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Josh Tolentino: Orioles, Mike Elias finally swing big with Pete Alonso
BALTIMORE — Rejoice, Orioles fans.
This isn’t winter business as usual for Mike Elias. This is what you’ve been waiting for. This is a declaration of a new era across Birdland.
The jaw-dropping free agent signing ...Read more
NFL outlines plan for a more performance-driven officiating program
LOS ANGELES — The NFL is advocating a more performance-driven model for its game officials, one linking bonuses and postseason assignments to regular-season grades as opposed to seniority.
The plan was outlined in a ...Read more
Michael Cunningham: Why the Falcons won't be much better in 2026
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The NFL is the ultimate wait-until-next-year sports league. The Atlanta Falcons have been waiting for eight years.
Make it nine years with no playoffs in 2026 for the Falcons. I don’t see how ...Read more
Chris DeMarco 'excited' to lead 'world-class organization' in new era of Liberty basketball
NEW YORK — Chris DeMarco is ready to lead the New York Liberty into a new era — or almost ready.
The new Liberty hire is set to depart from his Golden State Warriors assistant role on Dec. 29 after the team visits the...Read more
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shows off table tennis and trash-talking skills in new TV series
MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards is boosting his national profile with a new TV project that emphasizes his status as an all-star trash-talker.
“Serious Business with Anthony Edwards” features the Timberwolves ...Read more
Did Giants fire assistant coach Bryan Cox over flight seating?
NEW YORK — Surely the Giants can’t be serious.
Or maybe they are serious. And don’t call them Shirley.
Airplane seating apparently was the final straw that led to the firing of assistant defensive line coach Bryan ...Read more
Joe Starkey: If Pirates offered Kyle Schwarber $100M and meant it -- a big 'if' -- then let the spending begin
The Pittsburgh Pirates, so often ridiculed for their cheapness, are being painted as possibly prolific spenders this offseason by some of baseball’s most respected insiders — notably Tom Verducci, Jeff Passan and Ken ...Read more
Greg Cote's Thursday night NFL pick
GREG COTE’S NFL WEEK 15 THURSDAY PICK
FALCONS (4-9) at BUCCANEERS (7-6)
Line: TB by 4 1/2.
Cote’s pick: TB, 24-21.
TV: 8:15 p.m., Prime Video.
Among this year’s many NFL mysteries: Who is Tampa Bay? Is it the ...Read more
All of the twists and turns that led to Pete Alonso's exit from the Mets
NEW YORK — Pete Alonso‘s departure from the Mets played out in slow motion.
For more than two years, uncertainty surrounding Alonso’s future hung over the fan-favorite first baseman and the franchise.
There was an ...Read more
Orioles, Pete Alonso agree to 5-year, $155M deal in winter meetings splash
ORLANDO, Fla. — In one of the most significant moves in franchise history, the Baltimore Orioles landed the big bat they’ve been chasing.
Baltimore reached an agreement with first baseman Pete Alonso on a five-year, $...Read more
Chris Paul is 'at peace' after Clippers exit; Tyronn Lue says report they were feuding 'ain't true'
LOS ANGELES — Former Clippers point guard Chris Paul says he's "at peace with everything" after being abruptly dismissed by the team last week.
"Stuff's been a little crazy in the past few days — to say the least," ...Read more
Mavericks Dereck Lively II to have season-ending foot surgery
FORT WORTH, Texas — Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will undergo right foot surgery and miss the rest for the season.
He is expected to make a full recovery and will be ready for training camp next season, the ...Read more
Starz picks up drama on gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter
LOS ANGELES — After 18 months of shopping the script, the proposed Lionsgate Television series based on the gambling scandal involving Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani's interpreter is in development at Starz.
The ...Read more
Bucs receivers Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan activated from IR, could play vs. Falcons
TAMPA, Fla. — For the first time all season, the Bucs’ top four receivers could be in the lineup Thursday night against the Falcons.
Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan were activated from injured reserve Wednesday after a ...Read more
John Romano: Time is running out for the Buccaneers defense to show up, make a stand
TAMPA, Fla. — This is bigger than stopping the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night.
It’s more important than stopping Kirk Cousins or Bijan Robinson or Drake London.
For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense, the real ...Read more
Dieter Kurtenbach: Buster Posey promised change. Giants fans deserve signings, not speculation.
There is perhaps no baseball visual more awkward, yet still universally accepted, than the one you see in teams’ introductory press conferences.
You know the one. A grown man, usually nine figures richer, stands at a ...Read more
Gerry Dulac: Believe it or not, there are reasons for optimism within the Steelers' reeling defense
PITTSBURGH — It may not appear as such after the Pittsburgh Steelers allowed the Baltimore Ravens to rush for over 200 yards for the third consecutive meeting.
Or when, beginning with the 10-play drive that produced a ...Read more
Cale Makar's late power-play goal salvages point for Avalanche in shootout loss
NASHVILLE — The power play helped the Colorado Avalanche salvage a point and turned a regulation loss into a coin toss.
For the fourth time in as many tries this season, the shootout did not flip the Avs’ way. This ...Read more
UConn men's basketball holds on to beat Florida in Jimmy V Classic, 77-73
NEW YORK — The No. 5 UConn men’s basketball team held on to beat No. 18 Florida, 77-73, in a matchup of the last two national champions in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night.
Another ranked ...Read more
Take a swing? Two Buss brothers consider investing in baseball's Athletics.
LOS ANGELES — Could two members of the Buss family add some green and gold to their purple and gold?
Joey and Jesse Buss, fired last month as Lakers executives, have explored pursuing an ownership stake in baseball's ...Read more
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