NBA fines Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards $40,000 after criticism of referees
The NBA announced on Wednesday that Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $40,000 for “repeatedly publicly criticizing” officials after their recent 107-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Edwards led the Timberwolves with 27
Infielder Justin Turner agrees to one-year, $13 million contract with Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays and free agent infielder Justin Turner have agreed on a one-year, $13 million deal with incentives for the 2024 season. The deal carries $1.5 million in roster and performance bonuses; the veteran is
Seattle Mariners acquire second baseman Jorge Polanco in trade with Minnesota Twins
The Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins announced the trade of second baseman Jorge Polanco to the Mariners as part of a five-player deal. The Twins will receive right-handed pitchers Anthony DeSclafani, Justin Topa and Darren Bowen, outfielder
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva disqualified, banned four years; Team USA to earn ’22 gold medal
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been retroactively disqualified from the 2022 Olympic Games, following a nearly two-year long investigation. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland ruled that Valieva violated anti-doping rules, and instituted
England’s Tyrrell Hatton to join Jon Rahm’s new team at LIV Golf
England’s Tyrrell Hatton, the 16th-ranked player in the world, will join Ryder Cup teammate Jon Rahm as part of a new 13th team at LIV Golf. Hatton is still scheduled to play in this week’s AT&T Pebble
49ers rally to beat Detroit 34-31 in NFC Championship, will advance to Super Bowl
Brock Purdy 51-yard pass helped the San Francisco 49ers rally from 17 points down at halftime to beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 on Sunday, winning the NFC Championship and advancing the Niners to the Super Bowl. The
Chiefs defeat Ravens 17-10 in AFC Championship game to advance to Super Bowl LVIII
Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City to a 17-10 road win Sunday over the Ravens in the AFC Championship game to advance to Super Bowl 2024 in Las Vegas, marking Kansas City’s fourth Super Bowl appearance
Carolina Panthers plan to hire Buccaneers OC Dave Canales as their new head coach
According to multiple league sources, the Carolina Panthers plan to hire Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach. The Panthers fired former coach Frank Reich in November after starting the season 1-10;
Golfer Nick Dunlap to turn professional, joining PGA Tour
Golfer Nick Dunlap announced on Thursday he will leave the University of Alabama and turn professional. Dunlap told reporters at a news conference in Tuscaloosa, Ala. that “it was the easiest, hardest decision I’ve ever had to
Milwaukee Brewers and ex-Phillies 1st baseman Rhys Hoskins agree to two year, 34M deal
The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to sign former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins to a two-year, $34 million deal. The pact includes an opt-out after the first year. Hoskins was drafted by the Phillies in the fifth