels—there’s growing anticipation for PJ Fleck’s program. A key to their success might be last year’s standout freshman, Darius Taylor. Taylor, now a sophomore running back, made a significant impact in 2023 by earning three consecutive…
All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson’s tenure with the Miami Marlins is ending disappointingly after the team designated him for assignment on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Marlins promoted rookie Xavier Edwards from their Triple-A affiliate, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Edwards hit .330 with one home run and six RBIs in the minors this season. Today's…