Sources: D-backs, Burnes agree to $210M deal The Diamondbacks landed perhaps the best pitcher on the market, reaching a six-year, $210 million agreement with right-hander Corbin Burnes, sources told ESPN.

As the Bears Fell, the Fans Roared: ‘Sell the Team!’ Chicago has lost 10 games in a row, and frustrations are boiling over for everyone.

Predicting Where Top N.H.L. Targets Will Go by the Trade Deadline Mikael Granlund, Rasmus Ristolainen, Taylor Hall, Will Borgen and Brandon Tanev are some of the key names to watch.

Water Bottles, Heating Pads and More Culprits Behind M.L.B.’s Weirdest Injuries After receiving a black eye while trying to dunk on his toddler on a swimming pool basketball hoop last year, reliever Pete Fairbanks is back on the list for 2024.

A New Coach, Olympic Gold and Retirements: the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2024 It was a year of change, a year of goodbyes and a year of re-establishing the team on the world stage, columnists for The Athletic write.

Rookie Quarterbacks Thrive in Stable Ecosystems. Can the Giants Provide One? New York is on track to land the No. 1 pick in next year’s draft, but there are still some big questions that must be answered.

The 2025 Tennis Season Is Here. In 2024. Who will rise this year, and how will the political machinations at the top of the sport play out?

The Refused Pass That Sums Up Manchester City’s Problems Pep Guardiola’s side attempted 683 passes against Everton, but one moment revealed the tensions that are gnawing at them.

Ashton Jeanty Didn’t Win the Heisman Trophy, but He’s Still Chasing History The Boise State running back is 131 yards away from breaking Barry Sanders’s record at Oklahoma State.

Aston Villa striker Duran’s red card appeal rejected Aston Villa failed in an attempt to have Jhon Duran’s red card at Newcastle overturned on appeal.

FC Dallas acquires USMNT’s Moore from Nashville FC Dallas acquired United States national team defender Shaq Moore in a trade with Nashville SC and signed him to a two-year deal with a club option for 2027.

Saka out until March after hamstring surgery Bukayo Saka has undergone surgery on a hamstring injury and is set to be sidelined until March, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday.

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies of cancer at 78 Greg Gumbel, a veteran of CBS Sports who spent more than 50 years in sports broadcasting, has died of cancer at the age of 78, his family said Friday.

Malone: Kings showed ‘no class’ in firing Brown The Nuggets’ Michael Malone was one of several NBA head coaches who reacted with dismay over the Kings’ firing of Mike Brown on Friday.

Morant leaves Grizzlies’ win with shoulder injury Ja Morant scored 25 points before leaving with what appeared to be a minor right shoulder injury during the Grizzlies’ win over the Pelicans on Friday night.

Source: Ex-Pro Bowl LB Barrett returning to Bucs Former Pro Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett, who was waived by the Dolphins this week, is re-signing with the Buccaneers, a source told ESPN.

76ers’ Embiid fined $75,000 for obscene gestures Philadelphia center Joel Embiid, who fell to the parquet floor during warmups before Wednesday’s win in Boston but remained in the starting lineup, was fined $75,000 by the NBA Friday for making obscene gestures during the first half of the road victory.

Sources: Hernández, Dodgers agree to $66M deal Outfielder Teoscar Hernández and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a three-year, $66 million contract, sources told ESPN, reuniting the World Series standout with the team he helped capture a championship.

Sources: Struggling Kings fire Mike Brown The Kings, who have lost five straight games, fired coach Mike Brown on Friday, sources told ESPN.

Bregman, Buehler team up for big Santa Anita win Alex Bregman and Walker Buehler have teamed as owners of March of Time, a 3-year-old colt that won for the first time at Santa Anita on Friday.