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Report: Inside Blue Jays’ Pursuit for Rōki Sasaki Before SP, Dodgers Landed Contract | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Jasen Vinlove/Miami Marlins/Getty Images The Toronto Blue Jays’ meeting with Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki included shortstop Bo Bichette, outfielder Daulton Varsho and reliever Chad Green, according to Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith. The three Blue Jays players flew in to Toronto to aid in the organization’s quest to sign Sasaki, which proved unsuccessful as he chose the […]

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Rapoport: Josh Allen May Get New Contract; James Cook ‘a Big Part of’ Bills’ Future | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Elsa/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen may get a new contract, and running back James Cook is considered “a big part of the Bills’ future” as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport provided the scoop on NFL GameDay. “Certainly has set himself up for a nice payday, […]

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Roki Sasaki contract: How MLB rules limit Japanese ace’s Dodgers deal, and why he is worth much more

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki made his free-agent decision on Fridayagreeing to join the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers were long seen as the favorites for services of the 23-year-old pitching phenom, and he’ll be joining a star-studded roster that features Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, his teammates on Japan’s title-winning 2023 World […]

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Russell Wilson: ‘I Hope’ to Sign New Steelers Contract After Wild Card Loss to Ravens | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Russell Wilson says he hopes to play again for the Pittsburgh Steelers after the 2024 season ended with a Saturday night wild-card loss to the Baltimore Ravens. “The Pittsburgh Steelers organization, man. It’s been such a blessing to be here,” Wilson said in his postgame interview following the 28-14 loss. “The guys […]

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Report: Framber Valdez, Astros Settle on $18M Contract; Pitcher Will Be 2026 MLB FA | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Tim Warner/Getty Images Starting pitcher Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros agreed to a one-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitration on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Valdez is in his final year of arbitration, meaning that he’ll enter free agency at the end of the 2025 season. Chandler Rome of The Athletic initially […]

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MLB News: Brent Rooker, Athletics Reportedly Agree to 5-Year, $60M Contract | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images Oakland Athletics and slugger Brent Rooker have reached a new agreement on a contract worth $60 million over five years, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The contract features a sixth-year option worth $22 million, which could increase based on performance. The 30-year-old designated hitter recorded 39 home runs and […]

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Video: Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Says He Was Unaware of Cooper Rush’s $250K Contract Bonus | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that he didn’t know quarterback Cooper Rush would have received a contract bonus by playing during a 23-19 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. “I didn’t know about it,” Jones told reporters. “I didn’t even know about it until I read about it.” “Those incentives […]

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MLB News: Hye-seong Kim, Dodgers Reportedly Agree to Contract in Free Agency | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Gene Wang/Getty Images The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly landed a star from Korea. Per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardayathe Dodgers are in agreement with Korean Baseball Organization infielder Hye-seong Kim ahead of the end of his posting window, which closes today. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Brandon Ingram Deal a ‘Priority’ for Pelicans amid Contract Year | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Sam Hodde/Getty Images The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly focused on finding a taker for veteran wing Brandon Ingram in the midst of his contract year. Ingram suffered a high-grade low left ankle sprain in early December, and he has missed the Pelicans’ past nine games. This article will be updated soon to provide more […]

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MLB News: Corbin Burnes, Diamondbacks Reportedly Agree to 6-Year, $210M Contract | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Duane Burleson/Getty Images Four-time All-Star Corbin Burnes is on the move for the second consecutive offseason after reaching a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Per The New York Post’s Jon HeymanBurnes will sign a six-year, $210 million contract with the Diamondbacks in free agency. Heyman also reported the contract features an opt-out after two years […]