A look inside the process that sent Hayward to Boston Ricky Rubio flew halfway around the world to help Utah make its sales pitch. Miami had the red carpet rolled out, with plenty of staff and players around to do some wooing. The Jazz and Heat made Gordon Hayward waver. […]
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Pacquiao backs call for WBO review of his loss to Horn Manny Pacquiao asked the WBO to act on a request by Philippine sports officials for a review of his welterweight world title loss to Jeff Horn, saying he didn’t want to see the boxing industry “dying because of unfair […]
Biggest moves made, though some dealing to be done in NBA The biggest remaining domino wobbled in the afternoon and finally fell in the evening. When Gordon Hayward announced he was joining the Boston Celtics, it wrapped up the decisions of players at the top of this summer’s NBA free […]
Messi to extend contract with Barcelona until 2021 Lionel Messi will play out the best remaining years of his trophy-rich career at Barcelona. The Spanish club said Wednesday that Messi had agreed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the club through the 2020-21 season. By then, Barcelona’s […]
Kepler goes 4 for 4 in Twins 9-5 win over Angels The Twins have sought consistent starting pitchers all season behind Ervin Santana and Jose Berrios. Another continues to emerge. Max Kepler tied a career high with four hits, including a home run, Adalberto Mejia earned his third straight win […]
Rodon earns first win since 2016 as White Sox beat A’s 7-2 Carlos Rodon’s much-delayed first win of the season nearly got derailed in the second inning when the White Sox pitcher stumbled in his delivery and appeared to twist an ankle. After a quick visit to the mound by […]
For many major leaguers, the fan mail piles up for months For many major leaguers, the fan mail piles up for months:- Ray Fosse refuses to oblige a fan requesting his autograph next to Pete Rose’s signature on a photo of their 1970 All-Star Game collision. Dave Roberts leans on […]
Blue Jays RHP Marcus Stroman points blistering finger at MLB Marcus Stroman has an idea who’s to blame for all the nagging blisters bothering pitchers lately. He’s pointing a finger at Major League Baseball. “I feel like it’s an epidemic that’s happening across the big leagues now, a bunch of […]
The lineup is set for the Home Run Derby, and here come the Baby Bombers. Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez, the young sluggers who power the New York Yankees’ offense, will participate in the long ball contest July 10 during All-Star festivities in Miami. Judge, a rookie who homered in […]
Kenley Jansen blasts Dodgers fans over All-Star voting Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is blaming his own fans for not turning out the All-Star vote for his teammates. The National League leaders don’t have a starting player on the NL squad revealed Sunday for the game in Miami on July 11. […]
