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Manny Machado’s signing with the San Diego Padres hasn’t really brought any more clarity to Bryce Harper’s situation. The San Francisco Giants are still trying for Harper, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, and may no longer be …
It’s pretty clear which teams can expect to be near the top of the standings in Major League Baseball and which can expect to be near the bottom. That leaves a mess of teams in the middle that may or may not be good enough to contend, but at …
Kyler Murray does not sound like a man harboring any regrets about choosing the NFL over Major League Baseball. Murray said Monday that his life has been more peaceful since making his NFL decision, and going with his gut has made him happier. Kyler …
The Jacksonville Jaguars are retaining a big piece of their defense. The Jaguars have exercised their option on defensive lineman Calais Campbell, ensuring that he will remain with the team through 2019. The #Jaguars exercised the team options for …
The Dallas Cowboys have work to do if they want to retain star defensive end Demarcus Lawrence, but they appear to be ready to do it. According to Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Star-Telegram, the Cowboys likely won’t use the franchise tag on …
The tension between Major League Baseball and its players union will not be going away anytime soon. In a statement released Monday, MLBPA chief Tony Clark hit out at commissioner Rob Manfred’s comments about free agency and team payroll, …
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy announced Monday that the 2019 season will be his last in the dugout. Bochy said he would retire after the season, and informed his players this morning in a meeting. Bruce Bochy is retiring at the end of the …
The Los Angeles Angels have two years left of Mike Trout before he and the organization both have big decisions to make. Trout is the best player in baseball and very much in his prime, but as of now, owner Arte Moreno says the two sides have not …
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant spent a lot of 2018 hindered by a shoulder problem, but that is now behind him. Bryant said Monday that his shoulder is fully healthy and he is back to his normal swing after battling issues last season. Bryant …
Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown, a projected first-round draft pick, will not get the chance to prove himself to teams at pre-draft workouts. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Brown had surgery to correct a Lisfranc problem last month, …
The Los Angeles Dodgers have lost back-to-back World Series, and that’s really starting to weigh on Justin Turner’s mind. The Dodger third baseman admitted that the losses stung badly, but they’ve increased his drive to win to a …
The MLB offseason has been heavy on rumors but slow on major signings, which has made for a pretty strange environment for a lot of top players. That includes Mike Trout, who is from near Philadelphia. The Phillies were and still are expected to be …
The NFL offseason is expected to be a busy one, and some big names are likely to find new homes next season. There will inevitably be some players hit with the franchise tag or retained by their teams, but there are plenty of high-profile players who …
The San Diego Padres have been heavily involved in their pursuit of Manny Machado, and by the sounds of it, they’ve made a very competitive offer. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Padres have made an offer of roughly eight years and …
Bryce Harper clearly seems to be moving toward a deal, and it’s ultimately going to make him quite happy. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Harper appears to have found an aggressive suitor in the Philadelphia Phillies, who are willing …
Rick Pitino has won a lot of things in basketball, and now he can add “Green Cup champion” to his resume. The Hall of Fame basketball coach led Panathinaikos to the Greek Cup title on Sunday with a 79-73 win, and he posted a picture of …
