Clippers swingman Terance Mann has agreed to a three-year, $47-million extension with the only NBA team he has ever played on, one of his agents, Aaron Mintz of CAA, confirmed to The Times on Friday. Mann, 27, had one year left on a deal that pays him $11.4 million for the 2024-25 season. With the … Read more
DENVER — As he hobbled across the field at Dodger Stadium to talk to reporters on Thursday night, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman wore three things. A walking boot. A National League West championship T-shirt. And, most importantly in the wake of his ankle injury in that night’s division-clinching win, a relieved and grateful smile. … Read more
The president of the NCAA lashed out at “evidence of dysfunction in today’s NIL environment” while reiterating his desire to see Congress create national guidelines to shape so-called name, image and likeness endorsement deals that are reshaping college sports. Charlie Baker’s social media posting came Friday, wrapping up a week in which UNLV quarterback Matthew … Read more
MEXICO CITY – Trevor Bauer was honored on Friday as pitcher of the year in the Mexican Baseball League. The 33-year-old Bauer got 94 votes from the electing committee. Zac Grotz was second with nine votes, followed by David Reyes (seven), Matt Dermody (six), Robert Stock (two) and Tyler Viza (one). Bauer went 10-0 with … Read more
WASHINGTON – Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Friday his long-term view of CJ Abrams has not changed after the team’s decision to demote the All-Star shortstop last week. Abrams was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday for the final nine days of the regular season for what the team described as an internal … Read more
MILWAUKEE – Francisco Lindor is back in the New York Mets’ lineup. And the team is confident he’s feeling good enough to stay there the rest of the regular season. Lindor was leading off and playing shortstop Friday night at NL Central champion Milwaukee, his first appearance since Sept. 15. The star switch-hitter had played … Read more
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — About 20 minutes after walking into opening day at the Minnesota State Fair, with microphone in hand, fanny pack around his waist, and baseball cap covering the faded “Monsters, Inc.” character painted on his head, Dragan Kesich wanders past the line for Pronto Pups corn dogs. He says he smells camels. Or … Read more
MIAMI – The attorney for an 18-year-old man trying to stop Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold at auction until a lawsuit is resolved believes he has a strong case. Online bidding began Friday, less than 24 hours after a Miami-Dade County Judge Spencer Eig said the process could begin — though … Read more
Angel Reese said earlier this year she is willing to “take the villain role” in the interest of “growing women’s basketball.” Now, however, the Chicago Sky star feels that approach has “backfired on me.” The WNBA released a statement Wednesday night saying it “will not tolerate racist, derogatory, or threatening comments” toward anyone affiliated with … Read more
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville travels to Houston in Week 4 trying to end a three-game losing streak. Kyle Ashley Season record: 1-2. Well, here we are again. Another week … Read more